Continental Zone

Legend

“Oh, how the vastness has birthed a’many a brew!”

Skjald Yell'a'Beard

 

Description

The continental climate is mostly encountered in mildmarsh, stretching into tropical and shadowlands. Only at the central Darin is frostlands having a size qualifying for continental.

Skjald El Mary

 

Cartography

Generally Midgard and Darin, are the only areas large enough to be continental, but due to mountain ranges a few other areas act similar. Realms of stark season contrasts, where long harsh winters bite with snow, frost, and ice; summers blazing with heat bringing a fierce and often humid heat; and spring thaw and autumn harvest times of transition and plenty.

Generally, Midgard and Darin are the only areas large enough to be continental, but due to mountain ranges, a few other areas actsimilarly.  Realms of stark season contrasts, where long harsh winters bite with snow, frost, and ice; summers blazing with heat bringing a fierce and often humid heat; and spring thaw and autumn harvest times of transition and plenty.

Average Temperature Range: Significant temperature variations between seasons, with hot summers and cold winters.

Precipitation Patterns: Moderate precipitation, with variations depending on location. Often experiences droughts in summer and snowfall in winter.

Wind Patterns: variable wind patterns, influenced by large landmasses and seasonal changes.

Vegetation:

• Grasslands and prairies
• Deciduous forests in wetter areas
• Coniferous forests in colder regions

Wildlife:

• Mammals: deer, wolves, coyotes, bison
• Birds: eagles, hawks, sparrows, owls
• Reptiles: snakes, turtles
• Amphibians: frogs, toads

Human Adaptations:

• Versatile clothing for varying temperatures.
• Development of agriculture and animal husbandry adapted to seasonal changes.
• Construction of sturdy shelters to withstand harsh weather.
• Adaptation to different types of terrain (plains, forests, mountains).

N-Erectus Adaptations:

• Diverse adaptations are based on specific species and ecological niches.
• Ability to thrive in different habitats within the continental zone.
• Development of unique technologies and tools for survival.
• Magical or supernatural abilities related to weather or seasons.

Skjald Vinotis

 

Special

Suddenly it comes rolling across the land… that inland chill… looking, searching… for an unweary kill.

Skjald Kazumix