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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.

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).

Populations

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

Geography

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.