Geography of Cashar

Cashar is typically divided into six loosely defined topographic zones: the Cashari Desert, the Ramort Plains, the Marjan and Walstret Mountains, the Sinka Oasis, the Pesodyna Mesas, and the Monran Coast. The largest of these areas are the Cashari Desert. The terrain in the Cashari Desert is quite flat and subject to areas of quicksand and brackish salt flats. The Ramort Plains are cut by the Auros River. Lake Sinka occupies much of the Sinka Oasis, making the areas around it quite rich in fertile soil suitable for agricultural development and pursuits. The next topographical area covers the Marjan and Walstret mountain ranges stretching from the west and from the east respectively. The highest peak belongs to Mount Lazez in the Marjan Mountains at 3,488 m. Northwest of the Marjan Mountain range is the Pesodyna Mesas, an area of rocky hills and flat-top plateaus. Finally, there's the coastline which extends about 2,000 kilometers.

The beaches are well-maintained, white sandy shores with beautiful crystal-clear waters. Cashar takes a lot of pride in its pristine environment. Tourism and animal trade is such a big industry in Cashar that economic interests lie heavily in ensuring the environment remains clean. The highest point is at an elevation of 3,488 m, and the lowest point is at sea level. It typically faces temperature extremes and has two distinct seasons. The winter months bring comfortable daytime temperatures while summer months are dominated by the heat. Annually, Cashar receives anywhere from 76 to 500 mm of rainfall per year.

Topographic Zones

Auros River

The Auros River is a singular river which exists in Cashar and stretches to 1,125 kilometers. It cuts through the Ramort Plains which are itself nourished by the river and through the states of Sostynak, Shakel, and Nykel, and ending in Krona. It is home to nearly 50 species of fish with about 20% being endemic. The Cashari people draw about 2 million cubic meters of water from this river each year as it is a major source of fresh water. The river gets its name from the Amiran word for "spirit" likely referencing the beliefs of Tabrodists especially given the Tree of Stones nearby.

Marjan Mountains

The Marjan Mountains are a mountain range which exist in southwestern Cashar. The range is mostly located in the state of Bitkan, but some of it stretches to the bottom tip of the state of Qindrak. The highest peak of the mountain is Mount Lazez which stands at 3,488 m. The mountain range gets its name from the Ketek word "marjan" which can be broken into two parts: "mar" meaning "stop" and "jan" meaning "wonder." It is generally taken to mean "wonder stop" referring to a place that is awe-inspiring. Mount Lazez gets its name from the Ketek word "lazez" which can be broken into two parts: "laz" meaning "birth" and "ez" meaning "from." It is generally taken to mean "from birth" which may refer to a Tabroda belief about the world and the Spirit of Stone.

Walstret Mountains

The Walstret Mountains are a mountain range which exist in northeastern Cashar. The range is located in the eastern portion of Shakel and Nykel and the southern portions of Krona and Drakam. The mountains are smaller, elevation-wise, compared to the Marjan Mountain range. The Walstret Mountains are home to an extensive network of caverns - one of which is the famous Alkmirt Caverns, known for its cave paintings from early humans in Alharu. The mountains get their name from the Ketek word "walstret" which can be broken into two parts: "wal" meaning "tall" and stret meaning "proud." It is often taken to mean "proudly tall."