Post by Meurtrier Pride Staff on Jul 13, 2011 18:47:49 GMT -5
Volcyne Canyon
Tucked away between the mountains lies a large pass known as the Volcyne Canyon. Named after the Volcyne Mountain Range, this place has an oddly serene appeal. It sits in the middle of Volcyne Basin, an odd and sudden drop in the otherwise higher altitude area. Many predict it was once a lake before the Volcanoes erupted. Many of the Basin's water flooded into the Canyon and created a lush and fertile land.
Oddly enough, if one were to traverse through a hidden and currently sealed cave, you would find yourself in the Shadow Veldt. Nobody truly know what happened to Meurtrier's old home. The pride simply left due to the only drinkable water source drying up.
Volcyne Canyone may resemble the Shadow Veldt in some areas. The grass type is the same soft and green cushion and the mountains seem to bend and twist the same. There is even a Sakura grove filled with Sakura trees. Two large caves sit hidden behind mountan cliffs and the land is filled with beach and water.
A large Volcano, Mount Volante stands tall and defiant against the land. It is active and controls a series of Lava Pools, or, 'lesser volcanoes' throughout the Canyon. Its magma chamber and heart span so far and so deep that Volante also controls the geiysers and Volcanoes in Volcyne Basin and The Shadow Veldt.
Ah but as destructive as Mount Volante is, She has a gentile, tender side. Without her, the solid mountain would hav never been carved into the valley. The soil and sand never fertile enough to grow grass and life giving trees. So Respect her. Fear her, yet thank her. Without Volante, Life would be impossible.
Due to the open lava pools and large Volcano, the climate is tropical, similar to a rainforest. Volcyne Canyone suffers from frequent rain and heavy storms as well as humidity and haze. This provides many animals to hunt and is a prime spot of land.
The Canyon itself is large with many open spaces. Several large prides could live here comfortably. All the water is fresh and drinkable as well as teeming with life. A great lake Seperates Volante from most of the land, giving a safe place for lava to drain and cool should Volante spill over or have a minor eruption. Any large eruption would endanger the entire Canyon still.
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The territory in TEAL is Meurtrier's main land and patrol path.
The territory in GREEN is Jaaku's main land and Patrol path.
The entire map is shared by the two prides and they both claim dominion over the entire Canyon. Due to Hualde and Former not getting along, the prides currently stick to their own areas but are civil with one another when they do meet up.