The Volcanic Hills

The Volcanic Hills is one of the most desolate sectors of Talislanta. It is a land defined by fire and ash.

Environment

• Atmosphere: Perpetual clouds of smoke and ash, accompanied by sulfurous fumes.
• Terrain: Rivers of molten lava and scorched rock.

The Saurans

The dominant species of this hostile region is a race of reptilian humanoids.

• Lifestyle: They live in walled stone enclosures.
• Technology: They forge crude iron weapons and armor.
• Warfare: They utilize trained land dragons as massive siege engines.
• Religion: They worship Satha, a fire-breathing Dragon Goddess believed to be the mother of their race.

The Raknids

The Saurans share their hills with a hated and dangerous rival species.

• Nature: A sorcerous hybrid of demon and scorpion.
• Behavior: Near-mindless creatures focused entirely on survival.
• Social Structure: They live in Hives ruled by grotesquely bloated Queens who possess mysterious powers of control.

Conflict

The region is characterized by a state of perpetual warfare:

• Sauran vs. Quan: Frequent clashes with the neighboring Quan Empire.
• Sauran vs. Raknid: A constant struggle for dominance within the Volcanic Hills.