Kalys Iceplains

Place

Place Name:

Kalys Iceplains

Biome:

Iceplains

Size:

Unknown

Continent:

Unknown

Subcontinent

Unknown

Geography

The Kalys Iceplains span around 43,325 square kilometers in northern Taeral. It is a relatively flat region with some slight inclines and a few rolling hills that barely reach five feet in height. Ice and snow cover nearly every inch of the ground. In some parts of the region, the ice is several feet thick and impossible to break through, especially with the current era technology. It’s thinner in other areas, allowing for the inhabiting zu’aan to harvest it and use it. Large chunks of ice can be found throughout the region, though the majority of them are around the center and northern parts. Some of these chunks stretch almost a hundred feet in the air. The snow can reach anywhere from a few inches thick to several feet thick in some places.

A river of ice cold water runs from the north and almost straight down the middle of the region. It winds and twists a bit, but it is most straight. Most of the river is about thirty feet wide, with some parts of it being only ten to twenty feet, and about a hundred feet deep. Sometimes, deep into winter, a mostly thin layer of ice will cover the river. The ice is thick throughout the center of the river and thin around the edges. The polar climate of this region leads to constant ice and snow, no matter what time of the year it is, and temperatures that rarely go above freezing. Even though it has summers, they are nothing like regions further south. In the summer, temperatures stay around the upper twenties during the daytime and drop to below zero at night.

In the winter, daytime temperatures are in the negative thirties and nighttime temperatures are in the negative seventies. The winds here are strong, cutting, and have whipped up blizzards that have claimed the lives of many. The region can go several years without seeing rain. Thanks to its position, daylight can stretch throughout the entire day during the summers and winters can bring about several months without the sun at all. Vegetation is sparse, and what does grow is either capable of thriving in icy places like this or don’t last long. More plant life can be found towards the edges of the region, where it begins to transition into different biomes with warmer climates. Most of the animals have thick coats of fur or thick muscle and fat that block the cold.

They are mostly carnivorous and of the avian and mammal species. Amphibians are rare and insects are even rarer. The Mocemo tribe live in small to medium-sized igloos made of snow and ice in the middle of the region. Due to the constant cold climate, they rarely have to worry about the ice melting. The outer part of their igloos are ice with snow packed in the gaps. The inner part, the ground, and the entrance is covered in thick pelts from the animals they’ve hunted. This helps the inside trap heat. There are three big fire pits that the tribe are scattered around, along with a few smaller ones.

Plants

Plant life in the Kalys Iceplains is sparse. Some plants have evolved to be able to handle the harsh climate, some actually thrive here, and others don’t last long. While most of the plant life takes on the white color of their surroundings, there are a lot of plants that are bright and colorful. Oclier is a medium-sized plant that can be found in any cold region in both the north and the south of the country, though they are more common in the north. Their stems are short, only about three inches tall, and thick. They have large triangular leaves with soft edges. Their large, triangular shaped leaves come in a white color with a tint of green. These leaves grow at the base of the stem.

A single flower about six inches wide sits at the end of the stem. There are three layers of pale blue, rounded petals. The bottom layer is most flat, curving up slightly at the ends. This is the layer with the largest petals. The middle layer curves upwards before curving outwards at the ends. The top layer stretches upwards to form a tight bowl. The center is a dark blue. Oclier petals are thick, especially the top layer, in order to block out the wind. They stay in bloom all year, but they open up a bit more during the summer. While they have no medicinal benefits, they are edible. Kasac is a large flower that can grow up to almost two feet tall, making it one of the largest plants in the region.

Their silver stems grow in bunches of five and are very thin and straight. Around thirty large, silvery blue, circular leaves with toothed edges grow at the base of the stem. Forty flowers grow on each stem in drooping bunches. The flowers are about three inches wide, with purple and pale blue, heart shaped petals. There are usually around fifty petals per flower head that grow haphazardly. Kasac grows around the outer edges of the region and several dozen can be found growing around each other. Boiling the entire flower, including their thick roots, can aid in breaking fevers caused by hypothermia. They have a slightly sweet taste to them. Mixing the petals and leaves into a paste can help fight frostbite. They stay in bloom all year.

Durhove is an average-sized shrub native to the region. They are also one of the largest plants here, growing up to almost three feet tall. They are also one of the longest living, known to live for several decades. They have dozens of long and flexible, twisting stems covered in silvery blue bark with white wood inside. Their branches are short, rigid, and sit upright with thousands of twigs. Tiny, pleated, blue leaves with irregular edges cover the twigs. Though they are tiny, they are rough and sturdy enough to handle the climate. The roots are thick and stretch deep beneath the ground. They are also more likely to be found in the outer parts of the region.

In the winter, only the leaves are present. The shrub produces several small, purple flowers with three oval-shaped petals. Durhove is edible, from the stems to the roots, though the roots can be hard to get to. They have no medicinal benefits.

Animals

Animals in the Kalys Iceplains have thick skin and thick fur in order to survive the harsh climate. Nearly all of them are carnivores, with less than one percent of them being herbivores.

Pagad are a rare species of bird native to Kalys. They are the only species of bird in the region, though there are a few species that will migrate here for a short period of time during the summer. They stand at almost four feet tall and have a wingspan of about five feet across. They have a feathery, wispy tail nearly two feet long. Thick, smooth skin is covered in thick, silvery purple fur. Their wings are covered in thick, wide silver and blue feathers. They also have long, feathery lashes that help protect their eyes from wind, but also limits their vision.

They rely on their sense of smell and extraordinary hearing. Females have a tuft of blue and purple feathers on top of their heads. Pagad have thick, pointy beaks and sharp talons that allow them to pierce through the thick skin of other animals as they are carnivores. Their heads are large and wide compared to their bodies. They are relatively docile, but become aggressive when defending their territory. They make their nests on the ground, in the snow, out of the bones of the animals they eat and plants. They mate for life and females can lay up to three eggs per mating. Horarak are large mammals that live in cold regions in the north. They stand at a shoulder height of almost six feet, making them one of the largest animals here, and have a length of almost five feet.

They can weigh up to almost two hundred pounds. They have six thick legs and a long, thick tail. Their thick, rough skin is covered in thick, coarse, gray fur that hangs off of them. Their large mouths house sharp teeth that allow them to tear through muscle, fat, and thick skin. Their pale blue eyes have poor sight, so they rely on their hearing to get around. Large, pointy ears sit on top of their long heads. Horarak are herd animals and move as such. There are usually around ten in a herd and only one male per herd. It’s rare for a herd to have two males as they are territorial and can be aggressive towards each other. The males mate with the females in their herd once every year, resulting in around ten to fifteen young.

Badgeon are a small species of mammal that live in cold regions with lots of snow. They have two legs and four arms. When standing, they reach a height of about a foot. They have soft, but strong skin covered in thick, fluffy, pale purple fur. Two sets of wide, golden eyes with horizontal pupils allow for a wide range of vision. They have a long and fluffy tail that splits into two at the ends. A single white horn that curves upward sits in the middle of their foreheads and two large, pointy ears sit on the sides of their heads, pointing horizontally. Despite their wide, black noses, their sense of smell is not that good. They are one of the few herbivores.

Despite their small size, badgeon can be very aggressive and are known to go against animals several times their size. They mate up to three times a year with multiple partners and females can have up to two young per mating. Badgeon make their homes within the snow, burrowing holes. These homes are temporary and only really last long enough to mate and give birth.

Historical Timeline of Ages

Age Name	Dates	Controller
Stone Age	Before 1E 0	Unknown
Copper Age	1E 1–1E 2200	Unknown
Bronze Age	1E 2200–1E 4400	Unknown
Iron Age	2E 0–2E 700	Unknown
Ancient Age	2E 700–2E 2200	Unknown
Middle Age	3E 0–3E 2050	Unknown
Early Modern Age	3E 2050–3E 2600	Unknown
Industrial Age	3E 2600–3E 2700	Unknown
Machine Age	3E 2700–3E 2800	Unknown
Atomic Age	3E 2800–3E 2850	Unknown
Space Age	3E 2850–3E 2875	Unknown
Information Age	3E 2875–3E 2900	Unknown
Genetic Age	3E 2950–3E 3000	Unknown
Awakening Age	3E 3000–3E 3415	Unknown
Twilight Age	4E 0–4E 500	Mocemo Tribal Zu'aan

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