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The Massura Region

The Massura region is Hessdalen's equivalent to Polynesia. It is a stretch of warm ocean between the continents of Norphendra and Rosnen, dotted with small islands and atolls. Life here is often slow paced and remote, with economies and traditions linked to fisheries and other resources in the primary sector.

Massura itself is a sunken continent similar to Zealandia, stretching from Lenessia down to the Prince Cassius Islands. Except in the case of Massura, evidence suggests that the continent physically sank, rather than being flooded by rising sea levels alone.

There are 7 independent countries in Massura. They are:

The Union of the King Byurnic Islands

The Kingdom of Hasenkos

The Republic of Istius

The Dominion of Lenessia

The Kingdom of Samaru

The Republic of West Massuria

The Federation of Vaunaka and the Kitshire Islands

There are also 9 dependent territories. They are:

Elari and Topus (Talnoa)

Moleno Reef (Talnoa)

Karsk Islands (Ivranse)

Cristi Reef (Daskosa)

Southrest (Terronosia)

Truosq (Terronosia)

Prince Cassius Islands (Yevsburg)

Trusk Islands (Yevsburg)

Mallekos (Yevsburg)

The Joint Authority for Peace in Central Lenvai and the Outer Territories.

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The Joint Authority was established in the mid 140s ACC as a means to facilitate the end of the Eskathish Civil War. It is not an alliance, but rather its intention was to be a peacekeeping force and a mediator between the Empire and the rebels of Bysynth. It originated with the Terronosian intervention in the port city of Helneth, which had been a fierce battleground in the war.

The JA led the negotiations that led to the signing of the peace treaty, establishing Bysynth as a sovereign state and exempting the empire from reparations and responsibility for wrongdoings. It also established a large demilitarized zone between the two states, as well as a smaller one at Port Tucksen. These zones are officially governed by the JA, and are monitored by peacekeeping forces from several nations.

The JA has been subject to high controversy.

Officially a neutral entity, it is heavily dominated by the Terronosian government. Some outright accuse it of being a puppet of Terronosia. Additionally, all overseas territories of Eskathion, none of which were ever contested in the war, were brought under JA authority. Many of them later came under direct Terronosian occupation. This infuriated the Eskathish government, especially when the JA was intended to be a temporary entity but has made no initiative to begin the handover of its occupied territories.

Federation of Vaunaka and the Kitshire Islands

I've been working on developing a Polynesia-esque region on Hessdalen between Norphendra and Rosnen. So far I have created 15 new countries and territories, and I have named this region Massura. The islands of Massera are very small, and are mostly located on top of a relatively shallow part of the ocean. This is because Massura is a sunken continent, similar to Zealandia except that it quite literally sank thousands of years ago, instead of being flooded by rising sea levels.

The Federation of Vaunaka and the Kitshire Islands has a unique origin story. Most of Massura had no indigenous population prior to the arrival of explorers from Norphendra and Lenvai. The exception to this is Hassenkos, Samaru, and Mallekos (all of which are related to the Hassenkosians). Vaunaka is the only part that had an indigenous population that was unrelated to Hassenkos.

Vaunaka was claimed and controlled by Soaratia until the 140s, when the civil war happened. The Vaunakans declared independence at this time. The nearby Kitshire Islands were controlled by Eskathion, which was also going through a civil war. These islands had no indigenous population, and the inhabitants were all Eskathish settlers.

Eskathion maintained control of the islands throughout the civil war, which the settlers were okay with. It was during the peace talks though, that things changed. Terronosia asserted itself as a mediator, and overstepped in its role. The Terronosians were the leading peacekeeping force in the demilitarized zone, and had a substantial force there. They also occupied all of the Eskathish overseas territories as a temporary measure, but refused to leave.

The Kitshire Islanders objected to this occupation furiously. They began to revolt, and found an ally in their independent neighbours. Together they successfully expelled the Terronosians from their islands, after which they united and formed an Indigenous-settler federation.

Aetheria is located in a mountain valley between Ralos and Braeowl. It is a picturesque land of plenty with endless water and food. The nation is inhabited by the mysterious Aetherians, who are very reclusive and not welcoming of outsiders. Therefore, little is known about the inaccessible reclusive kingdom by those in the rest of Lindmire.

ruins such as this are the only glimpses that most in Lindmire will have at Aetherian society. These ruins are the remnants of a time when the Aetherians were active in the lands beyond their borders, serving as border watchpoints. All Aetherian structures outside the valley lie abandoned today. The ruins of Llywelth in Braeowl mark the entry point to the only pass into Aetheria. a treacherous system of caves and mountain ledges that few have ever traversed alive.

When the Aetherians were active outside of their borders, they were seen as powerful warriors and respected across the land. Their ability to fly gave them an exceptional battlefield advantage, and their skills with a blade were unmatched. The halflings of the Dravelek region saw them as benevolent protectors, as did the Ralosians. Many statues have been built in their honor across Lindmire, especially in those areas whose cultures revere them.

The last battle the Aetherians participated in was the Second Battle of Hookspire pass, where they assisted Ralos in defending the pass against an invading elven force. It was an especially brutal battle, and the Aetherians had grown tired in engaging in the savagry of the flightless. It strongly influenced their policy of isolation, which has remained in place for hundreds of years.

The Aetherians strongly resemble angels, but the resemblance is only physical. They are a living, breathing, species, scientifically referred to as Homo Avis. Aside from their wings they are essentially humans, though with lifespans that are twice as long. Their wings are feathered and usually white. Black feathered wings do occur, but are rare.

Map I did up of Nova Scotia's Cumberland County. Can't decide if I prefer it with the paper texture or without.

Cumberland is Nova Scotia's only border county, connecting to New Brunswick through the low lying Chignecto Isthmus. It borders Colchester County to the south and east, and has a coast on the Northumberland Strait, the Minas Basin, and the Chignecto Bay, the latter two being the upper portions of the Bay of Fundy and home to the world's highest tides.

It is home to two UNESCO sites (Joggins Fossil Cliffs and the Cliffs of Fundy Geopark), the Cobequid highlands, countless waterfalls, and scenic locations such as Cape d'Or, Wentworth Valley, and the Elysean Plains of Minudie.

Every time I post something to r/imaginarymaps it gets taken down for lOw EfFoRt.

Lycanthropy is an infectious disease or a curse, depending on who you ask. In truth it is both. A curse that was bestowed on one that the cursed can give to another through a bite, much like an infection would be transmitted.

Those infected can be cured with an antidote, but this must be done before the next full moon. The transformation of werewolves in Lindmire is tied to the full moon, if an infected person is not cured by then, it becomes much more difficult to remove the curse.

After transforming into a werewolf, individuals loose all sense of being and turn primal. Lycanthropy is able to infect humans, dentari, and elves. But there are no known cases of it infecting aetherians, pilosans, or serpentkin.

The origins of the curse is unknown. Some say it is tied to the white dragon itself, others suggest it was created by witches or even the divine creator.

Werewolf sightings and attacks are very rare in the present day, with most occurring in the mountains between Caelwyn and Rhydan.

The Dominion of Gulsen is a small tropical to sub tropical country located in western Rosnen. It is Rosnen's most developed country, and is a member of the TCA.

I decided to try out a different style of map. This shows some of the sights to see in Gulsen, including:

Oveski Dome

Fort Yvesworth

Cape Jents Observatory

New Ruvenski Tower

East Bay Tower

Druski Bay Clock Tower

West Point Lighthouse

Blue Manor

Evanni Falls

Mount Lukkiv

Rustika Blue Lighthouse

Gris Point Arch

Edston Museum of Natural History

I've been working on a new map of Gulsen, and I wanted to include a flag graphic in it. So I made this and it so looks like an animated gif you'd see on a 90s or 2000s website.