North Plains

The North Plains are a low-lying tundra north of the Menador Mountains shared by the nations of Ravounel and Nidal and consist of rolling hills and grassy plains.

Located between the cities of Kintargo to the west and the Usk and Southern Usk Rivers to the east, the North Plains are dotted with small towns and villages that face east, away from the cold, never-ending winds that blow off the Arcadian Ocean. The agriculture produced here mainly supports the population of Kintargo. It is also dotted with steaming brine springs due to local volcanic activity, and the salt harvested from these springs—considered to be high quality due to its silver sheen—has become one of Kintargo's primary exports.

The rains that water these prairies in the warmer months turn them icy in the winter, lending them the appearance of a sub-arctic tundra. A fair number of halflings live here; as of 4709 AR, they kept themselves hidden for fear of running afoul of the authorities of either Cheliax, which claimed the lands at the time, or Nidal.

The faith of Desna is strong in this region, and her followers work from here to oppose the shadowy influence of Nidal.