Death Dog Steppes

Despite the dangerous-sounding name, the Death Dog Steppes, a large grassland running along the edges of the Shadowswamps and The Vein, is one of the most populated places in Votrane. Countless farming villages, trading towns, and even large cities (Binduhn, Liniston, Spiritreach) can be found throughout Votrane. Besides these, several small forests and dales can be found in the Death Dog Steppes, the largest being the Gnollhills, the Adyp Mountains, the Slaglands, and Copper Birch Grove. There are also several large rivers used for trade going through the Death Dog Steppes; the Surging River, the Calligara Channel, the River Droo, and the Ritor. Finally, there are a couple rare monsters and plants there, the most famous being the death dogs. Death dogs are a large, two-headed venomous canine once commonly found all over the steps. Civilization has hunted these dangerous pack animals to not being as common as they once were. Also easily found are the calligara berries. These are commonly used in alcohol, baking, and as a magical componant. Calligara’s are known for their spicy taste and prevalent use in pyromancy.