![]() During the summer, cool wind swept through the trees, and in the winter the trees acted as a wind block. These forests were usually located in the higher parts of the Moonshaes. Forests of pine, cedar, and spruce had little undergrowth and the forest ground was covered in a thick layer of needles. The islands were also home to forests of coniferous trees. During the winter, the trees dropped their leaves and the undergrowth died, making travel much easier. The plant growth was thick enough at the height of summer to block the wind, holding in the hot and humid air. The thick undergrowth made travel difficult unless a game trail or path was found. The islands were covered with thick deciduous forests of aspen, birch, hickory, maple, oak, and yew. Huge swells reaching 40 feet (12 meters) in height made the sea unnavigable during storm season. Storm season began in late Eleint and ended in Ches. These storms originated in the Trackless Sea, usually striking the islands from the northwest. The winter also brought storms to the islands. During the winter, biting freezing wind roared across the moorlands, as the lack of cover caused the wind to sweep uninterrupted across the exposed terrain. The weather was severe, with long winters. The climate of the Moonshaes was considered subarctic. From autumn to early spring, heavy snow covered the highlands, only melting away completely by summer. The steep mountains reached 8,000 feet (2,400 meters) in height. These rugged and twisted mountains were jagged and cracked from centuries of erosion. Mountains and highlands made up another sizable portion of the Moonshaes terrain. The terrain was safe and pleasant and was used as pasture for cattle and sheep. This rolling grassland was dotted with lakes, ponds, and swamps, but most of it was well-drained and dry. Much of the Moonshaes terrain was moorland. Ferries and bridges allowed for safe crossing. The islands were home to a handful of rivers, which were deeper and calmer, and safe for boats. Most streams were not safe for boats because of rapids. Most were shallow, reaching a maximum depth of 3 feet (91 centimeters). įreshwater streams were common on the islands. ![]() ![]() The Fens of the Fallon, on the island of Gwynneth, was likely the most dangerous area in all the Moonshaes. These putrid and decaying swamps were filled with stagnant water. Some of the fens and swamps in the Moonshaes rivaled those found in the jungles of Chult. Traveling in these marshes was hazardous, with about 10% of the terrain being quicksand. These gray and desolate marches lacked trees and an odor of sulfur hung constantly in the air. ![]() įurther inland, stagnant saltwater marshes were usually found. These cliffs were worn smooth from exposure to the wind, and in the winter were covered with sheer ice. Tall cliffs of granite towered over the water, some up to 500 feet (150 meters) in height. The remaining coastlines were jagged rocks. The coastlines of the islands were dotted with bays and coves, where ships could find a safe harbor from the harsh northern seas. During storms, the beaches were battered by waves. At high tide, the water line could rise up to 10 feet (3 meters). At low tide, the beaches could be exposed as much as a quarter mile (400 meters) from the waterline. Tides were significant among the islands. ![]() Most lacked sand, and instead comprised pebbles and rocks. Along the coasts, long flat beaches were found. ![]()
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