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{{Infobox Region
|Name = Hlai Intertidal Wetland
|Other Names = Unknown
|Biome = Intertidal Wetland
|Size = Unknown
|Continent = Unknown
|Subcontinent = Unknown
}}

==History==
===Historical Overview===
===History by Age===

====Stone Age: Before 1E 0====

====Copper Age: 1E 1-1E 2200====

====Bronze Age: 1E 2200-1E 4400====

====Iron Age: 2E 0-2E 700====

====Ancient Age: 2E 700-2E 2200====

====Middle Ages: 3E 0-3E 2050====

====Early Modern Age: 3E 2050-3E 2600====

====Industrial Age: 3E 2600-3E 2700====

====Machine Age: 3E 2700-3E 2800====

====Atomic Age: 3E 2800-3E 2850====

====Space Age: 3E 2850-3E 2875====

====Information Age: 3E 2875-3E 2900====

====Genetic Age: 3E 2950-3E 3000====

====Awakening Age: 3E 3000-3E 3415====

====Twilight Age: 4E 0-4E 500====

==Geography==

The terrain of the Hlai region is defined by the large intertidal wetlands that open out to the sea and the towering hills that rise on the landward side of these wetlands. These hills were covered in a variety of tall, green grasses that served as pastures for the herds of toris-ak that roamed around the region. These grassy hills would serve as the homes of the pastoral tribes that lived all over the region, while the lower intertidal wetlands were largely uninhabited and covered in tidal waters that would move in from the sea.

These low lands were covered by mangrove trees with exposed roots- that could survive in the watery soil of the region. These plants provided shelter to many of the smaller aquatic wildlife who would lay their eggs here, to prevent them from washing into the sea before they were hatched. These tree clumps were also a vital source of wood and were used to construct many of the structures and buildings in the region. Farming was conducted in a limited form because most of the zu'aan residents were more willing to settle for the meat of the toris-ak along with its milk for sustenance.

The habitats in these inundated sections of the region had to be constructed on raised wooded stilts that poked out from above the ground and were protected from sudden rises in the levels of the tidal waters. This method would be adopted by the Eofwirh clan when they settled in these wetlands, they would also choose the higher ground within these lands- where they could construct wooded walls and defense without the threat of them being washed away by the tidal action of the sea waters.

Both the animals had adapted the living in the region for centuries and knew how to detect the dangerous spots such as soft ground and quick sand within the wetlands. The region experienced a moderate kind of climate with warm and wet summers and cool and windy winters. The temperatures were favorable all year round and many animals were content to make it their home, once they arrived here. The year could be divided int four distinct seasons- spring, summer, monsoon and winters.

In spring, the hillsides would be in full bloom and covered in all sorts of color from the plants that regularly grew along its slopes. The temperature was very favorable during this period, where it would hand around the lower twenties. This idyllic spring season would be followed by the warm and humid summers when the region would begin to experience bigger heat waves and temperatures would rise to the thirties. Occasional rainfall brought in with the winds blowing in from the sea were a common a common occurrence.

It was the hottest season of the year but the sunlight during this period was vital for the growth of many plants and animals. The monsoon season would follow soon after and was characterized by heavy rains that would saturate the Hlai wetlands with water even further. Rain clouds would occasionally dim out the sun during this period. In winter, the region would be faced with falling temperatures that would fall to a minimum of around the higher tens. The region was still pleasant during this period and would experience occasional precipitation in the form of dew drops, and fogs and mist.

==Plants==

The hills surrounding the Hlai Intertidal wetlands were some of the best grazing grounds in the entire continent and actively supported a wide variety of cattle and animals. These pastures were evergreen and the hills were covered in greenery throughout the year. The vegetation varied from grasslands to many kinds of temperate plants and trees. It was common for the bigger trees to shed their leaves in winter due to their deciduous natures. The lower intertidal wetlands were covered in evergreen mangrove forests that covered most of the ground and actively regulated the water levels when the tides came in.

They were home to a number of wildlife and a critical element of the region's ecosystem. The region's climate and conditions were ideal for the growth of all kinds of plants- the temperatures never wandered to the extremes and the region received adequate rainfall and sunlight. Additionally, the soil in the region was very fertile and contained the benefits of thousands of years of organically decaying material. Plants and vegetation could find themselves growing at more than twice their normal rates in this part of the world.

Some of the most important vegetation of the region included the imwar mangrove trees that grew in the intertidal wetlands, the kinoiph'u grass that grew all along the hills of the Hlai region, the polz shrubs and the shy'ves deciduous trees. The imwar was a type of mangrove that covered the intertidal wetlands of the Hlai region. It had the distinctive appearance of a mangrove with exposed roots that rose out of the water. The tree could grow to a height of over twenty feet and had narrow stems that widened out to form many different leaf-covered branches.

These leaves had a glossy texture and were colored a fresh green all year round due to presence of sunlight and water all year round. The kinoiph'u was a grass that grew all over the hills of the Hlai region. It grew in large clumps that covered entire fields and could reach upto three feet. These grasses were very nutritious and were commonly used to feed the flocks of toris-ak. These cattle would be left to graze on these fields for days without any deterioration in the land because of the plant's quick regeneration capabilities.

The polz shrubs were a common feature of the region and could be found both on the hilly sections of the Hlai as well as in the intertidal regions. They would sprout up quickly in the wetlands, once the tides and receded and would be carried out into the sea when the tide returned. The shy'ves deciduous trees was a common tree of the Hlai region. It could grow to a height of fifteen meters and provided the region with a steady supply of wood that was necessary for the clan's construction activities.

The tree was home to many small birds of the region as well as smaller animals and insects. It also produced fruits that were regularly consumed by both the zu'aan and the animals of the region.

==Animals==

The Hlai intertidal wetland as well as its surrounding hills were home to a wide variety of wildlife that ranged from the several mud and water dwelling species to the more conventional animals that lived up in the hills of the surrounding hills. The terrain and conditions of the region were all perfect for animal habitation. The region received adequate rainfall and had a constant supply of water that was vital for the wildlife. The region also boasted a wide variety of plants and vegetation that were vital for the herbivores of the region, these herbivores in-turn fed the predators and zu'aan of the region.

The livelihood of the earliest settlers of the Hlai were dependent on the cattle that roamed the pastures of the region. It would have been impossible for them to form the same societies and advancements without animals such as the toris-ak that was a vital part of their economy as well as their sustenance. They would lead a pastoral life that was focused on rearing these cattle to meet all their needs. They had a deep association with the wildlife of the region and would remain this way until the advent of the kin'toni outbreak when it became too dangerous to roam around the open countryside.

Some of the most important wildlife of the region apart from the toris-ak included the baer-lak predator, the enthvesen- a hog like creature that could live in both the intertidal plains as well as the hills and the theukshy fish that would regularly wade into the intertidal wetlands to lay their eggs. The toris-ak was a ram-like creature that were indigenous to the region and occurred all over the hills of the Hlai region. They were famed for their ability to climb up difficult slopes and cliffs in search of fresh pastures.

The animal could grow up to a height of three feet and came equipped with two curled horns that were attached to its forehead. The toris-ak fed on the pastures of the region and could fatten up quickly when reared by the zu'aan herders. It provided the natives with meat as well as wool and hide. Its horn could also be used to carve a wide variety of tools and weapons. The baer-lak was a bear-like creature that could grow to a height of ten feet and could weigh over four hundred pounds. It was covered in a thick coat of fur that was regularly used to craft thick coats or cloaks.

They were a vital part of the native zu'aan's initiation rituals and formed a crucial part of their history. The enthvesen was a hog like creature that was known to multiply quickly and take over entire grounds. The animal was regularly hunted and culled by the zu'aan due to their devastating effects on pastures and land. The theukshy fish was a common fish that was found in the waters off the intertidal wetlands. These fishes would enter the region in high tide and lay their eggs among the mangrove trees of the wetlands.

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{{CrossSiteAttribution
| User = [https://www.freelancer.in/u/Jangou Jangou]
| Holder = Jangou S
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