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Society

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	=== Society ===		=== Society ===
	Historically Magnia was strongly tribal, with the divisions from these tribes and their clans defining Magnian social lines. While the majority of the tribes now only exist in name and shared traditions, the influence of them remains, even as many of their peoples live in large cities and towns across the region. All still know their tribe, even if now it may mean little more than an additional name and an assurance that, if one travels to a far-away town, they will find friendly faces willing to share food and a roof.		Historically Magnia was strongly tribal, with the divisions from these tribes and their clans defining Magnian social lines. While the majority of the tribes now only exist in name and shared traditions, not in territory, the influence of them remains, even as many of their peoples live in large cities and towns across the region. All still know their tribe, even if now it may mean little more than an additional name and an assurance that, if one travels to a far-away town, they will find friendly faces willing to share food and a roof.

	Traditionally Magnian tribes were defined by their relationship to local fey and nature spirits. Each made alliances with these entities and protected them, and in turn received powerful boons. Yet all understood well the often capricious nature of the fey and never underestimated them, even while they were treated as esteemed figures within the tribe. It was typical for tribes to dwell within the lands claimed by their patron fey.		Traditionally Magnian tribes were defined by their relationship to local fey and nature spirits. Each made alliances with these entities and protected them, and in turn received powerful boons. Yet all understood well the often capricious nature of the fey and never underestimated them, even while they were treated as esteemed figures within the tribe. It was typical for tribes to dwell within the lands claimed by their patron fey.

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Viridian alliance

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	=== Viridian alliance ===		=== Viridian alliance ===
	Since ancient times, Magnia has kept a tradition of electing a high chief from amongst its tribes - even starting a millennia and a half ago when the tribes began to settle into towns and then cities, with the old distinctions between peoples gradually falling away, they still maintained this practice. The role, despite officially including the ability to bring all peoples to war, was never more than ceremonial. This changed drastically in {{Year\|6712}} when the high chief at the time, [[Talar]], invited Viridian diplomats to his court. Fearful of the ongoing provocations and ambitions of Iaramnae, including their brief conquest of [[Helike]], he entered an alliance with the Dominion, allowing the legions to be stationed in Magnia in return for their protection against the other nations of Hellea.		Since ancient times, Magnia has kept a tradition of electing a high chief from amongst its tribes - even starting a millennia and a half ago when the tribes began to settle into towns and then cities, with the old distinctions between peoples gradually falling away, they still maintained this practice. The role, despite officially including powers such as the ability to bring all peoples to war, was never more than ceremonial. This changed drastically in {{Year\|6712}} when the high chief at the time, [[Talar]], invited Viridian diplomats to his court. Fearful of the ongoing provocations and ambitions of Iaramnae, including their brief conquest of [[Helike]], he entered an alliance with the Dominion, allowing the legions to be stationed in Magnia in return for their protection against the other nations of Hellea.

	There was much furor at Talar's actions, with many cities, communities, and tribes immediately denouncing him and even threatening war to remove him from his position. Ultimately, however, all were brought in line, as the more level-headed pointed out his negotiations would prevent further Iaramnaen incursion and that by their ancient laws he was in fact permitted to make such arrangements, even if this privilege had not been exercised in centuries.		There was much furor at Talar's actions, with many cities, communities, and tribes immediately denouncing him and even threatening war to remove him from his position. Ultimately, however, all were brought in line, as the more level-headed pointed out his negotiations would prevent further Iaramnaen incursion and that by their ancient laws he was in fact permitted to make such arrangements, even if this privilege had not been exercised in centuries.

	Largely as a side effect of the Viridian arrangement, the role of Magnian high chiefs ~~began to shift~~ as they began using much of the authority that was always theirs in name yet never in practice. Their direct influence spread from only affecting their own city or people to those of others, and so too did the title itself, as the term "high chief" began to be discarded for "king" - many claim this shift to be an attempt to gain more legitimacy in interactions with the Dominion. Some in Magnia, the more traditional, adamantly keep to the old name, but their numbers are slowly decreasing.		Largely as a side effect of the Viridian arrangement, the role of Magnian high chiefs shifted as they began using much of the authority that was always theirs in name yet never in practice. Their direct influence spread from only affecting their own city or people to those of others, and so too did the title itself, as the term "high chief" began to be discarded for "king" - many claim this shift to be an attempt to gain more legitimacy in interactions with the Dominion. Some in Magnia, the more traditional, adamantly keep to the old name, but their numbers are slowly decreasing.

	While the presence of the Viridian legions in the major cities of Magnia has deterred the majority of aggression from the south, some subsequent high chiefs and kings have attempted to limit their actions or reach, often with mixed success, as Iaramnae and the Halakran League have both further militarized and the legions are one of the few bulwarks that keep the peace. A common boast in Magnia even to this day is that they have never been subjugated for long and will not be again - none wish to see the violence keeping such pure independence would entail, however.		While the presence of the Viridian legions in the major cities of Magnia has deterred the majority of aggression from the south, some subsequent high chiefs and kings have attempted to limit their actions or reach, often with mixed success, as Iaramnae and the Halakran League have both further militarized and the legions are one of the few bulwarks that keep the peace. A common boast in Magnia even to this day is that they have never been subjugated for long and will not be again - none wish to see the violence keeping such pure independence would entail, however.

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Viridian alliance

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	=== Viridian alliance ===		=== Viridian alliance ===
	Since ancient times, Magnia has kept a tradition of electing a high chief from amongst its tribes - even when the tribes began to settle into towns and then cities, with the old distinctions between peoples gradually falling away, they still maintained this practice. The role, despite officially including the ability to bring all peoples to war, was never more than ceremonial. This changed drastically in {{Year\|6712}} when the high chief at the time, [[Talar]], invited Viridian diplomats to his court. Fearful of the ongoing provocations and ambitions of Iaramnae, including their brief conquest of [[Helike]], he entered an alliance with the Dominion, allowing the legions to be stationed in Magnia in return for their protection against the other nations of Hellea.		Since ancient times, Magnia has kept a tradition of electing a high chief from amongst its tribes - even starting a millennia and a half ago when the tribes began to settle into towns and then cities, with the old distinctions between peoples gradually falling away, they still maintained this practice. The role, despite officially including the ability to bring all peoples to war, was never more than ceremonial. This changed drastically in {{Year\|6712}} when the high chief at the time, [[Talar]], invited Viridian diplomats to his court. Fearful of the ongoing provocations and ambitions of Iaramnae, including their brief conquest of [[Helike]], he entered an alliance with the Dominion, allowing the legions to be stationed in Magnia in return for their protection against the other nations of Hellea.

	There was much furor at Talar's actions, with many cities, communities, and tribes immediately denouncing him and even threatening war to remove him from his position. Ultimately, however, all were brought in line, as the more level-headed pointed out his negotiations would prevent further Iaramnaen incursion and that by their ancient laws he was in fact permitted to make such arrangements, even if this privilege had not been exercised in centuries.		There was much furor at Talar's actions, with many cities, communities, and tribes immediately denouncing him and even threatening war to remove him from his position. Ultimately, however, all were brought in line, as the more level-headed pointed out his negotiations would prevent further Iaramnaen incursion and that by their ancient laws he was in fact permitted to make such arrangements, even if this privilege had not been exercised in centuries.

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Demographics

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	The population of Magnia includes individuals of a number of ancestries, including humans, half-elves, naiads, [[Dwarf\|dwarves]], and sylphs. Magnia also has an extremely high goblin population. A sizable percentage of the region's fey population is integrated into broader Magnian society.		The population of Magnia includes individuals of a number of ancestries, including humans, half-elves, naiads, [[Dwarf\|dwarves]], and sylphs. Magnia also has an extremely high goblin population. A sizable percentage of the region's fey population is integrated into broader Magnian society.

	Historically Magnia was home to some of the largest and most noteworthy centaur tribes, but today relatively few remain. Many minotaurs still call the region home, however.		Historically Magnia was home to some of the largest and most noteworthy centaur tribes, but today relatively few remain. Many minotaurs still call the region home, however, including notably the [[Palaestroi]].

	Small villages of kabandha cyclops live in particularly remote parts of Magnia, where they guard the intersections of ley lines and other magically important places. Unlike other [[cyclops]], kabandhas have no head, with their face instead located in their upper torso. Kabandhas are highly reclusive and, if not provoked, are content to leave others alone.		Small villages of kabandha cyclops live in particularly remote parts of Magnia, where they guard the intersections of ley lines and other magically important places. Unlike other [[cyclops]], kabandhas have no head, with their face instead located in their upper torso. Kabandhas are highly reclusive and, if not provoked, are content to leave others alone.

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Architecture and urbanization

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	Much of Magnia is sparsely populated, especially in the north and west near the mountains. Most of the cities and population are in the south and along the Inachos River, as well as on the shores of Lake Kardia. The inhabitants of Magnia mostly live in smaller towns, with relatively low urbanization by Hellean standards.		Much of Magnia is sparsely populated, especially in the north and west near the mountains. Most of the cities and population are in the south and along the Inachos River, as well as on the shores of Lake Kardia. The inhabitants of Magnia mostly live in smaller towns, with relatively low urbanization by Hellean standards.

	Quite similar to elsewhere in Hellea, Magnian architecture takes a variety of forms, depending on the purpose of the building. Most immediately striking are the palaces and temples, with their tall marble columns, grand arches, gabled roofs, and detailed reliefs carved in the walls. More mundane buildings are usually built of stone, brick, and stucco. Whether buildings are ceremonial or domestic, Hellean architecture emphasizes open space - tall hallways, paths, and courtyards are all common. Floors~~, at least for those who can afford them,~~ are ~~usually~~ made of polished stone or mosaics. These mosaics generally depict something related to the purpose of the building. An apothecary’s shop, for example, might have a mosaic showing plants sold there or the owner of the shop tending to them.		Quite similar to elsewhere in Hellea, Magnian architecture takes a variety of forms, depending on the purpose of the building. Most immediately striking are the palaces and temples, with their tall marble columns, grand arches, gabled roofs, and detailed reliefs carved in the walls. More mundane buildings are usually built of stone, brick, and stucco. Whether buildings are ceremonial or domestic, Hellean architecture emphasizes open space - tall hallways, paths, and courtyards are all common. Floors are commonly made of polished stone or mosaics. These mosaics generally depict something related to the purpose of the building. An apothecary’s shop, for example, might have a mosaic showing plants sold there or the owner of the shop tending to them.

	=== Travel ===		=== Travel ===

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	'''Magnia''' {{Pronunciation\|MAG-nee-ah}} is the northernmost of the nations of [[Hellea]], nestled against the southern foothills of the [[Sentinel Peaks]]. Its high population of fey and other protectors of the wild have shaped the ~~kingdom~~'s history and culture for many centuries.		'''Magnia''' {{Pronunciation\|MAG-nee-ah}} is the northernmost of the nations of [[Hellea]], nestled against the southern foothills of the [[Sentinel Peaks]]. Its high population of fey and other protectors of the wild have shaped the region's history and culture for many centuries.

	== Geography, flora, and fauna ==		== Geography, flora, and fauna ==

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	Magnia was for millennia a turbulent and wild land, home to countless tribes of [[human\|humans]], half-elves, [[centaur\|centaurs]], [[minotaur\|minotaurs]], goblins, and others, all of whom thrived in the vast woodlands. Even great conquerors like [[Eurykrates]] struggled to subdue Magnia, the determined independence of its peoples bolstered by its rough terrain. While still distinctly Hellean, Magnia has long been somewhat separate, culturally and historically, from the rest of the peninsula, its societies defined far more by local spirits and tribes than by [[hero-god\|hero-gods]] and city-states.		Magnia was for millennia a turbulent and wild land, home to countless tribes of [[human\|humans]], half-elves, [[centaur\|centaurs]], [[minotaur\|minotaurs]], goblins, and others, all of whom thrived in the vast woodlands. Even great conquerors like [[Eurykrates]] struggled to subdue Magnia, the determined independence of its peoples bolstered by its rough terrain. While still distinctly Hellean, Magnia has long been somewhat separate, culturally and historically, from the rest of the peninsula, its societies defined far more by local spirits and tribes than by [[hero-god\|hero-gods]] and city-states.

	Despite their long-standing insistence on living their lives on their own terms, and their willingness to push back with force against interlopers, by the early ninety-eighth century the inhabitants of the region found themselves drawn into the strife between [[~~Iarmanea~~]] and the [[Halakran League]] nonetheless, forced to adapt to a world that had once again turned hostile. Influence from the east and south has slowly transformed Magnia but to a significant degree the old ways remain.		Despite their long-standing insistence on living their lives on their own terms, and their willingness to push back with force against interlopers, by the early ninety-eighth century the inhabitants of the region found themselves drawn into the strife between [[Iaramnae]] and the [[Halakran League]] nonetheless, forced to adapt to a world that had once again turned hostile. Influence from the east and south has slowly transformed Magnia but to a significant degree the old ways remain.

	=== Viridian alliance ===		=== Viridian alliance ===

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	Many rivers, fed by melting snowpack, flow from the northern mountains to the sea and gulf in the south. The largest of these are the [[Drosera River\|Drosera]], [[Hagno River\|Hagno]], and [[Maera River\|Maera]] rivers, but they are far from alone, as they are joined by many smaller streams and rivers that all make the winding journey through the hilly landscape to the lower elevations.		Many rivers, fed by melting snowpack, flow from the northern mountains to the sea and gulf in the south. The largest of these are the [[Drosera River\|Drosera]], [[Hagno River\|Hagno]], and [[Maera River\|Maera]] rivers, but they are far from alone, as they are joined by many smaller streams and rivers that all make the winding journey through the hilly landscape to the lower elevations.

	Much of the Magnian woodlands are [[wikipedia:Foloi_oak_forest\|old growth oak forests]], expansive stretches of primarily broadleaf oaks. Other types of trees can be found in these forests as well, such as apples, walnuts, and laurels.s. These forests have been cleared around some major cities and waterways, largely to aid in more productive agriculture, but remain as strong as ever across most of the kingdom. Smaller wetlands are interspersed among the forests as well.		Much of the Magnian woodlands are [[wikipedia:Foloi_oak_forest\|old growth oak forests]], expansive stretches of primarily broadleaf oaks. Other types of trees can be found in these forests as well, such as apples, walnuts, and laurels. These forests have been cleared around some major cities and waterways, largely to aid in more productive agriculture, but remain as strong as ever across most of the kingdom. Smaller wetlands are interspersed among the forests as well.

	The [[wikipedia:Odontotyrannos\|odontotyrannos]] is an almost mythical creature said to live in remote parts of the forests of Magnia. A three-horned, horse-like creature the size of an elephant, there are few credible reports of its sighting. It is not even known if it is a singular animal or an entire species. Regardless, large tracts of destruction through the oak forests - felled trees, trampled underbrush, gored animals - are widely claimed to be the doing of the odontotyrannos.		The [[wikipedia:Odontotyrannos\|odontotyrannos]] is an almost mythical creature said to live in remote parts of the forests of Magnia. A three-horned, horse-like creature the size of an elephant, there are few credible reports of its sighting. It is not even known if it is a singular animal or an entire species. Regardless, large tracts of destruction through the oak forests - felled trees, trampled underbrush, gored animals - are widely claimed to be the doing of the odontotyrannos.

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	'''Magnia''' {{Pronunciation\|MAG-nee-ah}}~~, formally~~ the ~~'''Kingdom~~ of ~~Magnia'''~~, ~~is one~~ of the ~~less urbanized regions in~~ [[~~Hellea~~]]. ~~This is in large part due to Magnia's~~ high population of fey and other protectors of the wild~~, who~~ have shaped the ~~kingdom’s~~ history and culture.		'''Magnia''' {{Pronunciation\|MAG-nee-ah}} is the northernmost of the nations of [[Hellea]], nestled against the southern foothills of the [[Sentinel Peaks]]. Its high population of fey and other protectors of the wild have shaped the kingdom's history and culture for many centuries.

	== Geography, flora, and fauna ==		== Geography, flora, and fauna ==
	Magnia ~~is a landlocked kingdom in Hellea, located~~ between ~~[[Metrya]]~~, [[~~Iaramnae~~]], and [[~~Viridia~~]]. ~~At its northernmost point Magnia~~ stretches into the foothills of the [[~~Sentinel Peaks~~]], while at the ~~south it does not extend quite to~~ the [[~~Peiros~~ River]]. ~~Mostly a fairly densely forested~~ landscape, ~~much of~~ Magnia remains ~~underdeveloped~~, especially in the ~~north~~. The climate of the region is generally cooler than Hellea as a whole~~, with~~ weather patterns off the Sentinel Peaks a strong influence on precipitation and temperature.		Magnia lies between the mountains and the sea, with the Sentinel Peaks in the north and the [[Sea of Ersas]] and the [[Gulf of Teneucia]] in the south. In the west it stretches into the foothills of the [[Greenwall]], while to the east its border with [[Viridia]] is defined only by the infrequent patrols of the Viridian legions of the rough landscape west of the [[Dragonpeak River]]. With much of its landscape covered by dense forests, Magnia remains less developed than most other Hellean nations, especially as one moves north and away from the sea. The climate of the region is generally cooler than Hellea as a whole; weather patterns off the Sentinel Peaks are a strong influence on precipitation and temperature.

	~~The [[Inachos River]] runs the length of the kingdom~~, fed by ~~streams of~~ melting snowpack in the ~~Sentinel Peaks and eventually reaching~~ the [[~~Sea of Ersas~~]]~~. Other smaller rivers are also present in the region~~, ~~most of which eventually combine with the Inachos.~~ [[~~Lake Kardia~~]] ~~is the largest body of water in the kingdom~~, but ~~there~~ are many ~~others as well~~.		Many rivers, fed by melting snowpack, flow from the northern mountains to the sea and gulf in the south. The largest of these are the [[Drosera River\|Drosera]], [[Hagno River\|Hagno]], and [[Maera River\|Maera]] rivers, but they are far from alone, as they are joined by many smaller streams and rivers that all make the winding journey through the hilly landscape to the lower elevations.

	Much of the Magnian woodlands are [[wikipedia:Foloi_oak_forest\|old growth oak forests]], expansive stretches of primarily broadleaf oaks. Other types of trees can be found in these forests as well, such as apples, walnuts, and laurels~~, but to significantly lesser degrees~~. These forests have been cleared around ~~the~~ major cities and waterways, but remain as strong as ever across most of the kingdom. Smaller wetlands are interspersed among the forests as well.		Much of the Magnian woodlands are [[wikipedia:Foloi_oak_forest\|old growth oak forests]], expansive stretches of primarily broadleaf oaks. Other types of trees can be found in these forests as well, such as apples, walnuts, and laurels.s. These forests have been cleared around some major cities and waterways, largely to aid in more productive agriculture, but remain as strong as ever across most of the kingdom. Smaller wetlands are interspersed among the forests as well.

	A wide range of animals live in Magnia, including kri-kri, badgers, lions, lynx, wolves, otters, weasels, deer, and chamois. Birds such as falcons, eagles, and vultures are common as well. Wildlife is somewhat less common around the major cities along the Inachos River.

	The [[wikipedia:Odontotyrannos\|odontotyrannos]] is an almost mythical creature said to live in remote parts of the forests of Magnia. A three-horned, horse-like creature the size of an elephant, there are few credible reports of its sighting. It is not even known if it is a singular animal or an entire species. Regardless, large tracts of destruction through the oak forests - felled trees, trampled underbrush, gored animals - are widely claimed to be the doing of the odontotyrannos.		The [[wikipedia:Odontotyrannos\|odontotyrannos]] is an almost mythical creature said to live in remote parts of the forests of Magnia. A three-horned, horse-like creature the size of an elephant, there are few credible reports of its sighting. It is not even known if it is a singular animal or an entire species. Regardless, large tracts of destruction through the oak forests - felled trees, trampled underbrush, gored animals - are widely claimed to be the doing of the odontotyrannos.
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	When the mines in the Sentinel Peaks were still highly productive, miners were known to fear the myrmekes that frequently set up their homes in the mines. Giant ant-like creatures, the myrmekes seem to have a fascination with precious metals and seemingly stake claim when they find any. The myrmekes are still present in the foothills of the Sentinel Peaks, but with most of the mines abandoned they are far less of a threat to the citizens of modern-day Magnia.		When the mines in the Sentinel Peaks were still highly productive, miners were known to fear the myrmekes that frequently set up their homes in the mines. Giant ant-like creatures, the myrmekes seem to have a fascination with precious metals and seemingly stake claim when they find any. The myrmekes are still present in the foothills of the Sentinel Peaks, but with most of the mines abandoned they are far less of a threat to the citizens of modern-day Magnia.

	Aurspeilies, six-legged cat-like beasts, are one of the most dangerous predators of the Magnian forests and foothills. Extremely nimble, quick, and stealthy, travellers near the Sentinel Peaks are warned to be on their guard for these creatures. In addition to their prey, aurspeilies also consume large amounts of stone and metallic material, which gives their fur a shiny property - looking for the glint of sunlight off their coats is often one of the only ways in which they can be spotted.		Arboreals can be found throughout the Magnian forests where they act as guardians for their local landscape. Magnian druids often form alliances with the arboreals to share knowledge and jointly protect the region's flora and fauna.

	Arboreals can be found throughout the Magnian forests~~, guarding~~ their local landscape. Magnian druids often form alliances with the arboreals to share knowledge and jointly protect the ~~region’s~~ flora and fauna.

	Fauns, nymphs, naiads, dryads, and other fey can be commonly found in the old oak forests. Generally peaceful and amenable to visitors, these fey ~~are~~ nonetheless territorial and protective of what they view as their domains, and will not hesitate to act if their woodlands are threatened.		Fauns, nymphs, naiads, dryads, and other fey can be commonly found in the old oak forests. Generally peaceful and amenable to visitors, these fey can nonetheless be territorial and protective of what they view as their domains, and will not hesitate to act if their woodlands are threatened.

	In addition to the dragons of the Sentinel Peaks, some linnorms are also known to reside in and near the mountains.		In addition to the dragons of the Sentinel Peaks, some linnorms are also known to reside in and near the mountains.

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	Many rivers, fed by melting snowpack, flow from the northern mountains to the sea and gulf in the south. The largest of these are the [[Drosera River\|Drosera]], [[Hagno River\|Hagno]], and [[Maera River\|Maera]] rivers, but they are far from alone, as they are joined by many smaller streams and rivers that all make the winding journey through the hilly landscape to the lower elevations.		Many rivers, fed by melting snowpack, flow from the northern mountains to the sea and gulf in the south. The largest of these are the [[Drosera River\|Drosera]], [[Hagno River\|Hagno]], and [[Maera River\|Maera]] rivers, but they are far from alone, as they are joined by many smaller streams and rivers that all make the winding journey through the hilly landscape to the lower elevations.

	Much of the Magnian woodlands are [[wikipedia:Foloi_oak_forest\|old growth oak forests]], expansive stretches of primarily broadleaf oaks. Other types of trees can be found in these forests as well, such as apples, walnuts, and laurels.s. These forests have been cleared around some major cities and waterways, largely to aid in more productive agriculture, but remain as strong as ever across most of the kingdom. Smaller wetlands are interspersed among the forests as well.		Much of the Magnian woodlands are [[wikipedia:Foloi_oak_forest\|old growth oak forests]], expansive stretches of primarily broadleaf oaks. Other types of trees can be found in these forests as well, such as apples, walnuts, and laurels. These forests have been cleared around some major cities and waterways, largely to aid in more productive agriculture, but remain as strong as ever across most of the kingdom. Smaller wetlands are interspersed among the forests as well.

	The [[wikipedia:Odontotyrannos\|odontotyrannos]] is an almost mythical creature said to live in remote parts of the forests of Magnia. A three-horned, horse-like creature the size of an elephant, there are few credible reports of its sighting. It is not even known if it is a singular animal or an entire species. Regardless, large tracts of destruction through the oak forests - felled trees, trampled underbrush, gored animals - are widely claimed to be the doing of the odontotyrannos.		The [[wikipedia:Odontotyrannos\|odontotyrannos]] is an almost mythical creature said to live in remote parts of the forests of Magnia. A three-horned, horse-like creature the size of an elephant, there are few credible reports of its sighting. It is not even known if it is a singular animal or an entire species. Regardless, large tracts of destruction through the oak forests - felled trees, trampled underbrush, gored animals - are widely claimed to be the doing of the odontotyrannos.