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Elsemorn is one of five planets orbiting a sun named Morn.
The planet has a single, massive continent with four subcontinents, several large islands, and many smaller ones. The continent is named Nefyar or Nefiaren by the dominant human cultures, Maederhyth by the dwarves, and Tumal Cirn or Thumal Sirin by the elves. Many simply call it Elsemorn, seeing no need to distinguish a single landmass from the planet.
The world once had different names. Most called it Ertheskel, though it was also known as Edreskel among the humans of Cordiana, Ardescyl in a dialect of elven, and Erthuskeld by one of the dwarven houses. During a cataclysmic event known as The Howling, magic imbued the world and it was thereafter called Elsemorn. The name Ertheskel is still used in some contexts, when referring to the planet itself or to times before the Howling.
For more information about the topics mentioned above, see the history of Elsemorn and what lies beyond Elsemorn.
Subcontinents
Subcontinents
Scholars commonly divide Elsemorn into four subcontinents: Allesley, Hestellend, Medoruul, and Suthal. It is said that these subcontinents are as distinct culturally as they are geographically, though there is much debate on both points.
Allesley
Allesley
The subcontinent of Allesley lies in northwestern Ertheskel, east of Medoruul and north of Suthal. It includes the lands of Burhi, Casseval, Feore, Loril, Surrna, Theresk, and Westbare, and the autonomous regions of Artieth, Falxmed, the Southern Wolds, and Therborous. It is said that Cordiana once existed along its western shores, though no trace of that land can be found today. Allesley is also known as the Hallas. Humans often call it the Heart.
Medoruul
Medoruul
The subcontinent of Medoruul lies in central Ertheskel, east of Allesley and west of Hestellend. It includes the lands of Fennleas, Kaldenhave, Kestemyr, Kisra, Miraalys, Reddes, Terinnia, and the autonomous region of Kozlodus. Medoruul also called the Midlands and the southern region the Southern Coasts. Humans often call it the Thieves.
Geographical Features
Geographical Features
Alimnul is a mountain range between Erralsgyve and Naef in Senthe.
Artieth is an autonomous region in the southern Kadesber.
The Bearfells, also known as the Teeth and the Claws, is the northern mountain range in Kaldenhave.
The Bleacwost, also known as the White Desert, is a large desert in southern Suthal. It is notoriously inhospitable and, along with the Sea of Steam, makes travel in the region very dangerous.
The Blight is a small desert in Burhi.
The Boarfells, also known as the Tusks and the Spine, is the southeastern mountain range in Kaldenhave.
Callam Barres is the eastern mountain range in Medoruul, south of the Wellacs.
Callam Cemana, also known as Kallam Kemana, is a mountain range that forms the border between Hestellend and Medoruul. The chain mostly encloses Embefar.
Callam Palles is the western mountain range in Medoruul, south of Siula and Temalx. The western end of the chain extends into Allesley and Suthal. Near the midpoint of Callam Palles is an autonomous region known as Kozlodus.
Callam Yarmea, also known as Calarmaa, is a volcanic mountain range on Kisra. The region is dotted with smithing communities.
The Cleffryg is a mountain range that forms the western border between Allesley and Suthal.
Cordiana is a narrow area of land on the westernmost edge of Allesley. It is said that the empire of Cordiana existed there before its fall.
The Driftlands is an area of islands and shallow seas in the Southern Coasts, off the coast of Cosworn and Fennleas. Some of these islands are permanent, but many are eyots or keys, vanishing islands that disappear at high tide, along with short-lived sandbars.
Dunric Woods is a forest in Casseval.
The Eelmur is the northeastern ocean, off the northern coast of Hestellend and Medoruul.
Embefar is the easternmost lake in Medoruul.
The Fairslie Irons is a mountain range in Feore.
Falxmed, also known as the Falmark, the Falconmarch, and the Northern Wolds, is an autonomous region in the highlands in eastern Loril, bordering Burhi.
Fyrrwood is the northernmost forest in Feore.
The Galdor Sea, also known as the Elder Sea and the Sea of Cordiana, is the eastern ocean, off the west coast of Allesley and Suthal.
Galdorsund is a sound in the Galdor Sea between Loril and Stroud.
Gastbarrow is the westernmost mountain in Theresk, overlooking Hythellion.
The Ghostwood is a forest in Stroud. The woods are said to be haunted. While this is disputed, it is known to be a dangerous place by all accounts.
Golad is the name for the southern part of Hestellend along with its desert and sound.
The Golden Sea is the ocean in the Southern Coasts, between Cosworn, Fennleas, Kisra, and Miraalys.
The Grass Sea is an area of savanna in northern Suthal, south of the Southern Wolds and north of Hhurtik.
Grellach is the mountain range of Westbare.
Gresige is an island chain in the Eelmur, off the coast of Cullodh and Trolwug.
Hafsund is the sound between Casseval, Fennleas, Kaldenhave, and Terinnia.
The Hallas Sea, also called the North Sea, is the ocean north of Allesley.
Idrare is the western lake in Casseval.
Isseya is an island chain north of Kaldenhave.
The Kadesber is a mountain range in Loril.
Kozlodus is an autonomous region of Callam Palles.
Mar Kaad, also known as the Strait of Kaadar, is a sea and strait in western Senthe.
Maydrillas is the southern mountain range in Casseval.
Medsea, also known as the Mead Sea and the Wine Sea, is the northwestern lake in Loril.
Megdrillas is the northern mountain range in Casseval. Near the midpoint of Megdrillas is an autonomous region known as Therborous.
The Mosshills is the isolated, western mountain range in Kaldenhave.
Mirryg is a mountain range in Miraalys.
Nula Kaad is a mountain range near Kaadar.
Orut is a mountain range in central Hestellen and northern Senthe, partially surrounding Gellem.
Quarturnsil is a mountain on Yrmig.
The Reca, also known as the Reek and the Fire Islands, is a large island and island chain in the Southern Coasts, between Fennleas, Kestemyr, and Kisra.
The Redbarrows, also known as Redduns, is a mountain range in Surrna.
The Reeves is the southeastern part of Loril. Colloquially, it usually refers to much of that land outside of Aceley, Fellsdare, and Thannescombe.
The Rime Sea is the sea or sound between Casseval, Feore, Kaldenhave, Surrna, Theresk, and the autonomous region of Therborous.
Ringbarrow is a mountain in Stroud.
Rustwood, also known as the Great Woods, is a forest in Loril.
The Sea of Aschemir, also known as Askemyr, is a sea in the Southern Coasts, between Kestemyr, Kisra, and Miraalys.
The Sea of Steam is the southwestern ocean.
Selrey is an island chain off the coast of Kaldenhave.
Siula is the smaller, central lake in Medoruul.
The Southern Wolds is a region of highlands in southern Allesley.
The Strait, also known as Sarauk, is a strait in Casseval connecting Hafsund with the Yegari Sea.
Teandera is the southern and larger woods in Senthe.
Temalx is the large lake that forms the border between Allesley and Medoruul, bordering Casseval, Eskes, Terinnia, and the autonomous region of Kozlodus.
Thalvien, also known as the Great Green Sea, is the eastern sea.
Therborous is an autonomous region of Megdrillas.
Unuar, also known as the Eldest Woods, is a forest in central Hestellend and northern Senthe.
Uxal is a forest and lake region in northern Allesley. The lake and surrounding rivers define the borders of Burhi, Feore, and Westbare.
Wascora Mere is a lake in Reddes and part of Fennleas.
The Wellacs is the larger, central lake in Medoruul.
The Whistling Woods is the western forest in Feore.
Wolcenwood is a forest in Cullodh.
The Woldmere is the southeastern lake in Loril, adjacent to the Cleffryg and the Southern Wolds.
The Yegari Sea is a brackish sea in Casseval, connected by the Strait to Hafsund.
Beyond the Boundaries of Elsemorn
Beyond the Boundaries of Elsemorn
Sailing is primarily an activity employed for commerce and warfare. Due to the circumstances surrounding the fall of Cordiana, there are strong social taboos against sailing for exploration. Expeditions beyond the known boundaries of Elsemorn are, in many places, legally prohibited, or they simply lack funding. That being said, some expeditions have been attempted.
Journeys to the east and west reported deep water with large or even monstrous creatures. There are few islands, and those that have been found are small, with no available fresh water. Many crews were forced to return home or die of thirst. Those who did not have never returned.
Trekkers to the north reported freezing temperatures and increasing sea ice. Eventually, the temperatures became deadly, and ships could not move through the grinding ice. Crews also reported few or no opportunities for food and water.
Expeditions to the south reported sweltering temperatures, humidity, and smoking sea geysers. The most daring explorers claimed to spot boiling seas and a wall of steam and fire, before starvation and thirst made them turn back.
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