Moscovy

Moscovy

Geography
Moscovy is a small nation located on far to the north, between the Frozen Sea to the west and the Sea of Swords to the east. Above Moscovy lie the White Wastes, a wild, unforgiving arctic winter land. To the south of Moscovy lie the Glenn Dales and the Bay of Bai’el.

Climate
For much of the year, Moscovy is covered in snow. The upper reaches of the kingdom, where it becomes the White Wastes, are arctic tundra and arctic taiga covered in snow and permafrost all year. The lower portions of the kingdom are subarctic taiga, thawing out during the spring and summer months.

Topography
Moscovy can be divided into two distinct regions, its frozen northern reaches and the subarctic southern portions. The frozen northern portion of Moscovy is covered in permanent snow and permafrost. In some areas, especially in the far north where the White Wastes begin, the area is a tunda, coniferous trees such as pines, spruces, and larches are far and few between and dwarf shrubs, mosses, and lichens are the only real viable plant species. In the southern taiga, below the timber line, the land is characterized by forested hills of pine, spruce, and larch. During the spring and summer months, much of the southern taiga is devoid of snow completely and vegetation comes alive. During the autumn and winter months, snowfall generally covers the region, though this is dependent on precipitation from year to year.

Lake Bakkal is an icy body of water located in the eastern portion of the country, in the shadows of the Nedanyan Mountains. The lake is considered holy by the populace of the kingdom and the only individuals allowed to immerse themselves in its waters are the vreymonni and the wychlari, the wandering holy men and women who live in the wilds of Moscovy.

Because the Nedanyan Mountains blocks the Moscovyians from accessing the Sea of Swords, extra importance is placed on the Frozen Sea. While the sea presents numerous hazards to the men who set sail in it, the rewards outweigh the risks. Every day, ships set sail from port city of Norovgod hunting fish, seals, and whales. In addition, the port gives the other nations of the world access to the markets of Moscovy.

Major Cities
Smolenska (Capital)

Norovgod (major trading town)

Goluvko (

Smaller Towns
Alesk