Oldeshire

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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

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

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

20. Hla Oad

21. Hyrule

22. Kelimanjaro

23. Mitunir

24. New Ann Arbor

24. New Brumley

25. Phasma

26. Range Guild Village

27. Redtown

28. Rhius

29. Riverdale

30. Rougeport

31. Sakura

32. Sandalvania

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 Village Historical Site

21. Jarreau Plateau

22. Lamename Village

23. Mainland

24. Montouto Church

25. Morris’s 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. Telston

40. Temple of Aethon

41. The Hilltop Hotel

42. Timber Stone Town

43. Yorkshire