Vakara Grasslands
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Located in the Far East, the Vakara Grasslands are the largest region of prairie and grazing land on the Continent of Corwyn.


This enormous region of rolling, grass-covered prairies serves as the eastern border of Üthrar, but was once the heart of the fallen Xholar Empire.

The Regional borders are: the Jade Coast to the east, the Grafenmyr to the west, Kurand to the north, and the Torak Mountains to the south.

Only small, scattered settlements are found amidst the endless leagues of tall, swaying grass. There is little of value here other for animal grazing, thus, the land has not often been fought over or disputed throughout history.

The only reason that Kurandian and Üthrari raiders come here is for slaves or plunder. Unlike the rich Üthrari grasslands to the west, the plains here are sparse and arid, and have little farming value.

Whole western sections of this region are volcanic wasteland, with natural springs issuing up from beneath the surface, but instead of steam, the springs issue poisonous gasses, and acrid fumes which have killed most plant life nearby.

In the center of the Vakara Grasslands, lie the ruins of the ancient Hakeen city of Ashkavan, which was destroyed by the Üthrari long ago.

Local History


This region was once a thriving, eastern culture known as the Xholar Empire, but it was long ago consumed by the violent and bloodthirsty Üthrari, who destroyed its culture, and carried off most of its people.

Long ago, there was a paved stone roadway connecting cities of Ashkavan and Zhin, but the Vakara Grasses have swallowed it up. Only scattered flagstones and small segments are visible today.

Today, only the scattered ruins of ancient Hakeen settlements, monuments, and temples remain, and the only people found here, dwell in scattered villages of sheepherders and farmers.

At the far eastern edge of these grasslands lies Zhin; a thriving Hakeen City-state on the coast of the Vhan Myr.