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...torContinentalPytharnianSea.jpg|thumb|right|The Pytharnian Sea is an inlet of the [[Askonian Ocean]] wedged between [[Barathorn]] and [[Pytharnia]] ]] ...tween the two continents. The Pytharnia Sea may be accessed by the waters of the [[Pallathantic Sea]] to the south and southeast and by the [[Mathareusa

...ore territory of Asdauria. Asdauria is the largest content on the world of Asdar. [[File:Asdauria_Continent_001.jpg|thumb|300px|Map of the Continent of Asdauria, outlined in yellow, in relationship to neighboring and contiguous

...BorealOcean.jpg|thumb|200px|The Boreal Ocean covers the arctic region of [[Asdar]].]] ...sea bounds along the northern coast of [[Barathorn]], of [[Asdauria]], and of the [[New World]]. It is prone to very cold weather, snowstorms, icebergs,

...pg|thumb|300px|The Amshoori Sea is a inland body of water on the west edge of the [[High Deserts]] ]] ...re more saline than freshwater, but considerably less salty than the [[Sea of a Thousand Curses]].

...umb|300px|The Bardost Sea lies in the greater [[Boreal Ocean]] to the west of [[Barathorn]].]] ...o heavy winter storms and choppy waters. In legendary times, sea-warriors of western Barathorn rowed its waves to lands in the [[New World]].

[[File:Map_TwoBahunas.jpg|thumb|150px|The Two Bahunas rest at and south of the equator.]] ...sun. The [[Ojo Empire]] comprises much of western Za-Bahuna. The presence of the Ojo Empire has kept most merchant companies from establishing any power

...ing 'divine heifer,' much adored by the common people of the rural reaches of Ithatia. *[[Republic of Ithatia]]

...]]. Ancient tradition says that it is called a branch, meaning a 'branch' of [[Kuol Tuvahr]] or the cosmic urwelt from which all [[titans]], [[human]], [[File:Asdar Pallathantic JMS.png|thumb|400px|The Pallathantic Region of Asdar by map artist Joshua Morley-Smith]]

...ún.jpg|thumb|300px|Disradún is the southern portion of the great continent of [[Asdauria]].]] ...ed part of Disradún. Disradún touches the [[Sungotine Sea]] and the [[Sea of Malankhas]].

[[File:MapBayofSealgo.jpg|thumb|300px|The Bay of Sealgo rests in the eastern [[Pallathantic Sea]].]] ...] and the Bay of Sealgo which leads into the [[Pallathantic Sea]]. The Bay of Sealgo does not provide deep access into the [[High Shadevan Valley]]. Rat

[[File:MapAddanineSea.jpg|thumb|300px|Map of the Addanine Sea as it opens to the [[Pallathantic Sea]] ]] ...Dantochio Island]]. The [[Isle of Dagonthis]] rests roughly in the middle of the Addanine Sea.

[[File:MapBayofElmundel.jpg|thumb|300px|The Bay of Elmundel in southern [[Barathorn]].]] ...athorn. It is protected to large measure from very choppy waters. The Bay of Elmundel separates [[Dewyddair]] from [[Firche]].

...d the coast of the northeastern [[Glaike Peninsula]] thgrough the [[Strait of Firche]] into the [[Pytharnian Sea]].]] ...ndel]]. The Guspan Bay is the only means of access to the sea for the land of [[Dewyddair]]. [[Drackmarrow]] is the largest port city in Guspan Bay.

...at the southern mouth of the [[Strait of Ummak]] and is part of the [[Sea of Malankhas]].]] ...e Jukk Sea. The Jukk Sea is prone to cyclonic storms from the greater Sea of Malankhas.

{{See also|List of Chronologies}} In the world of Asdar, history is the written account of the past as transmitted by the elite. Priests, scholars, and rulers are re

...kyos.jpg|thumb|200px|The Sea of Parkyos rests against the long north coast of [[Umbardia]] as shown in blue on this map.]] ...nd high surges against the northern coast of Umbardia. Ports along the Sea of Parkyos are sometimes used for launching dangerous expeditions into the wes

...MapLocatorOrrhymbyHemispheric.jpg|thumb|200px|Locator Map of the continent of Orrhymby]] [[File:Orrhymby_2750_001.jpg|thumb|300px|Map of the Continent of Orrhymby]]

...ghlands and is problematic politically as it includes part of the Republic of Johaulia. ...apCorundyCulturalRegions.jpg|thumb|left|250px|The various cultural regions of modern [[Corundy]].]]

...ations sadly is one of their greatest weaknesses and the irresistible lure of power. ...from its basis in chaos cults to its reformation into lawfulness by means of the [[Isbajutha]].

...he southeast of the woodland. The [[Disdrirn Elves]] occupy the stretches of the forest below the Glumhurst Hills and have forbidden all permanent human [[File:MapSkelkastForest.jpg|thumb|300px|Map of the Skelkast Forest resting in the southern Great Disdrire Forest in [[Pyth

...le:MapGulfGonsky.jpg|thumb|300px|The Gulf of Gonsky rests along the coasts of southwestern [[Barathorn]].]] ...as]], and the [[Bay of Jombergroy]]. The greatest port cities of the Gulf of Gonsky are [[Genskas]] ([[Gonsk]]) and [[Lugdunia]] ([[Charst]]).

...een the southwest end of the [[continent]] of [[Pytharnia]] and the island of [[Erechóreb]].]] ...arnian Sea]]. The Golden Sea is part of the Pallathantic Sea which is part of the greater [[Askonian Ocean]]. The Golden Sea is subject to winter storms

...e:MapZephasia001.jpg|thumb|300px|Tropical Zephasia overlaps the continents of [[Asdauria]] and [[Bahuna]].]] ...ipurt]], [[Zaaltuumtl]], and [[Omedzure]]. [[Ishdind]] is culturally part of Zephasia as well.

...a.jpg|thumb|300px|The Sea of Magdaia is a large bay in the easternmost end of the [[Pallathantic Sea]].]] ...yhoyre River]] empties into the Sea of Magdaia. In ancient times, the Sea of Magdaia was peopled with [[tritons]], human fishermen, and pirates. It was

...romb' is a old Pytharnian word that means a high mountain with great folds of rock rising on its heights, usually with great exposed rock. ...the slopes of the Pytharnee Drombs by historians and hikers. Small groups of gontha herders practicing seasonal transhumance persist in modern times.

[[File:Bahuna&Za-Bahuna 2750 001.jpg|thumb|300px|Map of the [[Two Bahunas]]]] ...Bahuna's twin continent, [[Za-Bahuna]] is even more unexplored to humans of the [[Pallathantic Region|Pallathantic]]. The great [[Inka River]] flows t

...e Purple Sea rests in the [[Sungotine Sea]] against the southwestern coast of [[Sungo]] by [[Wenjobia]].]] ...ually mild and can vary from month to month. The Purple Sea is the source of seasonal rainstorms in Wenjobia and elsewhere in southern Sungo. The sea i

.... The [[Leaping Sea]] that hugs the coast of [[Glaye]] is considered part of the Mathareusan Sea. In ancient times, voyagers traversed the Mathareusan ...MapMathareusanSea.png|thumb|300px|The Mathareusan Sea joins several bodies of water in the north [[Askonian Ocean]].]]

...s]] and ultimately in the immense battle fought at the time of the [[Flood of Aturyanda|Great Flood]]. Many scholars and most orc sages strong disagree ...irahuan, the [[New World]]. The [[Jykki]] were obliged to fight in behalf of their [[Geddamin]] overlords in the [[Geddamin Wars]]. Most orcs live in wa

...apBastardsSea.jpg|thumb|300px|The Bastards Sea rests in the mideast center of the [[Pallathantic Sea]].]] ...to which the western Pallathantic Sea are prone. The Bastards Sea is free of islands except at its periphery where it approaches [[Pytharnia]] or northe

...distances upon the surface of [[Asdarah]]. Asdarography includes the study of cartography. *[[Sea of Malankhas]]

[[File:MapLocatorShadevanDelta.jpg|thumb|200px|Locator Map of the islands of the Shadevan Delta]] [[File:ShadevanDelta_ 2750_001.jpg|thumb|140px|The Islands of the Shadevan Delta]]

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...Barathorn]], [[Midrardia]], all of [[Danona]], all of [[Eloaria]], and all of northwestern [[Weshif]] are included. This is sometimes called the 'Greater [[File:GreaterPallathanticRegion_001.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Map of the Greater Pallathantic Region]]

...ests between the northern ends of [[Bahuna]] and [[Za-Bahuna]] and is part of the greater [[Shimehaz Ocean]].]] ...tion from the northeast, passing south, and move southeast along the coast of Bahuna to Za-Bahuna. The sea is prone to piracy.

...thumb|left|200px|Locator Map showing Dúrandwor in relationship to the rest of the [[Greater Pallathantic]]]] ...[[Geddamin Giants]] and later by the [[Neptultchi]] until the immigration of the [[Moigthe Tribes]].

...b|300px|The Blue Sea is an expansive bay that rests against the west coast of Zephasia.]] ...through the Grand Canal for much of its sustenance. Since the completion of the Canal in 2718, piracy has been nearly eliminated in the Blue Sea.

...regions. The Medibgóëse system is based upon the number eight. One eighth of the ddwmir is the [[smaktal]] and eight ddwmir are equal to one [[karusagda ...[[Dwarven Fathom]] which is more commonly used for the elevation and depth of asdarographic.

...ibsews. They are one of the most common reptilian beasts of burden in the regions where they are commonly found. They live about 20 to 25 years. [[Category:Fauna of Asdar]]

[[File:AmandalPlateau&Environs 2750 001.jpg|thumb|300px|Map of the Amandal Plateau in the central and southern [[Jaggudorns]]]] ...eat barrier between the Thwarrish Tribes of Thrace and the Donavish Tribes of Pytharnia. Despite the name 'plateau,' the region is hardly flat and is cr

...ome think this race was the [[titans]], but it remains uncertain. The core of Tzirpacallarion is thought to be hollow, but nobody really seems to know fo ...ble to see any stars, except perhaps one or two truly brilliant stars, and of course, the sun Sh'ray.

[[File:MapLocatorDanonaHemispheric.jpg|thumb|200px|Locator Map of Danona in the Old World]] [[File:MapLocatorDanona.jpg|thumb|200px|Locator Map of Danona south of the [[Pallathantic Sea]]]]

...Irdan is the fifth largest island in the Republic of Ithatia. The demonym of the name Irdan is Irdanite and the adjective is Irdanic or Irdanite. *[[Republic of Ithatia]]

...which leads into the greater [[Shimehaz Ocean]]. By means of the [[Strait of Opaz]], sea merchants can access the [[Kastubian Sea]], the [[Turtle Sea]], ...] arrives by way of the [[Turtle Sea]], crossing through the [[Grand Canal of Benjalay]].

[[File:MapLeapingSea.jpg|thumb|300px|The Leaping Sea lies south of [[Glaye]] and is an important sea route.]] ...the northwest coast of the island of [[Nymentho]]. It is considered part of the [[Mathareusan Sea]] and, in turn, the [[Askonian Ocean]].

...and few humans. The source of the great [[Tayhoyre River]] lies just north of the forest. ...presentative of the [[Shakhumbla]] and he receives tribute from the tribes of the Vadsinkoinen, such as it is, to send to his master in [[Aiak]].

...hland. [[Heylundia]] and [[Stregno]] are important cities along the shores of the Baliphut River. [[File:Map TayhoyreRiver.jpg|thumb|300px|The course of the Baliphut River]]

..., having settled the mountains only a few thousand years after the [[Flood of Aturyanda]]. The highest mountain of the Ithrads is [[Makka K'bar]] which rises nearly 30 [[Dwarven Fathom|dwarv

...o measure an infinite realm, then the Astral Realm is surely the most vast of all polycosmic realms. =Divisions of the Astral Realm=

[[File:MapSeaofAsbardy.jpg|thumb|300px|The Sea of Asbardy is a great inlet in southwestern Pytharnia which communicates direc ...waterborne access between these regions and for access to the capital city of [[Bryndyd]].

...nt of Barathorn. The northernmost tip of the peninsula of Iskonassi is off of this map.]] ...gon Sea, into [[Mariners Bay]], and to the walls of the dwarven city-state of [[Ruby Gates]], so named for its famous traffic in rubies.

...e prey as well as the predator. The western ranges were the ancestral home of the [[Zarajove]]ni. [[File:AdamantineMountains_2750_001.jpg|thumb|300px|Map of the Adamantine Mountains]]

...pLocatorSeaoftheDead.jpg|thumb|The Sea of the Dead hugs the northern coast of [[Danona]], shown in dark blue.]] ...Sea of the Dead is part of the [[Pallathantic Sea]] which is in turn part of the [[Askonian Ocean]]. In very ancient times, sailors would prefer mutiny

...hern mouth and is part of the greater [[Pallathantic Sea]]. Like the rest of the Pallathantic Sea, the Gonfalese Sound has a wet, temperate climate. It ...estination for seaships entering the Gonfalese Sound. Important sea ports of the sound include [[Rhiamnus]], [[Tanthgefri]], [[Airefithuny]], and [[Gand

*Rubishi Lager (name derives from 'Rubia', the local goddess of beer) Asbardian Winemakers are some of the oldest and proudest in the world.

[[File:Sungo_2750_001.jpg|thumb|300px|Map of the Continent of Sungo]] ...d [[Pamnest|Sungotinians]], but what knowledge these masterful calculators of thought possess, they do not share publicly.

[[File:Shagrela'al TitansSea 2750 001.jpg|thumb|300px|Map of Shagrela'al]] ...ami populations. The Zehlibs of Shagrela'al have been the spiritual heads of the Imzaha religion for over a thousand years. The term 'zehlib' is often

[[File:MapTwoBahunas.jpg|thumb|340px|Map of the continent of the Two Bahunas]] ...or 'sunrise.' The name 'Bahuna' comes into [[west]]ern languages by means of the [[Zephasian Language]]. The greatest river in the Two Bahunas is the [

...odern age that the capital city of [[Trevirs]] with the highest population of humans (nearly one million) in the [[West]] is less than two hundred fifty ...le:GreatDisdrireForest_01.jpg|thumb|500px|Map of the Great Disdrire Forest of Pytharnia]]

...nds are meager in terms of geographic surface, there are hundreds of miles of shoreline. [[File:IthatianIsles_2750_001.jpg|thumb|300px|Map of the Ithatian Islands]]

[[File:MapHighPytharnia.jpg|thumb|300px|Outline of High Pytharnia]] ...[[Nystasy River|Nystasy]]. [[Durrhaunve]] and [[Dúrandwor]] are not part of High Pytharnia.

[[File:MapLocatorWeshifHemispheric.jpg|thumb|200px|Locator Map of Weshif in the Old World]] ...]] south of the [[Adamantine Mountains|Adamantines]] and west of the [[Sea of a Thousand Curses]].]]

...b|200px|Gliri rests midway in the [[Pallathantic Sea]], close to the coast of [[Pytharnia]].]] [[File:MapGliri.jpg|thumb|300px|The island of Gliri is culturally tied to the Ithatians on the south and Moigthe on the n

...Danona]], culturally it is attached to the neighboring nations and peoples of the Pallathantic, especially [[Corundy]] to the east and northwestern [[Wes [[File:Ambrinqua 2750 001.jpg|thumb|300px|Map of Ambrinqua]]

...settlement. Sky piracy is illegal is nearly every state of the world of [[Asdar]] and often punished by execution. =History of Sky Piracy=

...niaHemispheric.jpg|thumb||200px|Locator Map of Pytharnia in the hemisphere of the Old World]] [[File:MapLocatorPytharnia.jpg|thumb|200px|Locator Map of Pytharnia within the Greater Pallathantic Region]]

...ceremonial, but was nonetheless greatly revered. The effective sovereignty of monarchy was regained midway in the twenty sixth century. ...ion_ca2500_01.png|thumb|300px|Early Expansion of Thracian Empire. World of Asdar Screen Capture, ©2023, All Rights Reserved.]]

[[File:MapLocatorPallathanticSea.jpg|thumb|200px|Locator Map of the Pallathantic Sea]] {{Hatnote|This article deals with the body of water between [[Pytharnia]] and [[Danona]]. For other uses, see [[Pallathan

...arrier which persists in an age of [[skycraft]] and [[titancraft]] vessels of the air. [[File:Jaggudorns 2750 001.jpg|thumb|300px|Map of the Jaggudorn Mountains]]

...hóreb is the homeland of the Yophenthean people whose forebears ruled most of the [[Greater Pallathantic Region]] during the [[Yophenthean Empire]]. Eve [[File:Erechóreb 2750 001.jpg|thumb|300px|Map of Erechóreb and neighboring islands]]

[[File:MapLocatorThrovy.jpg|thumb|200px|Locator Map of Lucacia in the Greater Pallathantic]] ...[over-province]] of the [[Aurician Empire]] and incorporates the provinces of [[Goscundy]], [[Alascundy]], [[Ugornia]], [[Brodora]], [[Uthragunia]], [[Le

This is the time of sky migrations and pre-Yophenthean Empires. The late [[Yophenthean Empire]] reached across the regions of the [[Pallathantic Sea]]. The setting is either within the empire or in a n

[[File:MapCorundy JMS.png|thumb|left|300px|Map of Corundy, art by Joshua Morley-Smith]] ...was named [[Midretasso]] and, before that, [[Kshandiguh]] which means land of the golden bull.

Diet and Cuisine of Asdaran Cultures {{See also|List of Spirits, Beers, and Wines of Asdar}}