Irsayle

Irsayle is an island nation north of Ardeste. Its capital is Piensul. At the center of the island lies a seven-hundred mile volcanic mountain range called The Firemouths or the Spine of Irsayle.

Geography

Irsayle is littered with all kinds of geologic activity. Volcanoes, hot springs, and geysers are commonplace around the region. To the west of The Firemouths lies the Golit desert. The eastern and southern part of the island are composed of rich, fertile coastal plains. A large saltwater lake lies at the southern terminus of the Firemouths. Much of the coastline to the west and north is craggy or full of rivers of igneous rock. The east has wide, white sandy beaches.

Climate

In the western and central parts of the country, especially in and near The Firemouths, there are often acid rains, noxious gases, and ash falls. As a result of the volcanic activity, the western part of the island rarely sees direct sunlight. The eastern part of the island is rich and verdant — a result of minerals and nutrients carried from ancient lava flows, and heavy rainfall.

In winter, Irsayle receives more than its fair share of snowfall. Spring is very muddy as a result.