Barrenlands

The Barrenlands is a arid, mountainous region in the middle of the province of Skáney. It stretches across as the biggest region in the province. The geology and topology of the expanse vary from dry rocky mounts, to sandy plains. No one lives within the region and there are no known settlements or any kind of buildings. It borders windy Snāwhald to the north, Heitrmudd to the west, and the Lowlands to the south. East of it, is the border of the province of Skáney.

There is no evidence of animal life in the barren expanse. In terms of plants, the only things that have been found are dead shrubs. No one has ever crossed the Barrenlands. Because of this there is little to no documentation about it. Many have attempted to conquer the lands through the centuries, yet none have succeeded. Based on calculations made by cartographers, a journey across should take anywhere from two to three days on horseback.

Due to the lack of natural resources and suitable terrain, no one has taken the endeavor of buildings camps or settlements in the outskirts of the region. Countless travelers have attempted the journey, to no avail. None ever return. Several caravans undertook the travel, across the years, resulting in the same undesired fate. Because of this reputation, only the obsessed and the stupid continue pursuing this crossing. Legends have grown far and wide about how the land might be cursed, and other ghastly scenarios.