Banato
From Reydala
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Environment and Geography
Banato is frighteningly hostile to anyone trying to make a home for themselves there. The Jungle is severely hot and humid all year round, with tempetures often breaking into the 130s during the day. As if the heat were not enough there are many animals, and indeed plants, that could easily end the life of an unsuspecting mortal to face them. If one were to try to invade Banato, it would certainly not be to make it your home.
Location
The people of Banato are nestled between three seperate countries, with Riscana across their northern border, Walstad across the southern, and a small section of border shared by the jungle nation and Nuln. Most of the area of Banato lies very near to Reydala's equator. Most villages in the region are on the shores of the two great rivers that run through the country.
Important Terrain Features
- Deshuto Jungle: The largest and most inhospitable of Banato's jungles, and indeed of all Reydala.
- Sasarai River: The major river that descends from near Reydala's north pole, through Riscana, through Banato, and finally proceeding to form the natural border between Nuln and Walstad. It's flow is generally slow and steady, so by the time it reaches banato the water is nearly undrikable due to heavy sediment content.
- Baraiu River: An offshoot of the Sasarai River that heads east through Banato, feeding into the Dukuru Gulf. Its flow is much faster than the Sasarai and thus is somewhat cleaner. Most Villages in Banato are along this river.
- Dukuru Gulf: The widening of the Baraiu leads to the Dukuru Gulf, a large body of water that eventually joins up with the Leyandran sea. Since traveling by water is a much easier entrace to Banato than by foot, the Wild Elves are constantly patrolling the Gulf for threats.
