Lastfell

The Townsland of Lastfell
Region Map
Politics
Controlled by the Realm of Melhed
Duchy	Agyr
Local Lord	Senator Asterion Arakiss
Knights	Marc de Coivos Pietro of Arc
Troop Centers	Nordic Axemen
Region Information
Type of Region	Townsland
Location	River (north)
Weather	North Tundra
Population (Last Census)	3667
Gold Production	428 Gold
Food Production	103 Bushels

Description

The region of Lastfell is centered in the middle of both geographical and cultural versatility of the northern part of Beluaterra. The town is known amongst the people of this great continent as the "Crossroads of the North", a name which speaks for itself. From the west it is surronded by Qual and the Jedinchel Mountains, where the spring of the Great Northern River can be found, mountains that many who were there describe as "travelling hell". From the north it is protected by the lush forests of Wailing Wood and historical city of Unger. On the east, when a man looks real hard, the Bay of Souls can be seen while the Great Northern River slips quietly into it. And from the south, the Great Northern River itself cuts off Lastfell from the neighbouring region of Bil Havil.

Lastfell is a critical region in Melhed. It is the only point within many hundreds of miles where people can cross the Great Northern River from the northern half of Melhed to the southern. The only connection between Lastfell and Bil Havil, northern and southern part of the world actually, if we look north of the Jedinchel Mountains, is a bridge built in the days of old. The bridge and its accompanying ferry are both constructed of heavy timbers, almost the size of full trees. Together they are known as the "Fell Crossing". This characteristic gives a great strategic and military opportunities to anyone who controls Lastfell, so it is not odd that many times in history the region was, nicely said, a "matter to discuss". The region also represents important fortified crossroad region. It is a gathering point for armies where they can get some light repairs and protect the only bridge across the Great Northern River.

History

Asterion slaying a dragon. This was his first battle in Beluaterra, and also his first encounter with such a legendary beast, the deadliest of all the Daimons.

The history of Lastfell is very rich and significant, although the exact details are lost to the rivers of time. In the Age of Mystery it supposedly belonged to Helonon, a barbaric realm that Argos, hero of ancient Melhed, destroyed. In the Age of Blood it was the property of the democracy of Ar Agyr, based in Unger and was a major defense point of that nation against the Defensive Alliance. During the Age of Reason, it came under Melhed control and was vital in defense against the inhumans of the second invasion. Having destroyed Ar Agyr, the inhumans had free reign over the north on the other side of the river. The walls of Lastfell, built by Bimbo Neuropa, and the reason he gained the Medal for Construction, allowed Melhed's small forces to fend off the hoards. The rulership of Bimbo Neuropa lasted for extremly long time, which makes him the most honoured and loved amongst the people of Lastfell, and is mostly because of him that Lastfell stands proud today. The people have, in his honour, constructed a large monument made of silver in the center of the townsquare. The heir and succesor of Bimbo is a fierce warrior Asterion Arakiss. He is mostly deserved for writing and collecting the scripts, scrolls and handwritings of Lastfell and putting it all in books that were later published. In that manner the region became alive in urban legends and more familiar in the educated world. The region of Lastfell under the leadership of Asterion took a major part in recounquering the northern part of Melhed and connecting it with the mainland. Asterion also finished upgrading the famous palisades Bimbo built. Nowadays a mighty motte and bailey stands proud and laughs in the face of the enemy.

Climate

One of the many flows of the Great Northern River, the beautiful Seemalach, home of the Seemalach Fox

The climate in Lastfell is characterized as North Tundra. In physical geography, tundra is an area where the tree growth is hindered by low temperatures and short growing seasons. In tundra, the vegetation is composed of dwarf shrubs, sedges and grasses, mosses, andis and lichens. Scattered trees grow in some tundra. The word "tundra" usually refers only to the areas where the subsoil is permafrost, or permanently frozen soil. However, due to regions abundance of fresh water there are plenty of forests and blooming plants, along with a mild climate. With plenty of forests comes the shelter from the harsh winds of the north. In some regions of Lastfell there are numerous hills that make valleys conveniant for improvised natural roads.

Animal species of Lastfell are also quite unique as the fauna. The most memorable are: Seemalach Fox, Caribou, Ermine, Grizzly Bear and the Harlequin Duck. The most famous is the Seemalach Fox which is also somewhat the unoque animal of Lastfell, breeding and residing only in the vicinity of Seemalach. The Seemalach Fox is about 10 -16 inches long and weighs about 6-12 pounds. It is about the size of an ordinary dog. It has short legs a long bushy tail that it uses as insulation by wrapping it around itself when sleeping. Its long hair is white in the winter, and "blue" or gray in the summer. Its head has a stubby muzzle, small ears, and large eyes. Its feet are lined with fur, which helps it conserve heat. The Arctic fox has adapted a stealthy movement due to its predatory nature.