Dawnlands
The Dawnlands are the border region between the dark and light sides of Saylua. The sky in the Dawnlands is an eternal sunset, neither night nor day. Because of the moderate temperatures in the region, life thrives in the area. However, the Dawnlands are also very stormy because of the temperature difference in the two sides, causing extreme winds from one side to the other.
Very few humans inhabitat the Dawnlands because of its extreme weather and the dangerous creatures that live in the area. However, the Dawnland is a popular tourist location for travelers who enjoy visiting briefly to view the sunset sky. Humans who reside in the Dawnlands are called Dawnlanders.
Life in the Dawnlands
Among the three major climate regions on Saylua, the dawnlands is the least populous. This is in spite of the fact that it has the temperatures which would at first glance appear the most hospitable for human life. The irony is that these temperatures, combined with constant soft twilight, lead to massive vegetation growth. The thick jungle forests of the dawnlands are difficult to cross if one isn't following an established road. Newcomers are often jokingly warned not to sleep near the dense undergrowth lest they wake up overtaken by plants. Still, the rapid plant growth is no laughing matter for settlers and residents who must constantly trim and prune to keep their houses and fields from being overgrown.
Aside from the dense plant life, the dawnlands are also home to some of the most ferocious predators on all of Saylua. Many such creatures hunt by ambush, using the abundant cover to get close to their prey before striking. Travelers are advised to bring along a companion with heightened senses such as an Arko or an Eydrun as their perception can help prevent hostile encounters.
Species
Creatures in the Dawnlands evolved to take advantage of the abundant resources and become extremely powerful in order to compete to survive. Thus, the creatures in the Dawnlands are some of the most potent magic users on the planet of Saylua. Pets found in the Dawnlands include:
