Tarmaggae

Tarmaggae is a cold and rocky region nestled between the Estamlias and Zukani mountains, located north of Arandas and south of Maer Cel.

Terrain
The terrain of Tarmaggae varies from east to west. In the west, there are naturally forming sandstone pillars on which hardy vegetation grows. It is rich in sandstone, which the hill dwarves make use of. To the east, the plant life is more sparse, and the terrain is rocky and inhospitable, but rich in iron, bronze and silver.

Climate
The average temperatures for Tarmaggae are 10 to 30 degrees in winter, and 55 to 75 degrees in the summer. Rainfall is on the lower side- most plants get their hydration from groundwater running down from the mountains.

Inhabitants
The most populous occupant of Tarmaggae are the hill dwarves. Cast out by their mountain dwarf cousins long ago they’ve settled into the region in tight communities. Although most of them live in small, tribal villages, there are two known cities of hill dwarves: Devrola and Iridae. The hill dwarves used to occupy much of Arandas as well, but in recent years have been moving back north into Tarmaggae.

Flora
Plants that require little water tend to grow here. Trees tend to be shorter in stature, although they can be found in nearly every nook and cranny. They have large, long roots that reach deep into the earth and tap into underground reservoirs.

In Tarmaggae, potatoes, beets and other ‘dry’ crops grow.

Rye and barley is grown, and the hill dwarves are believed to be the first to create beer from these crops.

Fauna
Giant Weasels roam the hillsides of Tarmaggae, which the hill dwarves use as work animals and mounts.

Tarmaggae is a cold region, although not the coldest, and as such it is devoid of most cold-blooded animals.

Settlements
Devrola • Hellica • Iridae