Vesanus

The spiritual home of the Natales lifestyle.

= Geography = Vesanus is a peculiar island, with the Carpo Mountains running along the northern coast that divides the island into an eastern and a western section. These two sections could not be anymore different from one another, both in climate and general lifestyle.

To the Southeast of the mountains lies a flat corridor that separates the mountains from the hills on the other side. This pass called Eluvies, is one of the safest parts of the Eastern half of the island though not terribly adequate at sustaining life. One the other side of Eluvies, the Collium begins, an expansive run of hills that though more dangerous to traverse, is home to very delicious and exotic wild grasses and other vegetation. As the hills break and the Eluvies widens, the Pronus Plains begins. Similar to the Pratum on Ortus, the plains are wide and flat with a variety of different plants but not necessarily the succulents that some would find most appealing. Coast runs all around the island making it a perfect place for foals to play in the lapping waves.

To the West you will find the large and beautiful Musco Forest. The forest itself is thick and temperate and incredibly difficult to navigate without prior knowledge. Its inhabitants certainly perfer it this way. Within the forest there are several trees that are sacred to the horses that follow the Natales religion. In addition, nearest to Votum is a small but coveted pool of water called Ignavum. Like most large water supplies in the forest, several different catervas have assumed ownership of the area and it is frowned upon for unknown outsiders to linger long. A long and steady river runs from the mountains and through the middle of the forest. Amnis Sereno is an incredibly popular spot for Catervas to spend time and the river is well-known for its large deposits of special purple stones that are a part of the Natales way of life. To the far Northwest sits a dark swamp called Palus which is not visited except in death. The great tree Sophia stands watch just outside its confines.

The mountains narrow in the middle of the island and in the open space sits a wide bay that is very important to the Natales horses as well. Sominum Pelvim, or the Bay of Dreams, is visited each year on a foal's birthday so they may make their wish for the year. It is considered a very important cultural event. And finally, nearest to the bay in a carved out bit of the mountains sits the Sortitio, a serene pool that spills out into the ocean. This is visited with great frequency by the herds of Vesanus who covet the serenity and break from the harsh mountains.

= Lore =


 * Mattya's Tale
 * Duco's Tale
 * Atromito's Story