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). Writing was developed in (region A) in roughly (2500 years ago), and spread across the continent from there. Metalworking developed in north (region F) in roughly (2500 years ago).

Beginnings of (Major Klåneva religion) and (holy city theocracy)

In the year (2294 years ago), a coppersmith named (major Klåneva religion founder name) who lived in the city of (holy city) near the source of (northern major river in region F) discovered the ability of hollow copper to store (life magic energy). He claimed this property to be a divine gift to himself, and became a (life magician) healer in the city. He became very popular with the populace, leading to the ire of the (six oligarchs) who controlled the city. One of them, (duel challenger name) challenged him to a duel for his position, which he accepted. (Major Klåneva religion founder name) showed up unarmed, to which (duel challenger name) laughed and, at the start of the duel, attempted to stab through him with his sword. However, as he reached (major Klåneva religion founder name), he withered and died on the spot. (Major Klåneva religion founder name) then challenged the rest of the (six oligarchs) to a duel for the city, which they all declined, forfeiting the city to him. (Major Klåneva religion founder name) then ruled over (holy city) as the "god of the city" until his death at the very old age of 124. Shortly before his death, he selected a successor, (major Klåneva religion founder's successor name), who took over the city after him.

(Major Klåneva religion founder's successor name) set up a temple dedicated to (major Klåneva religion founder name) and ordered that all other temples be destroyed. He trained a small number of priests in (life magic), and declared them the only ones allowed to practise (life magic). He and his successors sent out missionaries to other parts of Klåneva to spread the religion, allowing it to slowly spread across Klåneva.