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Geography

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	** The Glassborn River starts from a spring in the southern Scarpback hills and leads to a waterfall down Thorncliff called Glass Falls.		** The Glassborn River starts from a spring in the southern Scarpback hills and leads to a waterfall down Thorncliff called Glass Falls.
	** A notably large hill in the range is called Varfalos {{lang\|Dawntongue\|ˈvɑrfʊˌloʊs\|ˈvɑrfʊˌloʊs\|crown}} or Crown Hill (Commontongue). The hill is covered in a drab flower called mottleburst thistle that blooms after lightning storms.		** A notably large hill in the range is called Varfalos {{lang\|Dawntongue\|ˈvɑrfʊˌloʊs\|ˈvɑrfʊˌloʊs\|crown}} or Crown Hill (Commontongue). The hill is covered in a drab flower called mottleburst thistle that blooms after lightning storms.
	* The lowland at the bottom of the cliff that makes up the southern end of the island is called ~~Hijemochal {{lang\|Darktongue\|\|\|dark swamp}} or~~ Mireleth {{lang\|Nortongue\|~~ˈmaɪrlɛθ~~\|~~ˈmaɪrlɛθ~~\|swamp field}}.		* The lowland at the bottom of the cliff that makes up the southern end of the island is called Mireleth {{lang\|Nortongue\|ˈmirʌˌlɛθ\|ˈmirʌˌlɛθ\|swamp field}}.
	** Lake Drosmira {{lang\|Darktongue\|droʊsˈmɪrə\|droʊsˈmɪrə\|dark vision}} has a persistent fog over its dark, silty waters. Local legends say that the lake is home to ''The Widow Below'', a ghostly entity that can appear in reflections during twilight and drowns those who see her.		** Lake Drosmira {{lang\|Darktongue\|droʊsˈmɪrə\|droʊsˈmɪrə\|dark vision}} has a persistent fog over its dark, silty waters. Local legends say that the lake is home to ''The Widow Below'', a ghostly entity that can appear in reflections during twilight and drowns those who see her.
	** There are three major rivers that leave Lake Drosmira, collectively called the Widow's Tears. Individually, the rivers are named Velcrina {{lang\|Dawntongue\|~~ˌvɛlˈkinə~~\|~~ˌvɛlˈkinə~~\|a woman's name}} in the west, Mirebrook (Commontongue) centrally, and Zambelca {{lang\|Dawntongue\|~~ˌzæmˈbɛlkʌ~~\|~~ˌzæmˈbɛlkʌ~~\|a woman's name}} in the east. Velcrina has vast reed beds and the nests of a rare amphibious bird, the green-tongued heron. Mirebrook is the widest and most navigable by boat. Barges use it to move goods through the delta. Zambelca is known for a colorful fish called a topaz minnow.		** There are three major rivers that leave Lake Drosmira, collectively called the Widow's Tears. Individually, the rivers are named Velcrina {{lang\|Dawntongue\|ˌvɛlˈkrinə\|ˌvɛlˈkrinə\|a woman's name}} in the west, Mirebrook (Commontongue) centrally, and Zambelca {{lang\|Dawntongue\|ˌzæmˈbɛlkə\|ˌzæmˈbɛlkə\|a woman's name}} in the east. Velcrina has vast reed beds and the nests of a rare amphibious bird, the green-tongued heron. Mirebrook is the widest and most navigable by boat. Barges use it to move goods through the delta. Zambelca is known for a colorful fish called a topaz minnow.
	* The western coast of Duskmere has a bay called The Bay of Ashes. It is a somber, mist-laden bay with ashen colored sands and stony, cliff-lined beaches. The sands give the waters here a dark hue, with grey foam.		* The western coast of Duskmere has a bay called The Bay of Ashes. It is a somber, mist-laden bay with ashen colored sands and stony, cliff-lined beaches. The sands give the waters here a dark hue, with grey foam.
	* The large islet in the Bay of Ashes is called Raven Isle (Commontongue) or Insula Corbuli {{lang\|Imperial\|ˈɪnsəˌlə%20kɔrˈbuˌli\|ˈɪnsəˌlə kɔrˈbuˌli\|island of ravens}}. Home to ancient standing stones as well as [[Dark Age]] era ruins.		* The large islet in the Bay of Ashes is called Raven Isle (Commontongue) or Insula Corbuli {{lang\|Imperial\|ˈɪnsəˌlə%20kɔrˈbuˌli\|ˈɪnsəˌlə kɔrˈbuˌli\|island of ravens}}. Home to ancient standing stones as well as [[Dark Age]] era ruins.

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	=Populations=		=Populations=

	Dustmere has a population of ~~3850~~, across 1 town and 2 villages. Low quality roads connect northern town and village.		Dustmere has a population of 3900, across 1 town and 2 villages. Low quality roads connect northern town and village.


			* Grimshale (Commontongue) has a population of 2200. It is on the northern coast of The Dry Vale and Amethyst Harbor. It has a considerable fishing industry, including rare species like the glassback ray. There is a local custom of appeasing the "salt sisters", vague mythical figures that visit the town with good and bad omens.
			* Saltport (Commontongue) has a population of 800. It is on the eastern coast of Mireleth lowlands and the Ruby Passage. While it has some fishing, the main economic power of the village comes from being the destination of gem mines at the base of Thorncliff. The village has a custom of thanking Aedifica and touching her symbol anytime they begin a workshift. Failing to do so is considered the source of all bad luck.
			* Adrianecha {{lang\|Dawntongue\|ˈɑdrɪɑˌnɛʧə\|ˈɑdrɪɑˌnɛʧə\|a man's name}} has a population of 900. It is on the western shores of Lake Drosmira. It is the closest thing Dustmere has to a farming village, collectiong dropweed kelp from the lake and swampcorn from the river delta marsh. The village holds a festival during Autumn called "Mirrorgard", where they put mirrors on their front doors to stop the Widow Below from entering their homes.
			* The road connecting Saltport with Adrianecha is called Whitespinel Road. It is dotted with watchtowers and gem mining camps.

	=Geography=		=Geography=

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	* The Scarpback (Commontongue) is a steep, dry, hilly region to the south of The Dry Vale. It is rich with limestone quarries and some copper mines. Locals say that the hills resemble the bony spines of some massive, buried, ancient beast. The coasts of this region become increasingly cliff-like toward the south.		* The Scarpback (Commontongue) is a steep, dry, hilly region to the south of The Dry Vale. It is rich with limestone quarries and some copper mines. Locals say that the hills resemble the bony spines of some massive, buried, ancient beast. The coasts of this region become increasingly cliff-like toward the south.
	* The Scarpback hills rise steadily southward until they reach a cliff. This cliff is called Thorncliff (Commontongue) or Stanca Spinilor {{lang\|Dawntongue\|ˈstɒŋkɔ%20ˈspinilɔr\|ˈstɒŋkɔ ˈspinilɔr\|thorn rock}}. The wall of the cliff is lined with tough brambles and thick, woody vines. Local legends say ancient prisoners were forced to climb down the cliff. If they survived, they were pardoned. The base of the cliff is riddled with gem mines.		* The Scarpback hills rise steadily southward until they reach a cliff. This cliff is called Thorncliff (Commontongue) or Stanca Spinilor {{lang\|Dawntongue\|ˈstɒŋkɔ%20ˈspinilɔr\|ˈstɒŋkɔ ˈspinilɔr\|thorn rock}}. The wall of the cliff is lined with tough brambles and thick, woody vines. Local legends say ancient prisoners were forced to climb down the cliff. If they survived, they were pardoned. The base of the cliff is riddled with gem mines.
			** The Glassborn River starts from a spring in the southern Scarpback hills and leads to a waterfall down Thorncliff called Glass Falls.
			** A notably large hill in the range is called Varfalos {{lang\|Dawntongue\|ˈvɑrfʊˌloʊs\|ˈvɑrfʊˌloʊs\|crown}} or Crown Hill (Commontongue). The hill is covered in a drab flower called mottleburst thistle that blooms after lightning storms.
	* The lowland at the bottom of the cliff that makes up the southern end of the island is called Hijemochal {{lang\|Darktongue\|\|\|dark swamp}} or Mireleth {{lang\|Nortongue\|ˈmaɪrlɛθ\|ˈmaɪrlɛθ\|swamp field}}.		* The lowland at the bottom of the cliff that makes up the southern end of the island is called Hijemochal {{lang\|Darktongue\|\|\|dark swamp}} or Mireleth {{lang\|Nortongue\|ˈmaɪrlɛθ\|ˈmaɪrlɛθ\|swamp field}}.
			** Lake Drosmira {{lang\|Darktongue\|droʊsˈmɪrə\|droʊsˈmɪrə\|dark vision}} has a persistent fog over its dark, silty waters. Local legends say that the lake is home to ''The Widow Below'', a ghostly entity that can appear in reflections during twilight and drowns those who see her.
			** There are three major rivers that leave Lake Drosmira, collectively called the Widow's Tears. Individually, the rivers are named Velcrina {{lang\|Dawntongue\|ˌvɛlˈkinə\|ˌvɛlˈkinə\|a woman's name}} in the west, Mirebrook (Commontongue) centrally, and Zambelca {{lang\|Dawntongue\|ˌzæmˈbɛlkʌ\|ˌzæmˈbɛlkʌ\|a woman's name}} in the east. Velcrina has vast reed beds and the nests of a rare amphibious bird, the green-tongued heron. Mirebrook is the widest and most navigable by boat. Barges use it to move goods through the delta. Zambelca is known for a colorful fish called a topaz minnow.
	* The western coast of Duskmere has a bay called The Bay of Ashes. It is a somber, mist-laden bay with ashen colored sands and stony, cliff-lined beaches. The sands give the waters here a dark hue, with grey foam.		* The western coast of Duskmere has a bay called The Bay of Ashes. It is a somber, mist-laden bay with ashen colored sands and stony, cliff-lined beaches. The sands give the waters here a dark hue, with grey foam.
	* The large islet in the Bay of Ashes is called Raven Isle (Commontongue) or Insula Corbuli {{lang\|Imperial\|ˈɪnsəˌlə%20kɔrˈbuˌli\|ˈɪnsəˌlə kɔrˈbuˌli\|island of ravens}}. Home to ancient standing stones as well as [[Dark Age]] era ruins.		* The large islet in the Bay of Ashes is called Raven Isle (Commontongue) or Insula Corbuli {{lang\|Imperial\|ˈɪnsəˌlə%20kɔrˈbuˌli\|ˈɪnsəˌlə kɔrˈbuˌli\|island of ravens}}. Home to ancient standing stones as well as [[Dark Age]] era ruins.

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	* The Scarpback (Commontongue) is a steep, dry, hilly region to the south of The Dry Vale. It is rich with limestone quarries and some copper mines. Locals say that the hills resemble the bony spines of some massive, buried, ancient beast. The coasts of this region become increasingly cliff-like toward the south.		* The Scarpback (Commontongue) is a steep, dry, hilly region to the south of The Dry Vale. It is rich with limestone quarries and some copper mines. Locals say that the hills resemble the bony spines of some massive, buried, ancient beast. The coasts of this region become increasingly cliff-like toward the south.
	* The Scarpback hills rise steadily southward until they reach a cliff. This cliff is called Thorncliff (Commontongue) or Stanca Spinilor {{lang\|Dawntongue\|ˈstɒŋkɔ%20ˈspinilɔr\|ˈstɒŋkɔ ˈspinilɔr\|thorn rock}}. The wall of the cliff is lined with tough brambles and thick, woody vines. Local legends say ancient prisoners were forced to climb down the cliff. If they survived, they were pardoned. The base of the cliff is riddled with gem mines.		* The Scarpback hills rise steadily southward until they reach a cliff. This cliff is called Thorncliff (Commontongue) or Stanca Spinilor {{lang\|Dawntongue\|ˈstɒŋkɔ%20ˈspinilɔr\|ˈstɒŋkɔ ˈspinilɔr\|thorn rock}}. The wall of the cliff is lined with tough brambles and thick, woody vines. Local legends say ancient prisoners were forced to climb down the cliff. If they survived, they were pardoned. The base of the cliff is riddled with gem mines.
	* The lowland at the bottom of the cliff that makes up the southern end of the island is called Hijemochal {{lang\|Darktongue\|\|\|dark swamp}} or Mireleth {{Nortongue\|ˈmaɪrlɛθ\|ˈmaɪrlɛθ\|swamp field}}.		* The lowland at the bottom of the cliff that makes up the southern end of the island is called Hijemochal {{lang\|Darktongue\|\|\|dark swamp}} or Mireleth {{lang\|Nortongue\|ˈmaɪrlɛθ\|ˈmaɪrlɛθ\|swamp field}}.
	* The western coast of Duskmere has a bay called The Bay of Ashes. It is a somber, mist-laden bay with ashen colored sands and stony, cliff-lined beaches. The sands give the waters here a dark hue, with grey foam.		* The western coast of Duskmere has a bay called The Bay of Ashes. It is a somber, mist-laden bay with ashen colored sands and stony, cliff-lined beaches. The sands give the waters here a dark hue, with grey foam.
	* The large islet in the Bay of Ashes is called Raven Isle (Commontongue) or Insula Corbuli {{lang\|Imperial\|ˈɪnsəˌlə%20kɔrˈbuˌli\|ˈɪnsəˌlə kɔrˈbuˌli\|island of ravens}}. Home to ancient standing stones as well as [[Dark Age]] era ruins.		* The large islet in the Bay of Ashes is called Raven Isle (Commontongue) or Insula Corbuli {{lang\|Imperial\|ˈɪnsəˌlə%20kɔrˈbuˌli\|ˈɪnsəˌlə kɔrˈbuˌli\|island of ravens}}. Home to ancient standing stones as well as [[Dark Age]] era ruins.

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	* The Scarpback (Commontongue) is a steep, dry, hilly region to the south of The Dry Vale. It is rich with limestone quarries and some copper mines. Locals say that the hills resemble the bony spines of some massive, buried, ancient beast. The coasts of this region become increasingly cliff-like toward the south.		* The Scarpback (Commontongue) is a steep, dry, hilly region to the south of The Dry Vale. It is rich with limestone quarries and some copper mines. Locals say that the hills resemble the bony spines of some massive, buried, ancient beast. The coasts of this region become increasingly cliff-like toward the south.
	* The Scarpback hills rise steadily southward until they reach a cliff. This cliff is called Thorncliff (Commontongue) or Stanca Spinilor {{lang\|Dawntongue\|ˈstɒŋkɔ%20ˈspinilɔr\|ˈstɒŋkɔ ˈspinilɔr\|thorn rock}}. The wall of the cliff is lined with tough brambles and thick, woody vines. Local legends say ancient prisoners were forced to climb down the cliff. If they survived, they were pardoned. The base of the cliff is riddled with gem mines.		* The Scarpback hills rise steadily southward until they reach a cliff. This cliff is called Thorncliff (Commontongue) or Stanca Spinilor {{lang\|Dawntongue\|ˈstɒŋkɔ%20ˈspinilɔr\|ˈstɒŋkɔ ˈspinilɔr\|thorn rock}}. The wall of the cliff is lined with tough brambles and thick, woody vines. Local legends say ancient prisoners were forced to climb down the cliff. If they survived, they were pardoned. The base of the cliff is riddled with gem mines.
	* The lowland at the bottom of the cliff that makes up the southern end of the island is called Mireleth {{~~Darktongue~~\|ˈmaɪrlɛθ\|ˈmaɪrlɛθ\|~~shadow~~ swamp}}		* The lowland at the bottom of the cliff that makes up the southern end of the island is called Hijemochal {{lang\|Darktongue\|\|\|dark swamp}} or Mireleth {{Nortongue\|ˈmaɪrlɛθ\|ˈmaɪrlɛθ\|swamp field}}.
			* The western coast of Duskmere has a bay called The Bay of Ashes. It is a somber, mist-laden bay with ashen colored sands and stony, cliff-lined beaches. The sands give the waters here a dark hue, with grey foam.
	~~A hill ridge climbs to~~ a ~~cliff that looms over a southern lowland~~. ~~North of the cliff~~ is a ~~dustbowl~~, ~~south of the~~ cliff ~~is a muddy delta~~. ~~Springs in~~ the ~~hills feed~~ a ~~river~~, ~~which leads to a waterfall and a lake at the base of the cliff. The lake is rich~~ with ~~exotic fish life~~.		* The large islet in the Bay of Ashes is called Raven Isle (Commontongue) or Insula Corbuli {{lang\|Imperial\|ˈɪnsəˌlə%20kɔrˈbuˌli\|ˈɪnsəˌlə kɔrˈbuˌli\|island of ravens}}. Home to ancient standing stones as well as [[Dark Age]] era ruins.

	~~There~~ is ~~a small~~ island ~~in a western bay with an~~ ancient ruins.

	=Economy=		=Economy=

	The town and villages of the islands must import their produce from [[~~Valdossa~~]] and [[Kopakita]], but produce enough fish for their local needs. The hills and cliffs have quarries of limestone that satisfy their local building needs, as well as exports to ~~[[Rothlene]]~~. Their exotic fish attract travelers to their local markets. There are also gem mines in the cliff wall, which are exported to [[Mercatia City]].		The town and villages of the islands must import their produce from [[Valdessa]] and [[Kopakita]], but produce enough fish for their local needs. The hills and cliffs have quarries of limestone that satisfy their local building needs, as well as exports to other islands. Their exotic fish attract travelers to their local markets. There are also gem mines in the cliff wall, which are exported to [[Mercatia City]].

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	=History=		=History=

	In the early Shattered Age, this island was known as Thureye ~~([[~~Nortongue~~]] \~~ˈθɜrraɪ~~\ for ''~~dry isle~~'')~~. In the latter half of the Shattered Age, this island became known as Excillis ~~([[~~Imperial~~]], \~~ɪkˈsilɪs~~\ for ''~~wastes~~'')~~.		In the early Shattered Age, this island was known as Thureye {{lang\|Nortongue\|ˈθɜrraɪ\|ˈθɜrraɪ\|dry isle}}. In the latter half of the Shattered Age, this island became known as Excillis {{lang\|Imperial\|ɪkˈsilɪs\|ɪkˈsilɪs\|wastes}}.

	=Populations=		=Populations=

	Dustmere has a population of 3850, across 1 town and 2 villages. Low quality roads connect northern town and village.		Dustmere has a population of 3850, across 1 town and 2 villages. Low quality roads connect northern town and village.



	=Geography=		=Geography=

			* There is a northern dry, flat area called The Dry Vale (Commontongue). Cracked earth and tough brush cover this stretch of land. Locals refer to winds as "the sigh", as the dust makes a noise like rasping breath.
			* The Scarpback (Commontongue) is a steep, dry, hilly region to the south of The Dry Vale. It is rich with limestone quarries and some copper mines. Locals say that the hills resemble the bony spines of some massive, buried, ancient beast. The coasts of this region become increasingly cliff-like toward the south.
			* The Scarpback hills rise steadily southward until they reach a cliff. This cliff is called Thorncliff (Commontongue) or Stanca Spinilor {{lang\|Dawntongue\|ˈstɒŋkɔ%20ˈspinilɔr\|ˈstɒŋkɔ ˈspinilɔr\|thorn rock}}. The wall of the cliff is lined with tough brambles and thick, woody vines. Local legends say ancient prisoners were forced to climb down the cliff. If they survived, they were pardoned. The base of the cliff is riddled with gem mines.
			* The lowland at the bottom of the cliff that makes up the southern end of the island is called Mireleth {{Darktongue\|ˈmaɪrlɛθ\|ˈmaɪrlɛθ\|shadow swamp}}

	A hill ridge climbs to a cliff that looms over a southern lowland. North of the cliff is a dustbowl, south of the cliff is a muddy delta. Springs in the hills feed a river, which leads to a waterfall and a lake at the base of the cliff. The lake is rich with exotic fish life.		A hill ridge climbs to a cliff that looms over a southern lowland. North of the cliff is a dustbowl, south of the cliff is a muddy delta. Springs in the hills feed a river, which leads to a waterfall and a lake at the base of the cliff. The lake is rich with exotic fish life.

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	=Overview=		=Overview=

	Dustmere {{lang\|Commontongue\|ˈdʌstmɪr\|ˈdʌstmɪr\|dry lake) is named for its dry terrain. Lore about Dustmere is thorough and accurate. It is highly civilized, well mapped, and studied by scholars and historians. It's only significant mystery is the small island ruins in the west.		Dustmere {{lang\|Commontongue\|ˈdʌstmɪr\|ˈdʌstmɪr\|dry lake}} is named for its dry terrain. Lore about Dustmere is thorough and accurate. It is highly civilized, well mapped, and studied by scholars and historians. It's only significant mystery is the small island ruins in the west.

	=History=		=History=

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Overview

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	=Overview=		=Overview=

	Dustmere ~~([[Enchiridian]] \~~ˈdʌstmɪr\) is named for its dry terrain. Lore about Dustmere is thorough and accurate. It is highly civilized, well mapped, and studied by scholars and historians. It's only significant mystery is the small island ruins in the west.		Dustmere {{lang\|Commontongue\|ˈdʌstmɪr\|ˈdʌstmɪr\|dry lake) is named for its dry terrain. Lore about Dustmere is thorough and accurate. It is highly civilized, well mapped, and studied by scholars and historians. It's only significant mystery is the small island ruins in the west.

	=History=		=History=

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	Dustmere ([[Enchiridian]] \ˈdʌstmɪr\) is named for its dry terrain. Lore about Dustmere is thorough and accurate. It is highly civilized, well mapped, and studied by scholars and historians.		Dustmere ([[Enchiridian]] \ˈdʌstmɪr\) is named for its dry terrain. Lore about Dustmere is thorough and accurate. It is highly civilized, well mapped, and studied by scholars and historians. It's only significant mystery is the small island ruins in the west.

	=History=		=History=

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	* Enchiridian ~~/ Nortongue hybrid name from~~ terrain, ~~once Excillis (Imperial~~, ~~wastes)~~ and Thureye (Nortongue, dry isle)		=Overview=
	* Population: 3850
	* 1 town, 2 villages		Dustmere ([[Enchiridian]] \ˈdʌstmɪr\) is named for its dry terrain. Lore about Dustmere is thorough and accurate. It is highly civilized, well mapped, and studied by scholars and historians.
	* Hill ridge ~~climbing~~ to a cliff over a southern lowland
	* North of the cliff is a ~~dust bowl~~, south of the cliff is a ~~mud bowl~~		=History=
	* Southern delta
	* Spring feeds river to waterfall and lake		In the early Shattered Age, this island was known as Thureye ([[Nortongue]] \ˈθɜrraɪ\ for ''dry isle''). In the latter half of the Shattered Age, this island became known as Excillis ([[Imperial]], \ɪkˈsilɪs\ for ''wastes'').
	* Lake with fishing village with exotic fish
	** Exotic are processed in local ~~markets~~		=Populations=
	* Cliff side village has access to limestone ~~quarry and gem mine~~
	** Limestone is exported to Rothlene ~~as building material~~		Dustmere has a population of 3850, across 1 town and 2 villages. Low quality roads connect northern town and village.
	** Gems are exported to Mercatia
	* Northern town where nothing grows		=Geography=
	* Small island with ancient ruins
	* Low quality road system		A hill ridge climbs to a cliff that looms over a southern lowland. North of the cliff is a dustbowl, south of the cliff is a muddy delta. Springs in the hills feed a river, which leads to a waterfall and a lake at the base of the cliff. The lake is rich with exotic fish life.

			There is a small island in a western bay with an ancient ruins.

			=Economy=

			The town and villages of the islands must import their produce from [[Valdossa]] and [[Kopakita]], but produce enough fish for their local needs. The hills and cliffs have quarries of limestone that satisfy their local building needs, as well as exports to [[Rothlene]]. Their exotic fish attract travelers to their local markets. There are also gem mines in the cliff wall, which are exported to [[Mercatia City]].

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	** The Glassborn River starts from a spring in the southern Scarpback hills and leads to a waterfall down Thorncliff called Glass Falls.		** The Glassborn River starts from a spring in the southern Scarpback hills and leads to a waterfall down Thorncliff called Glass Falls.
	** A notably large hill in the range is called Varfalos {{lang\|Dawntongue\|ˈvɑrfʊˌloʊs\|ˈvɑrfʊˌloʊs\|crown}} or Crown Hill (Commontongue). The hill is covered in a drab flower called mottleburst thistle that blooms after lightning storms.		** A notably large hill in the range is called Varfalos {{lang\|Dawntongue\|ˈvɑrfʊˌloʊs\|ˈvɑrfʊˌloʊs\|crown}} or Crown Hill (Commontongue). The hill is covered in a drab flower called mottleburst thistle that blooms after lightning storms.
	* The lowland at the bottom of the cliff that makes up the southern end of the island is called ~~Hijemochal {{lang\|Darktongue\|\|\|dark swamp}} or~~ Mireleth {{lang\|Nortongue\|~~ˈmaɪrlɛθ~~\|~~ˈmaɪrlɛθ~~\|swamp field}}.		* The lowland at the bottom of the cliff that makes up the southern end of the island is called Mireleth {{lang\|Nortongue\|ˈmirʌˌlɛθ\|ˈmirʌˌlɛθ\|swamp field}}.
	** Lake Drosmira {{lang\|Darktongue\|droʊsˈmɪrə\|droʊsˈmɪrə\|dark vision}} has a persistent fog over its dark, silty waters. Local legends say that the lake is home to ''The Widow Below'', a ghostly entity that can appear in reflections during twilight and drowns those who see her.		** Lake Drosmira {{lang\|Darktongue\|droʊsˈmɪrə\|droʊsˈmɪrə\|dark vision}} has a persistent fog over its dark, silty waters. Local legends say that the lake is home to ''The Widow Below'', a ghostly entity that can appear in reflections during twilight and drowns those who see her.
	** There are three major rivers that leave Lake Drosmira, collectively called the Widow's Tears. Individually, the rivers are named Velcrina {{lang\|Dawntongue\|~~ˌvɛlˈkinə~~\|~~ˌvɛlˈkinə~~\|a woman's name}} in the west, Mirebrook (Commontongue) centrally, and Zambelca {{lang\|Dawntongue\|~~ˌzæmˈbɛlkʌ~~\|~~ˌzæmˈbɛlkʌ~~\|a woman's name}} in the east. Velcrina has vast reed beds and the nests of a rare amphibious bird, the green-tongued heron. Mirebrook is the widest and most navigable by boat. Barges use it to move goods through the delta. Zambelca is known for a colorful fish called a topaz minnow.		** There are three major rivers that leave Lake Drosmira, collectively called the Widow's Tears. Individually, the rivers are named Velcrina {{lang\|Dawntongue\|ˌvɛlˈkrinə\|ˌvɛlˈkrinə\|a woman's name}} in the west, Mirebrook (Commontongue) centrally, and Zambelca {{lang\|Dawntongue\|ˌzæmˈbɛlkə\|ˌzæmˈbɛlkə\|a woman's name}} in the east. Velcrina has vast reed beds and the nests of a rare amphibious bird, the green-tongued heron. Mirebrook is the widest and most navigable by boat. Barges use it to move goods through the delta. Zambelca is known for a colorful fish called a topaz minnow.
	* The western coast of Duskmere has a bay called The Bay of Ashes. It is a somber, mist-laden bay with ashen colored sands and stony, cliff-lined beaches. The sands give the waters here a dark hue, with grey foam.		* The western coast of Duskmere has a bay called The Bay of Ashes. It is a somber, mist-laden bay with ashen colored sands and stony, cliff-lined beaches. The sands give the waters here a dark hue, with grey foam.
	* The large islet in the Bay of Ashes is called Raven Isle (Commontongue) or Insula Corbuli {{lang\|Imperial\|ˈɪnsəˌlə%20kɔrˈbuˌli\|ˈɪnsəˌlə kɔrˈbuˌli\|island of ravens}}. Home to ancient standing stones as well as [[Dark Age]] era ruins.		* The large islet in the Bay of Ashes is called Raven Isle (Commontongue) or Insula Corbuli {{lang\|Imperial\|ˈɪnsəˌlə%20kɔrˈbuˌli\|ˈɪnsəˌlə kɔrˈbuˌli\|island of ravens}}. Home to ancient standing stones as well as [[Dark Age]] era ruins.