Osnines is a vast and topographically diverse continent, serving as the primary geographical setting for the majority of documented Heroic deeds and international commerce monitored by the Board of Trade. Spanning over two thousand miles from the arctic north to the humid equatorial regions, the continent is characterised by a patchwork of sovereign states, republics, and ancient druidic groves. It is the only landmass known to manifest the magical dragonmarks and is the site of the Great West Road, the world's pre-eminent trade artery.
| Metadata | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Continent |
| Location | Northern Hemisphere / Equator |
| Major Artery | Great West Road |
| Primary Authority | Fragmented Sovereignty |
The continent exhibits extreme climatic variation. The northernmost reaches, particularly Heimdal, are dominated by sub-arctic conditions, including regions that remain dark for two entire moons during the winter cycle. Moving south, the landscape transitions through the deciduous round-leaved forests of Grunwald and the fertile plains of Berenicia and Zushonia.
The central interior is defined by the Old Forest of Affaraon and the Dipthorn Mountains, which provide a critical barrier between the western coastal kingdoms and the eastern steppes. The southern peninsulae, housing Salicia and Cottalem, enjoy a warm, humid climate that supports an extensive metal industry and hardwood timber cultivation.
The administrative landscape of Osnines is divided into several major powers and numerous smaller polities, often linked by the Board of Trade and a shared history of Heroic intervention.
The northern maritime power, governed by an elective monarchy and the Council of Electors.
A prosperous northern realm driven by the export of wool and iron, with a population of four million.
A maritime nation on the northern peninsula, famous for producing the world's finest ships, many of which are raiders.
A coastal kingdom recently annexed by Cottalem.
A vast southern continent and expansionist power under the influence of the renegade Rojden.
The economy of Osnines is supported by two massive roads that facilitate the flow of high-value commodities.
The continent's primary land-based artery, the Great West Road strikes west from the Zushonian hub of Crucivia, passing through Aintzira in Salicia, before terminating at Dacidade in Cottalem. This route is vital for the movement of copper from the Cobre Mountains to the western coast.
Serving as the primary connection between the central polities and the eastern steppes, the Great East Road passes through Affaraon and the city of Anerly. It facilitates the flow of exotic alchemical products and fine druidic crafts from the interior to the coastal markets.