Nirtoh

Nirtoh ('North' in Arlain) is the second largest continent in modern-day Arris. It is governed in its entirety by the kingdom of Ridak, although two minor, semi-autonomous cities do exist at the continent's southern tip: Bahz and Mierk. The Bahz-Mierk Canal is a major port in Nirtoh that separates the Cantera and New Eire Seas, which, by law, must stop eastern ships from entering western waters, and vice-versa. The only way to circumnavigate this canal by sea is through the dangerous waters around the broken islands of Siytoh Minor.

Nirtoh was colonized by akma during the Akratome prior to the emergence of modern human civilization. While elsewhere, humans slew these humanoid beasts and largely invaded their land during the rise of the Empiritome (see Dovna), Nirtoh is famous for an alliance between men and beasts that resulted in a joint kingdom named Ridak. Native akma are equal citizens to the kingdom alongside humans.

Geography Nirtoh is a hot, desert continent, with minor patches of tropical rainforest towards its southern edge, but enormous, uninhabited sand dunes across the north, leading into a seat of mountain ranges that feeds into the Northern Highlands. Many towns and cities, Ridak included, are built underground, to escape the burning heat.

The Muhuja Mountains, wherein Ridak's warrior camp is located, is similar in geography to Eada's Jenguard Mountains, meaning they contain a variety of wild dragons. From there, the famous Three Mouth River runs eastward, feeding into several oases.

Relevant books

During 'Lionstone ', the protagonists encounter a curious riddling swamp frog who attempts to stop them from crossing the Three Mouth River. Once passing all tests and finding the desert city, they are arrested by akma and thrown into Ridak's warrior camp, where they discover a dark secret about the newly-crowned boy prince. Den also encounters the Red Engalion, a mythical creature, in the heart of the desert.

In 'Jewel of Thieves ', the party join a band of rowdy pirates departing Bazh-Mierk in search of hidden treasure located on Siytoh Minor, believing they will find one of Den's bloodstones.