North Chasteam

is the largest country by land area, but is only home to 160 million Kas, making it the 6th most populated. The capital city of Baral and the surrounding metroplex consisting of the cities of Gunnanhaal and Kitzensua holds ⅕ of the population with current census of the entire Southwest tip at 32,120,029. The city is located at the southern tip of N. Chasteam and is one of the warmest areas in the country with daily temperatures averaging at about 11° Celsius. The Province of Baral is the densest populated area in the country, with population density currently at 19,000 people per square kilometer. The climate in North Chasteam is mostly cold with the country’s yearly average being 1° Celsius.

The topography of North Chasteam is mountainous, it is home to the largest mountains in Kana, with peaks reaching up to 9,200 meters. The region is well known for the large pine trees, growing upwards of 100 meters in height with pinecones reaching a staggering meter in height.

The most common species is the Pinus chasteama, which covers the 2 million square kilometer Tulakop Forest. The ground of the forest is sparsely populated, but a large family of ferns and mosses tend to inhabit areas in which grass doesn’t grow. Most of the northern regions of N. Chasteam are taiga with very little plant and animal life, but are inhabited by some tribes. The southern tip of N. Chasteam where Kitzensua, Gunnenhaal, and Baral are located are temperate forests and prairies. The fertile soil of the area produces crops in substantial quantities, allowing large populations.

North Chasteam has a wide range of climates, being susceptible to blizzards, torrential rain, etc. The mountains were formed by the North Chasteamese and South Chasteamese tectonic plates, the convergence zone. This area is seismically active being part of the Kana “Ring of Fire”, prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity.

North Chasteam is home to the famous North Chasteam Junior Military Academy, home to 15,000 dedicated high schoolers. The program is set to help North Chasteam’s defensive industry, which is small, yet specialized.