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	A well-traveled trade road leads north through the plains and the Hollow Hills, continuing east through the Bloodsworn Vale, which once connected Cheliax to its Varisian interests. All along that length, small farms, trading posts, and Chelish country estates sprouted, making the land an embarrassment of riches despite its harsh weather and abundant wildlife. This same idyllic landscape, however, renders the Nesmian Plains virtually indefensible, and much of its bounty was crushed in the early years of the civil war between Nirmathas and Molthune. In a more community-minded nation, the Nesmian Plains would be considered the breadbasket region, but the lack of taxation or infrastructure instead makes this area a resource-rich but highly vulnerable corner of Nirmathas, frequently invaded by Molthune and targeted by the southern nation’s infamous monster legions. Nesmian natives simply fall back, ofen burning their homes and crops when they see enemies approach, and return in spring afer the area’s bitterly cold winters drive out ill-supplied foreigners.		A well-traveled trade road leads north through the plains and the Hollow Hills, continuing east through the Bloodsworn Vale, which once connected Cheliax to its Varisian interests. All along that length, small farms, trading posts, and Chelish country estates sprouted, making the land an embarrassment of riches despite its harsh weather and abundant wildlife. This same idyllic landscape, however, renders the Nesmian Plains virtually indefensible, and much of its bounty was crushed in the early years of the civil war between Nirmathas and Molthune. In a more community-minded nation, the Nesmian Plains would be considered the breadbasket region, but the lack of taxation or infrastructure instead makes this area a resource-rich but highly vulnerable corner of Nirmathas, frequently invaded by Molthune and targeted by the southern nation’s infamous monster legions. Nesmian natives simply fall back, ofen burning their homes and crops when they see enemies approach, and return in spring afer the area’s bitterly cold winters drive out ill-supplied foreigners.

	Rolling prairie and low hills defne most of the landscape, as do steep-walled gullies and canyons carved by the countless swif-ﬂowing creeks tumbling down from the Mindspin Mountains, along with the occasional rock formation or outcropping carved by long-departed glaciers. Cartographers constantly argue over the exact borders of the Nesmian Plains, alternately placing the northern border along either the Marideth River or the southern boundary of the Fangwood Forest, and the southern border terminating either in the foothills around Kraggodan or along the Inkwater River. Whatever its precise boundaries, the Nesmian Plains is a rich land, but one difcult to hold and almost impossible to tame—yet rewarding for those with the skill and bravado to call it home.		Rolling prairie and low hills defne most of the landscape, as do steep-walled gullies and canyons carved by the countless swif-ﬂowing creeks tumbling down from the Mindspin Mountains, along with the occasional rock formation or outcropping carved by long-departed glaciers. Cartographers constantly argue over the exact borders of the Nesmian Plains, alternately placing the northern border along either the Marideth River or the southern boundary of the Fangwood Forest, and the southern border terminating either in the foothills around Kraggodan or along the Inkwater River. Whatever its precise boundaries, the Nesmian Plains is a rich land, but one difcult to hold and almost impossible to tame—yet rewarding for those with the skill and bravado to call it home.<ref name="adventure">Adventure Path - (PZO90115] - 20 - Ironfang Invasion - 01 - Trail of the Hunter</ref>

	==CLIMATE ==		==CLIMATE ==
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	Despite the green felds and abundant plant life, the Nesmian Plains is a dry stretch of land, bordered by the Fangwood Forest and the Mindspin Mountains— both of which sap most of the rainfall picked up by the westerly winds blowing oﬀ Lake Encarthan during the warm summer months, but feed the countless creeks and streams that break up the landscape. Visitors during the summer might consider the Nesmian Plains a paradise, with its rolling felds of green, picturesque rock formations, and burbling streams, but these mild summers give way to harsh challenges to travelers and inhabitants the rest of the year. As the air cools in autumn, moisture-laden air oﬀ Lake Encarthan mingles with the still-warm land to create howling windstorms and powerful thunderstorms. In the winter, these same moist winds blanket the region in impassable snowdrifs up to 10 feet deep. These conditions create a bountiful but short growing season; a single farm can feed an army, but fnds itself completely cut oﬀ for 3 months of the year by the harsh weather.		Despite the green felds and abundant plant life, the Nesmian Plains is a dry stretch of land, bordered by the Fangwood Forest and the Mindspin Mountains— both of which sap most of the rainfall picked up by the westerly winds blowing oﬀ Lake Encarthan during the warm summer months, but feed the countless creeks and streams that break up the landscape. Visitors during the summer might consider the Nesmian Plains a paradise, with its rolling felds of green, picturesque rock formations, and burbling streams, but these mild summers give way to harsh challenges to travelers and inhabitants the rest of the year. As the air cools in autumn, moisture-laden air oﬀ Lake Encarthan mingles with the still-warm land to create howling windstorms and powerful thunderstorms. In the winter, these same moist winds blanket the region in impassable snowdrifs up to 10 feet deep. These conditions create a bountiful but short growing season; a single farm can feed an army, but fnds itself completely cut oﬀ for 3 months of the year by the harsh weather.

	Each year, the spring thaw brings heavy ﬂooding that swaths the felds and canyons with rich silt— and occasional valuable metals—from the Mindspin Mountains, preparing the plains for another explosion of greenery in the coming weeks.		Each year, the spring thaw brings heavy ﬂooding that swaths the felds and canyons with rich silt— and occasional valuable metals—from the Mindspin Mountains, preparing the plains for another explosion of greenery in the coming weeks.<ref name="adventure" />

	==INHABITANTS ==		==INHABITANTS ==
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	Elsewhere, though, monstrous residents ﬂourish in the wake of humanoids’ departure. Several tribes of nomadic centaurs, who migrate along the foothills of the Mindspin Mountains with little regard for human borders, become increasingly aggressive each year in order to defend themselves from Molthuni soldiers, Nirmathi guerrillas, and unaligned bandits. Various clans of goblinoids and troglodytes carve out tiny kingdoms in the region’s gullies and caves, and survive by preying upon human farms before falling back into easily defended hideaways.		Elsewhere, though, monstrous residents ﬂourish in the wake of humanoids’ departure. Several tribes of nomadic centaurs, who migrate along the foothills of the Mindspin Mountains with little regard for human borders, become increasingly aggressive each year in order to defend themselves from Molthuni soldiers, Nirmathi guerrillas, and unaligned bandits. Various clans of goblinoids and troglodytes carve out tiny kingdoms in the region’s gullies and caves, and survive by preying upon human farms before falling back into easily defended hideaways.

	Animal life ﬂourishes across the plains. Large populations of aurochs, ibex, and feral goats fll hunters’ larders, while packs of axe beaks, wolves, switchback jackals, and giant weasels fll their bellies with untended ﬂocks and careless residents. The extensive waterways provide ample fshing and huge populations of frogs, toads, and salamanders—including their oversized cousins—as well as beavers, muskrats, and otters. A number of monstrous creatures prey on this bounty, including aurumvoraxes, gorgons, grifns, manticores, and rocs. The fey of the neighboring Fangwood generally avoid the open plains, but their magic is still felt in the form of various animate plants and magic creatures that call the expanse home.		Animal life ﬂourishes across the plains. Large populations of aurochs, ibex, and feral goats fll hunters’ larders, while packs of axe beaks, wolves, switchback jackals, and giant weasels fll their bellies with untended ﬂocks and careless residents. The extensive waterways provide ample fshing and huge populations of frogs, toads, and salamanders—including their oversized cousins—as well as beavers, muskrats, and otters. A number of monstrous creatures prey on this bounty, including aurumvoraxes, gorgons, grifns, manticores, and rocs. The fey of the neighboring Fangwood generally avoid the open plains, but their magic is still felt in the form of various animate plants and magic creatures that call the expanse home.<ref name="adventure" />


	==RIVERS OF THE NESMIAN PLAINS ==		==RIVERS OF THE NESMIAN PLAINS ==
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	Inkwater River: Named for its especially dark, cloudy waters fed by mineral-rich springs, mountain runoﬀ, and millennia of industrial dumping from mines, the Inkwater is well known for its smell and the durable creatures that call it home, such as the aggressive lich newt and the oversized Inkwater otter. Farmers have tried to establish themselves along the river’s banks, but the tainted waters stunt plant growth and cause a variety of illnesses. The waters are placid, though, and easily sailed, making the Inkwater the main artery through the Nesmian Plains until the outset of the MolthuniNirmathi conﬂict. Now it usually marks the southern border of Nirmathas, though more for the sake of convenience than reﬂecting any reality, as Molthune and Nirmathas constantly push the border dozens of miles to either side of the river.		Inkwater River: Named for its especially dark, cloudy waters fed by mineral-rich springs, mountain runoﬀ, and millennia of industrial dumping from mines, the Inkwater is well known for its smell and the durable creatures that call it home, such as the aggressive lich newt and the oversized Inkwater otter. Farmers have tried to establish themselves along the river’s banks, but the tainted waters stunt plant growth and cause a variety of illnesses. The waters are placid, though, and easily sailed, making the Inkwater the main artery through the Nesmian Plains until the outset of the MolthuniNirmathi conﬂict. Now it usually marks the southern border of Nirmathas, though more for the sake of convenience than reﬂecting any reality, as Molthune and Nirmathas constantly push the border dozens of miles to either side of the river.

	Marideth River: Stumbling down from the Mindspin Mountains and along the southern border of the Fangwood, the Marideth is easily the largest river in Nirmathas, but also its least navigable. Long stretches of whitewater mark its course, and several picturesque waterfalls dot its length as it passes through the Hollow Hills. Various fey claim stretches of the river, including nuckelavee and kelpies, but the annual spring ﬂoods ofen cause the river to jump its banks and fnd new paths to follow, leading to constant territorial disputes between its various residents. These conﬂicts are slowly coming to an end, as a sea hag (Pathfnder RPG Bestiary 243) named Schemedzah has begun assembling as many powerful forces along the river as she can into a loose confederacy. Schemedzah herself was displaced from her former territory in Lake Encarthan by the Molthune ﬂeet, and hopes to eventually march her legion of aquatic monsters back to reclaim her territory.		Marideth River: Stumbling down from the Mindspin Mountains and along the southern border of the Fangwood, the Marideth is easily the largest river in Nirmathas, but also its least navigable. Long stretches of whitewater mark its course, and several picturesque waterfalls dot its length as it passes through the Hollow Hills. Various fey claim stretches of the river, including nuckelavee and kelpies, but the annual spring ﬂoods ofen cause the river to jump its banks and fnd new paths to follow, leading to constant territorial disputes between its various residents. These conﬂicts are slowly coming to an end, as a sea hag (Pathfnder RPG Bestiary 243) named Schemedzah has begun assembling as many powerful forces along the river as she can into a loose confederacy. Schemedzah herself was displaced from her former territory in Lake Encarthan by the Molthune ﬂeet, and hopes to eventually march her legion of aquatic monsters back to reclaim her territory.<ref name="adventure" />


	==PHAENDAR==		==PHAENDAR==
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	Base Value 600 gp; Purchase Limit 2,500 gp;Spellcasting 4th		Base Value 600 gp; Purchase Limit 2,500 gp;Spellcasting 4th

	Minor Items 1d6; Medium Items 1d3; Major Items —		Minor Items 1d6; Medium Items 1d3; Major Items —<ref name="adventure" />


	==GAZETTEER ==		==GAZETTEER ==
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	The dwarves of Kraggodan once used the vibrant waters of both rivers to dye textiles, and a few abandoned workhouses still remain, buried in undergrowth.		The dwarves of Kraggodan once used the vibrant waters of both rivers to dye textiles, and a few abandoned workhouses still remain, buried in undergrowth.

	Bandits occasionally claim these concealed hideouts to prey upon Molthuni supply caravans.		Bandits occasionally claim these concealed hideouts to prey upon Molthuni supply caravans.<ref name="adventure" />

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			[[catégorie:Nirmathas]]
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