Klåneva

Klåneva is a traditional continent of Meptla. It is located in the far southeast of the planet.

Geography

Physical geography

Klåneva is dominated by a central steppe that surrounds most of (large bay). The north of the continent is formed by the (mountain range that separates Klåneva from Tlava). The south of the continent is largely cold frozen tundra and ice. Most the coasts are forested.

Klåneva is traditionally divided into the following regions (letter codes will be replaced by names as soon as possible):

A

(Region A) is notable for its diversity of plants and animals. The coastal region is known for broadleaf plants, such as (ordinary pyrophilic shrub) and (fire magic seed dispersal shrub). The more inland region contains a few woodlands with high amounts of (pyrophilic conifer). Some animals that live throughout the region are (small flycatcher bird) and (small cat).

B

(Region B) is known for its tall trees and damp forests. (Tall coniferous tree) is very common in the region, as is (large fern). The southernmost portion of (region B) is colder, with higher amounts of (shorter pine). Some animals in the region include (large wind-magic bird of prey) and, in the ocean, (tiny fish).

C

(Region C) is known primarily for (shorter pine), but also contains a number of glacial lakes with (water redirecting stream fish).

D

(Region D) is very cold, and is primarily inhabited by (cold climate grazing animal) and (low lying shrub).

E

(Region E) is largely treeless, except for on the very southwestern edge, where (pyrophilic conifer) is found. It is known for large amounts of (tall grass). Also present in (region E) are (ground-nesting bird), (large warm climate grazing animal), and (life magic sensing vulture).

F

Like (region E), (region F) is largely treeless, except for on the very southwestern edge, where (pyrophilic conifer) is found, and the eastern edge, where (broadleaf deciduous tree) is found. It is also known for large amounts of (tall grass), although (short grass) is more common than in (region E). (Ground-nesting bird), (large warm climate grazing animal), and (life magic sensing vulture) are all present in (region F).

G

(Region G) is almost entirely treeless, and largely barren. (Short grass) is the predominant plant in this region, along with more rarely (ordinary pyrophilic shrub). Some animals found in the region include (life magic sensing vulture) and (small warm climate grazing animal).

H

(Region H) is very mountainous. The lower elevations are mostly filled with (deciduous mountain tree), while the higher elevations transition to more (conifer mountain tree). (Raven-like bird) is common in the region, as is (small bear).

I

(Region I) has a high presence of (shorter pine), but (deciduous mountain tree) can also be found along the coast. (Earth magic mole) is found in the region, in addition to (large woodpecker).

History

Early human settlement

Humans first arrived in Klåneva about 11000 years ago. By roughly 10500 years ago, they had spread throughout the continent. Humans on Klåneva remained hunter-gatherers through roughly (4000 years ago), when cultivation of (staple root vegetable) began in (region A). Agriculture then spread to other areas. By (3000 years ago), cultivation of (staple root vegetable) was common throughout (region C), and along rivers and coasts in (region D), (region F), and (region I). Pottery was also developed during this period, first appearing in (3500 years ago) and spreading alongside cultivation of (staple root vegetable).