Dran

Birthplace of the Humans
Dran is an eastern continent within the northern hemisphere that is East of Coronix and Flamn, and North of Ariaoy. It contains large deserts and mountainous wastelands that stretch across the center of it. Inside the deserts, there are many jagged rock formations that can tower from mere feet to a mile high. There are also oases that dot across the vast amounts of sand and stone where life tends to thrive the most. On the polar ends of the continent, there are lush plains and savannas, and also small stretches of jungle.

Dran is full of rich resources that are sought by many such as salt and spices, precious minerals such as gems and iron ore. Much of the world's finest stone is excavated from Dran's large hills and mountainsides. A few of the world's comodities and animals originate from here such as wheat and cattle.

From these conditions, humans have thrived and built a civilization worthy to call home. However, that did not stop them from settling new lands, but many humans still remain at these hot lands, primarily residing in the northern and southern coast where it is cooler and along the rivers and deltas where food and water is more plentiful, along with sparse communities in oases. Many of the later immigrants traveling to Coronix move to the desert Divided by the great mountain range as it reminds them of their home and some colloquially refer to it as "Little Dran".

Trading
While the lands of Dran aren't quite as known for trading as Nomadicia, Residing within Coronix. However the various nations and city-states have been trading amongst themselves for many generations and have branched out to a more global scale as there is a great demand for their goods. Many raw resources like spices, salt, and stone, as well as crafts such as jewelry, fine fabric, potions, and pottery.

Culture of Dran
Dran's culture usually is centered around life and water. Water is a cultural sign of life and prosperity. Palaces and other extensively crafted buildings are adorned with water features like fountains and pools to show off people's power and wealth. Many people of Dran wear thin cloth that allows them to be comforted but to not get heat stroke. Many people wear cultural clothing with wrapped cloth around their face and neck for aesthetics and for practical reasons. Many buildings are made of stone and sand due to it being ample in most of Dran.

The continent was once very human-centric until other sentient species made home there and many have flocked here from across the world. It is a popular destination for those seeking to be merchants and traders as well as those who want to find wealth as a laborer as they pay well. Many Flamn ship craftsman come to Dran to sell-well crafted boats and merchant vessels. While Dran is no longer the beacon of civilization of its ancient times, it has become a very diverse continent which seeks to develop its own identity, all the while battling the powerful evils at its doorstep.