Ulandari Peninsula
The Ulandari Peninsula rests on the west coast of the Za-Bahunan Continent, jutting into the Keolamattu Sea. It is mostly semi-arid and the closest major river is the Achwara River that empties near the city of Izimbuju at the base of the peninsula. The Tulunku Bay lies to the north of the peninsula. Like most of Za-Bahuna, the Ulandari Peninsula is found in the southern hemisphere. The Ulandari Peninsula is of great significance to the Umtalist religion, especially on account of the Sacred Park of the Ongobizai. For this reason, the peninsula receives a steady stream of pilgrims from the rest of the Ojo Empire.
Despite its sandy, aridity, there are small oases and along the northern shore, there are drought-resistant trees.
Sacred Park of the Ongobizai
The Sacred Park of the Ongobizai rests on the mid of the northwest coast of the Ulandari Peninsula. In this park which remains relatively greener than the surrounding arid lands rise the shimmering stones of the Ongobizai, shiny, dark grey boulders of immense size, jutting into the sky from the earth which believers acknowledge as the remains of colossal, mythical beasts. In the time of legend, these beasts, the Ongoko, appearing as a unique combination of the elephant and the giant sloth, were sent by earth divinities to thwart the purposes of the god Umtal. Legends explain how Umtal prevented their designs and converted the beasts in several contests to his side. The god granted the beasts immortality as massive boulders jutting to the sky. Today believers make pilgrimages to the site.
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