Oldeshire

The approximate area of Oldeshire

Oldeshire is a storied and diverse geographical region, known as the oldest inhabited landmass within the Shire. This ancient land boasts a wide variety of biomes, rugged mountains, and intricate waterways, making it a place of both natural beauty and historical significance.

Geography

Borders

The western edge of Oldeshire is defined by the majestic Leopard Mountains, known for their glacially carved striations and mostly treeless appearance.

On the eastern edge of Oldeshire, you'll find the Athitican Mountain Range, characterized by sharp angular features and dense evergreen forests. These mountains provide a stark contrast to the more arid regions in the west. Beyond these mountains and the eastern sea lies the Vallachia region.

The northern border of Oldeshire is less well-defined but is widely accepted to align with southern edge of the Lost Valley area, part of the Lost Commonwealth.

The southern boundary of Oldeshire is defined by the Southern Ocean.

Pangea Valley

One of the most remarkable geographical features is the Pangea Valley, a valley in the middle west situated far below sea level, surrounded by an active volcano and a glacier peak. It's a place of geological wonder and breathtaking landscapes.

Floating Islands of Tyrozone

Oldeshire boasts the mysterious and captivating Tyrozone, a collection of floating islands suspended in the air by enigmatic forces, creating a surreal and magical sight for visitors.

Biomes

Oldeshire primarily comprises vast grasslands and lush forests, with small desert landscapes north of the Leopard Mountains, adding diversity to the region's ecosystems.

Infrastructure and Culture

Oldeshire is the birthplace of the Shire Transit Authority, making it the de facto central hub for all highways and rail lines that extend throughout the Shire. This efficient transit system connects the region to the rest of the world.

Oldeshire culture is distinct in its rejection of many trappings of modernity. Most settlements are car-free, embracing eco-friendly modes of transportation. While airports are conspicuously absent in the region, New Orange City houses OAX, a facility designed to accommodate airships, bridging the gap between the past and present.

The towns and villages of Oldeshire are replete with medieval castles, some still in use, while others deliberately maintain a rustic and medieval town square feel. Nevertheless, Oldeshire enjoys modern comforts, including television, internet, and all the efficient logistics systems the rest of the world enjoys.

Population and Major Cities

Oldeshire is the most populous region within the Shire, teeming with a vibrant and diverse populace. The Mainland/New Orange City/New Venice metropolitan statistical area anchors the center-east of the landmass and serves as the epicenter of culture, commerce, and innovation.

Other major cities within Oldeshire include Equos, Beauregard, Augusta Traianea, Athitica, Silex Civis, and Tyrozone, each contributing to the rich tapestry of the region.

The western side of Oldeshire remains relatively underdeveloped when compared to the bustling east. A large swath of land between Beauregard in the Leopard Mountains and Schaufensterpuppen on the west is shrouded in mystery. Many settlements within this area are ancient, abandoned, and forgotten, though attempts to develop the west side persist with limited results. Akorok, Elden, and Beauregard represent newer developments in this western territory.

Inhabitants

Oldeshire is primarily inhabited by humans, though the cosmopolitan cities such as Mainland and Orange City are home to a diverse array of sentient races. In the southwest, it is more common to encounter Sammichians, as this region lies closer to their homeland, fostering cultural exchanges and shared experiences.

List of Settlements

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Northwest

1. Aelfort 2. Aetheria 3. Baden 4. Bastar’s Land 5. Bastar’s Sports Complex 6. Carved Halls National Monument 7. Chester Mills 8. Contract Hall 9. Dark Isles 10. Disneyland 11. Elmswell 12. Equos 13. Esthar University 14. Exzoa 15. Gravel Pond 16. Hideaway Hills 17. Hwales 18. Hyunadorea 19. Kaldaron 20. Kuzvak 21. Moria 22. Moderna Compound 23. Nub City 24. Ortus Mallum 25. Oxley 26. Perindeus 27. Shroomtown 28. Silence Castle 29. Stonegate 30. Tanagra Castle Ruins 31. Tyrozone 32. Voutsinas 33. Witness Outpost 34. Woodstock

Northeast

1. Alsma 2. Arena Island 3. Arceus 4. Athitica 5. Augusta Traianea 6. Barad-Dur 7. Batavia 8. Black Rock Monastery 9. Bristol 10. Camelot 11. Clarksburg 12. Cloud Top 13. Cognac 14. Colony 15. Darktown 16. Duomo 17. Elathuria Island 18. Europa 19. Gerlach 20. Gnar Clan Island 21. Hyrule 22. Kelimanjaro 23. Mitnuir 24. New Ann Arbor 25. Phasma 26. Range Guild Village 27. Redtown 28. Rhius 29. Riverdale 30. Rougeport 31. Sakura 32. Sandalvania 33. Senbazuru 34. Shai-Ling 35. Shire Zoo 36. Sottomarino 37. Synagogue 38. Tanima 39. Transfagarasan 40. Westport 41. Wyrm Theatre

Southeast

1. Alpha Forest Preserve 2. Barlod Bandit Hideout 3. Belthil 4. Blacknight 5. Bork 6. Budapest 7. Burrone 8. Carvenhall 9. Disputatio Insulam 10. Duncaroo 11. El Dorado 12. Floressima 13. Fraser 14. FridayFunLand 15. Ghastreach 16. Hearthstone 17. Holzdorf 18. Homestar Port 19. Ionia 20. Ivory Beach Historical Site 21. Jarreau Plateau 22. Lamename Village 23. Mainland 24. Montouto Church 25. Morris’ Oldeshire Estate 26. New Haven 27. New Orange City 28. Nivosus 29. Novus 30. Peach 31. Petra 32. Pheldoon 33. Pucktown 34. Quazama Village 35. Redbrooke 36. Rose Byrne Meteorite Lake 37. Rabblegard 38. Seratapera 39. Shadow Creek 40. Shan-ning 41. St. Brooks 42. Venezia Nuova

Southwest

1. Akorok City 2. Archspire 3. Beauregard 4. Bloodmist 5. Blossomburg Castle 6. Bognor Regis 7. Bree 8. Brumley 9. Cat Temple Ruins 10. Chowder 11. Corvid 12. Downton 13. Elden 14. Falore 15. Gong-Chengshi 16. Gray Havens 17. Grittle 18. Helvetica 19. Hermes 20. Leesland 21. Lothlorien 22. Minas Tirith 23. Muloville 24. New Vashon 25. Outerhaven 26. Pangea 27. Pitfall 28. Podesta Village 29. Ravenmoore 30. Ravenwood 31. Riverside 32. Roma 33. Schaufensterpuppen 34. Shong-Durr 35. SilkTouch 36. Silex-Civis 37. Slyyhole 38. Sunspear 39. Temple of Aethon 40. The Hilltop Hotel 41. Timber Stone Town 42. Yorkshire