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	== Inhabitants ==		== Inhabitants ==
	Most ~~of the people~~ of the Aban collectively call the lands in which they live [[Abanir]]. Nomadic and settled tribes alike thrive on the open grasslands, each with their own long histories and unique cultures. The orcs of [[Druzda]] often migrate into the western edges of the steppe and have even established some permanent encampments, notably [[Oghad Kul]] and [[Idkir Kul]], on the open plains. In the south, colonies established by [[Amshan]] expand along the coast. Various other peoples, such as the [[Urkhaim]] [[Dwarf\|dwarves]], [[Xuldorai]] giants, and more live on or around the steppe.		Most peoples of the Aban collectively call the lands in which they live [[Abanir]]. Nomadic and settled tribes alike thrive on the open grasslands, each with their own long histories and unique cultures. The orcs of [[Druzda]] often migrate into the western edges of the steppe and have even established some permanent encampments, notably [[Oghad Kul]] and [[Idkir Kul]], on the open plains. In the south, colonies established by [[Amshan]] expand along the coast. Various other peoples, such as the [[Urkhaim]] [[Dwarf\|dwarves]], [[Xuldorai]] giants, and more live on or around the steppe.

	== Geography ==		== Geography ==

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	=== Geography and climate ===		=== Geography and climate ===
	The Aban Steppe covers a massive expanse of land, stretching ~~over three and a half thousand~~ miles from ~~where~~ its western end near the [[Phiora Sea]] to the peaks of the [[Cage]] to the east, broken only by the occasional smaller mountain range. Nearly the entire steppe is treeless. It is primarily vast fields of grasslands, but there is a great deal of variation in the landscape still. In the north the steppe turns into tundra before meeting the alpine biomes of the [[Northern Wall]], while in the south the lands grow more temperate and verdant, especially around [[Tomb Lake]]. In the far east the steppe turns especially dry as it meets the [[Uxtamazata Desert]], which is otherwise entirely enclosed by large mountains.		The Aban Steppe covers a massive expanse of land, stretching thousands of miles from its western end near the [[Phiora Sea]] to the peaks of the [[Cage]] to the east, broken only by the occasional smaller mountain range. Nearly the entire steppe is treeless. It is primarily vast fields of grasslands, but there is a great deal of variation in the landscape still. In the north the steppe turns into tundra before meeting the alpine biomes of the [[Northern Wall]], while in the south the lands grow more temperate and verdant, especially around [[Tomb Lake]]. In the far east the steppe turns especially dry as it meets the [[Uxtamazata Desert]], which is otherwise entirely enclosed by large mountains.

	The region is broadly quite flat, though the monotony of the seemingly endless fields of grasses and shrubs is broken occasionally by several major areas of uplands. Most notable are the rolling [[Arbuk Hills]] and [[Four Kings Fells]] in the east, the rough and ragged [[Demon Hills]] and [[Broken Wheel Hills]] in the west and south, respectively, and the elevated plateaus of the [[Wildsun Rise]] in the central steppe. Permanent rivers are uncommon in the Aban Steppe. Some flow from the mountains into one of a few major lakes scattered across the steppe, but elsewhere rivers, streams, and lakes are more ephemeral, carrying water only during the uncommon times of heavy rains.		The region is broadly quite flat, though the monotony of the seemingly endless fields of grasses and shrubs is broken occasionally by several major areas of uplands. Most notable are the rolling [[Arbuk Hills]] and [[Four Kings Fells]] in the east, the rough and ragged [[Demon Hills]] and [[Broken Wheel Hills]] in the west and south, respectively, and the elevated plateaus of the [[Wildsun Rise]] in the central steppe. Permanent rivers are uncommon in the Aban Steppe. Some flow from the mountains into one of a few major lakes scattered across the steppe, but elsewhere rivers, streams, and lakes are more ephemeral, carrying water only during the uncommon times of heavy rains.

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	== Inhabitants ==		== Inhabitants ==
	Most of the people of the Aban collectively call the lands in which they live [[Abanir]]. Nomadic and settled tribes alike thrive on the open grasslands, each with their own long histories and unique cultures. The orcs of [[Druzda]] often migrate into the western edges of the steppe and have even established some permanent encampments, notably [[Oghad Kul]] and [[Idkir Kul]], on the open plains. In the south, colonies established by [[Amshan]] ~~grow~~ along the coast. Various other peoples, such as the [[Urkhaim]] [[Dwarf\|dwarves]], [[Xuldorai]] giants, and more live on or around the steppe.		Most of the people of the Aban collectively call the lands in which they live [[Abanir]]. Nomadic and settled tribes alike thrive on the open grasslands, each with their own long histories and unique cultures. The orcs of [[Druzda]] often migrate into the western edges of the steppe and have even established some permanent encampments, notably [[Oghad Kul]] and [[Idkir Kul]], on the open plains. In the south, colonies established by [[Amshan]] expand along the coast. Various other peoples, such as the [[Urkhaim]] [[Dwarf\|dwarves]], [[Xuldorai]] giants, and more live on or around the steppe.

	== Geography ==		== Geography ==

	=== Geography and climate ===		=== Geography and climate ===
	The Aban Steppe covers a massive expanse of land, stretching over three and a half thousand miles from where its western end near the [[Phiora Sea]] to the peaks of the [[Cage]] to the east, broken only by the occasional smaller mountain range. Nearly the entire steppe is treeless. It is primarily a vast ~~expanse~~ of grasslands, but there is a great deal of variation in the landscape still. In the north the steppe turns into tundra before meeting the alpine biomes of the [[Northern Wall]], while in the south the lands grow more temperate and verdant, especially around [[Tomb Lake]]. In the far east the steppe turns especially dry as it meets the [[Uxtamazata Desert]], which is otherwise entirely enclosed by large mountains.		The Aban Steppe covers a massive expanse of land, stretching over three and a half thousand miles from where its western end near the [[Phiora Sea]] to the peaks of the [[Cage]] to the east, broken only by the occasional smaller mountain range. Nearly the entire steppe is treeless. It is primarily vast fields of grasslands, but there is a great deal of variation in the landscape still. In the north the steppe turns into tundra before meeting the alpine biomes of the [[Northern Wall]], while in the south the lands grow more temperate and verdant, especially around [[Tomb Lake]]. In the far east the steppe turns especially dry as it meets the [[Uxtamazata Desert]], which is otherwise entirely enclosed by large mountains.

	The region is broadly quite flat, though the monotony of the seemingly endless fields of grasses and shrubs is broken occasionally by several major areas of uplands. Most notable are the rolling [[Arbuk Hills]] and [[Four Kings Fells]] in the east, the rough and ragged [[Demon Hills]] and [[Broken Wheel Hills]] in the west and south, respectively, and the elevated plateaus of the [[Wildsun Rise]] in the central steppe. Permanent rivers are uncommon in the Aban Steppe. Some flow from the mountains into one of a few major lakes scattered across the steppe, but elsewhere rivers, streams, and lakes are more ephemeral, carrying water only during the uncommon times of heavy rains.		The region is broadly quite flat, though the monotony of the seemingly endless fields of grasses and shrubs is broken occasionally by several major areas of uplands. Most notable are the rolling [[Arbuk Hills]] and [[Four Kings Fells]] in the east, the rough and ragged [[Demon Hills]] and [[Broken Wheel Hills]] in the west and south, respectively, and the elevated plateaus of the [[Wildsun Rise]] in the central steppe. Permanent rivers are uncommon in the Aban Steppe. Some flow from the mountains into one of a few major lakes scattered across the steppe, but elsewhere rivers, streams, and lakes are more ephemeral, carrying water only during the uncommon times of heavy rains.

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	=== Geography and climate ===		=== Geography and climate ===
	The Aban Steppe covers a massive expanse of land, stretching over three and a half thousand miles from where its western end near the [[Phiora Sea]] to the peaks of the [[Cage]] to the east, broken only by the occasional smaller mountain range. Nearly the entire steppe is treeless. It is primarily a vast expanse of grasslands, but there is a great deal of variation in the landscape still. In the north the steppe turns into tundra before meeting the alpine biomes of the [[Northern Wall]], while in the south the lands grow more temperate and ~~lush~~, especially around [[Tomb Lake]]. In the far east the steppe turns especially dry as it meets the [[Uxtamazata Desert]], which is otherwise entirely enclosed by large mountains.		The Aban Steppe covers a massive expanse of land, stretching over three and a half thousand miles from where its western end near the [[Phiora Sea]] to the peaks of the [[Cage]] to the east, broken only by the occasional smaller mountain range. Nearly the entire steppe is treeless. It is primarily a vast expanse of grasslands, but there is a great deal of variation in the landscape still. In the north the steppe turns into tundra before meeting the alpine biomes of the [[Northern Wall]], while in the south the lands grow more temperate and verdant, especially around [[Tomb Lake]]. In the far east the steppe turns especially dry as it meets the [[Uxtamazata Desert]], which is otherwise entirely enclosed by large mountains.

	The region is broadly quite flat, though the monotony of the seemingly endless fields of grasses and shrubs ~~isbroken occaisionallyby~~ several major areas of uplands. Most notable are the rolling [[Arbuk Hills]] and [[Four Kings Fells]] in the east, the rough and ragged [[Demon Hills]] and [[Broken Wheel Hills]] in the west and south, respectively, and the elevated plateaus of the [[Wildsun Rise]] in the central steppe. Permanent rivers are uncommon in the Aban Steppe. Some flow from the mountains into one of a few major lakes scattered across the steppe, but elsewhere rivers, streams, and lakes are more ephemeral, carrying water only during the uncommon times of heavy rains.		The region is broadly quite flat, though the monotony of the seemingly endless fields of grasses and shrubs is broken occasionally by several major areas of uplands. Most notable are the rolling [[Arbuk Hills]] and [[Four Kings Fells]] in the east, the rough and ragged [[Demon Hills]] and [[Broken Wheel Hills]] in the west and south, respectively, and the elevated plateaus of the [[Wildsun Rise]] in the central steppe. Permanent rivers are uncommon in the Aban Steppe. Some flow from the mountains into one of a few major lakes scattered across the steppe, but elsewhere rivers, streams, and lakes are more ephemeral, carrying water only during the uncommon times of heavy rains.

	Temperatures on the steppe can vary greatly, both seasonally and over the course of a day. Summers are usually quite hot, for the latitude at least, while winters are bitterly frigid.		Temperatures on the steppe can vary greatly, both seasonally and over the course of a day. Summers are usually quite hot, for the latitude at least, while winters are bitterly frigid.

	=== Fauna ===		=== Fauna ===

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	== Trade ==		== Trade ==
	{{SeeAlso\|~~Year's~~ Road}}		{{SeeAlso\|Hundred Days Road}}

	The ~~Year's~~ Road, a trade route that passes across the breadth of the steppe, is the most important and frequently traveled of the routes that connect Rovakhit and the nations of the Phiora and [[Kirnashal Sea\|Kirnashal]] seas. The wealth that passes across the Aban poses many opportunities for the inhabitants of the steppe, some of whom engage in trade with the merchant caravans and others in raiding. The Road meanders across the steppe, mostly tracking as close to major cities as possible for safety. Despite its name the trade route is hardly a road in any real sense, merely a corridor of travel that might occasionally be marked by infrequent cairns.		The Hundred Days Road, a trade route that passes across the breadth of the steppe, is the most important and frequently traveled of the routes that connect Rovakhit and the nations of the Phiora and [[Kirnashal Sea\|Kirnashal]] seas. The wealth that passes across the Aban poses many opportunities for the inhabitants of the steppe, some of whom engage in trade with the merchant caravans and others in raiding. The Road meanders across the steppe, mostly tracking as close to major cities as possible for safety. Despite its name the trade route is hardly a road in any real sense, merely a corridor of travel that might occasionally be marked by infrequent cairns.

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	The Year's Road, a trade route that passes across the breadth of the steppe, is the most important and frequently traveled of the routes that connect Rovakhit and the nations of the Phiora and [[Kirnashal Sea\|Kirnashal]] seas. The wealth that passes across the Aban poses many opportunities for the inhabitants of the steppe, some of whom engage in trade with the merchant caravans and others in raiding. The Road meanders across the steppe, mostly tracking as close to major cities as possible for safety. Despite its name the trade route is hardly a road in any real sense, merely a corridor of travel that might occasionally be marked by infrequent cairns.		The Year's Road, a trade route that passes across the breadth of the steppe, is the most important and frequently traveled of the routes that connect Rovakhit and the nations of the Phiora and [[Kirnashal Sea\|Kirnashal]] seas. The wealth that passes across the Aban poses many opportunities for the inhabitants of the steppe, some of whom engage in trade with the merchant caravans and others in raiding. The Road meanders across the steppe, mostly tracking as close to major cities as possible for safety. Despite its name the trade route is hardly a road in any real sense, merely a corridor of travel that might occasionally be marked by infrequent cairns.

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	== Inhabitants ==		== Inhabitants ==
	~~Though not a nation in any real sense, most~~ of the people of the Aban collectively call the lands in which they live [[Abanir]]. Nomadic and settled tribes alike thrive on the open grasslands, each with their own long histories and unique cultures. The orcs of [[Druzda]] often migrate into the western edges of the steppe and have even established some permanent encampments, notably [[Oghad Kul]] and [[Idkir Kul]], on the open plains. On the other ~~side of~~ the ~~Aban~~, ~~the settled peoples of~~ [[~~Rovakhit~~]] ~~have claimed parts of the eastern grazelands~~, ~~sometimes coming into tension with~~ the ~~nomads of the region~~.		Most of the people of the Aban collectively call the lands in which they live [[Abanir]]. Nomadic and settled tribes alike thrive on the open grasslands, each with their own long histories and unique cultures. The orcs of [[Druzda]] often migrate into the western edges of the steppe and have even established some permanent encampments, notably [[Oghad Kul]] and [[Idkir Kul]], on the open plains. In the south, colonies established by [[Amshan]] grow along the coast. Various other peoples, such as the [[Urkhaim]] [[Dwarf\|dwarves]], [[Xuldorai]] giants, and more live on or around the steppe.

	== Geography ==		== Geography ==

	=== Geography and climate ===		=== Geography and climate ===
	The Aban Steppe ~~stretches~~ from near the [[Phiora Sea]] ~~in the west~~ to the ~~more hilly lands of Rovakhit in the east, and from the foothills~~ of the [[~~Zakros Range~~]] ~~in the south~~ to the ~~[[Kuzal Mountains]] and alpine tundra in~~ the ~~north~~. Nearly the entire steppe is treeless. It is primarily a vast expanse of grasslands, ~~though these plains turn to shrublands~~ in the ~~semi-arid regions~~ of the ~~southeast. Small forests can be found~~ in the more ~~northerly~~ and ~~westerly reaches of~~ the steppe ~~but elsewhere trees are limited to isolated small groves around local depressions where water collects~~.		The Aban Steppe covers a massive expanse of land, stretching over three and a half thousand miles from where its western end near the [[Phiora Sea]] to the peaks of the [[Cage]] to the east, broken only by the occasional smaller mountain range. Nearly the entire steppe is treeless. It is primarily a vast expanse of grasslands, but there is a great deal of variation in the landscape still. In the north the steppe turns into tundra before meeting the alpine biomes of the [[Northern Wall]], while in the south the lands grow more temperate and lush, especially around [[Tomb Lake]]. In the far east the steppe turns especially dry as it meets the [[Uxtamazata Desert]], which is otherwise entirely enclosed by large mountains.

	The region is broadly quite flat, though ~~with~~ several major areas of uplands~~, notably~~ the rolling ~~terrain of~~ the [[~~Arbuk~~ Hills]] and the elevated ~~plateau~~ of the [[Wildsun Rise]]. Permanent rivers are uncommon in the Aban Steppe. ~~Several begin in~~ the ~~Kuzal Mountains before flowing~~ into the ~~[[Iron Lake]] in the northwest~~, but elsewhere rivers, streams, and lakes are more ephemeral, carrying water only during the uncommon times of heavy rains.		The region is broadly quite flat, though the monotony of the seemingly endless fields of grasses and shrubs isbroken occaisionallyby several major areas of uplands. Most notable are the rolling [[Arbuk Hills]] and [[Four Kings Fells]] in the east, the rough and ragged [[Demon Hills]] and [[Broken Wheel Hills]] in the west and south, respectively, and the elevated plateaus of the [[Wildsun Rise]] in the central steppe. Permanent rivers are uncommon in the Aban Steppe. Some flow from the mountains into one of a few major lakes scattered across the steppe, but elsewhere rivers, streams, and lakes are more ephemeral, carrying water only during the uncommon times of heavy rains.

	Temperatures on the steppe can vary greatly, both seasonally and over the course of a day. Summers are usually quite hot, for the latitude at least, while winters are bitterly frigid.		Temperatures on the steppe can vary greatly, both seasonally and over the course of a day. Summers are usually quite hot, for the latitude at least, while winters are bitterly frigid.

	=== Fauna ===		=== Fauna ===
	No animal is more closely associated with the Aban Steppe than the horse. Herds of these creatures wander the landscape, some tame and others wild. Other animals that can be commonly found on the steppe include eagles, kestrels, bears, foxes, giant aurochs, antelopes, and, in the more arid regions, camels.		No animal is more closely associated with the Aban Steppe than the horse. Herds of these creatures wander the landscape, some tame and others wild. Other animals that can be commonly found on the steppe include eagles, kestrels, bears, foxes, steppe lions, yaks, giant aurochs, antelopes, and, in the more arid regions, camels.

	Though far from the only dangerous creature to be found, wyverns are a particular threat on the open plains of the Aban. These aggressive draconic beasts have a particular fondness for hunting the livestock the peoples of the steppe rely upon, striking at herds kept by nomadic groups and city-dwellers alike. Most nest in the hilly regions of the steppe, potentially flying for quite a distance from their dens in search of prey. The wyverns are a persistent menace that all who live on the steppe know to always be on guard against.		Though far from the only dangerous creature to be found, wyverns are a particular threat on the open plains of the Aban. These aggressive draconic beasts have a particular fondness for hunting the livestock the peoples of the steppe rely upon, striking at herds kept by nomadic groups and city-dwellers alike. Most nest in the hilly regions of the steppe, potentially flying for quite a distance from their dens in search of prey. The wyverns are a persistent menace that all who live on the steppe know to always be on guard against.
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	{{SeeAlso\|Year's Road}}		{{SeeAlso\|Year's Road}}

	The Year's Road, a trade route that passes across the breadth of the steppe, is the most important and frequently traveled of the routes that connect Rovakhit and the nations of the Phiora and [[~~Chaska~~ Sea\|~~Chaska~~]] seas. The wealth that passes across the Aban poses many opportunities for the inhabitants of the steppe, some of whom engage in trade with the merchant caravans and others in raiding. The Road meanders across the steppe, mostly tracking as close to major cities as possible for safety. Despite its name the trade route is hardly a road in any real sense, merely a corridor of travel that might occasionally be marked by infrequent cairns.		The Year's Road, a trade route that passes across the breadth of the steppe, is the most important and frequently traveled of the routes that connect Rovakhit and the nations of the Phiora and [[Kirnashal Sea\|Kirnashal]] seas. The wealth that passes across the Aban poses many opportunities for the inhabitants of the steppe, some of whom engage in trade with the merchant caravans and others in raiding. The Road meanders across the steppe, mostly tracking as close to major cities as possible for safety. Despite its name the trade route is hardly a road in any real sense, merely a corridor of travel that might occasionally be marked by infrequent cairns.

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	== Trade ==		== Trade ==
	{{SeeAlso\|~~Hundred Days~~ Road}}		{{SeeAlso\|Year's Road}}

	The ~~Hundred Days~~ Road, a trade route that passes across the breadth of the steppe, is the most important and frequently traveled of the routes that connect Rovakhit and the nations of the Phiora and [[Chaska Sea\|Chaska]] seas. The wealth that passes across the Aban poses many opportunities for the inhabitants of the steppe, some of whom engage in trade with the merchant caravans and others in raiding. The Road meanders across the steppe, mostly tracking as close to major cities as possible for safety. Despite its name the trade route is hardly a road in any real sense, merely a corridor of travel that might occasionally be marked by infrequent cairns.		The Year's Road, a trade route that passes across the breadth of the steppe, is the most important and frequently traveled of the routes that connect Rovakhit and the nations of the Phiora and [[Chaska Sea\|Chaska]] seas. The wealth that passes across the Aban poses many opportunities for the inhabitants of the steppe, some of whom engage in trade with the merchant caravans and others in raiding. The Road meanders across the steppe, mostly tracking as close to major cities as possible for safety. Despite its name the trade route is hardly a road in any real sense, merely a corridor of travel that might occasionally be marked by infrequent cairns.

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The '''Aban Steppe''' {{Pronunciation|ah-BAHN}} is a major steppe on [[Kishar]].

== Inhabitants ==
Though not a nation in any real sense, most of the people of the Aban collectively call the lands in which they live [[Abanir]]. Nomadic and settled tribes alike thrive on the open grasslands, each with their own long histories and unique cultures. The orcs of [[Druzda]] often migrate into the western edges of the steppe and have even established some permanent encampments, notably [[Oghad Kul]] and [[Idkir Kul]], on the open plains. On the other side of the Aban, the settled peoples of [[Rovakhit]] have claimed parts of the eastern grazelands, sometimes coming into tension with the nomads of the region.

== Geography ==

=== Geography and climate ===
The Aban Steppe stretches from near the [[Phiora Sea]] in the west to the more hilly lands of Rovakhit in the east, and from the foothills of the [[Zakros Range]] in the south to the [[Kuzal Mountains]] and alpine tundra in the north. Nearly the entire steppe is treeless. It is primarily a vast expanse of grasslands, though these plains turn to shrublands in the semi-arid regions of the southeast. Small forests can be found in the more northerly and westerly reaches of the steppe but elsewhere trees are limited to isolated small groves around local depressions where water collects.

The region is broadly quite flat, though with several major areas of uplands, notably the rolling terrain of the [[Arbuk Hills]] and the elevated plateau of the [[Wildsun Rise]]. Permanent rivers are uncommon in the Aban Steppe. Several begin in the Kuzal Mountains before flowing into the [[Iron Lake]] in the northwest, but elsewhere rivers, streams, and lakes are more ephemeral, carrying water only during the uncommon times of heavy rains.

Temperatures on the steppe can vary greatly, both seasonally and over the course of a day. Summers are usually quite hot, for the latitude at least, while winters are bitterly frigid.

=== Fauna ===
No animal is more closely associated with the Aban Steppe than the horse. Herds of these creatures wander the landscape, some tame and others wild. Other animals that can be commonly found on the steppe include eagles, kestrels, bears, foxes, giant aurochs, antelopes, and, in the more arid regions, camels.

Though far from the only dangerous creature to be found, wyverns are a particular threat on the open plains of the Aban. These aggressive draconic beasts have a particular fondness for hunting the livestock the peoples of the steppe rely upon, striking at herds kept by nomadic groups and city-dwellers alike. Most nest in the hilly regions of the steppe, potentially flying for quite a distance from their dens in search of prey. The wyverns are a persistent menace that all who live on the steppe know to always be on guard against.

== Trade ==
{{SeeAlso|Hundred Days Road}}

The Hundred Days Road, a trade route that passes across the breadth of the steppe, is the most important and frequently traveled of the routes that connect Rovakhit and the nations of the Phiora and [[Chaska Sea|Chaska]] seas. The wealth that passes across the Aban poses many opportunities for the inhabitants of the steppe, some of whom engage in trade with the merchant caravans and others in raiding. The Road meanders across the steppe, mostly tracking as close to major cities as possible for safety. Despite its name the trade route is hardly a road in any real sense, merely a corridor of travel that might occasionally be marked by infrequent cairns.

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