The Darklands

Geography
The westernmost continent of Maia, The Darklands consisted largely of volcanic wastes, mountains and dark forests such as the Deathwoods. They were the homeland of the Yann. The River Karyn ran from west to north, with the city of Karax at its estuary. Further south could be found the cities of Dalziell and Zhaloisi.

Due to the dangerous nature of the Darklands, its population tended to cluster into large cities, with smaller settlements, even the relatively large town of Meux, struggling to survive.

Population
The population of The Darklands is thought to have consisted primarily of Yann and Dailga, with a small percentage of Darkmen.

Creatures
The Darklands boasted a large array of deadly creatures, including Malkyrks, Geta, Harpies, Nihorns and Bane, as well as some less deadly ones such as Goblins and Norgins. This was the only place in The Twin Worlds where Wight Mane and Black Ghost Dragons could be found, and it is also believed that the feared Pterra originated here.