Difference between revisions of "Shattered Plains"

The '''Shattered Plains''' are a located on the border of the [[Frostlands]] and [[Unclaimed Hills]], formerly part of the [[Silver Kingdoms|Silver Kingdom]] of [[Natanatan]].{{map ref|Alethkar}}{{book ref|sa1|19}} They are aptly named, as the terrain of the Plains consists of huge numbers of plateaus of various sizes, surrounded on all sides by deep chasms. It is unknown what caused the landscape to form this way, but during [[Kaladin]]'s dream he saw the entire area as a symmetrical pattern, radiating outwards from the centrecenter as if something massive had struck there.{{book ref|sa1|46}}

Only the western portion of the plainsPlains have been explored. The westernmost edge is ringed by ten circular valleys.{{map ref|Shattered Plains}} Each valley's ridges have been worn away by [[Highstorm]]s where they connect to the Shattered Plains themselves.{{book ref|sa1|6}}

The edge of the plainsPlains consist of smaller plateaus with chasms ranging generally from 50 to 150 feet in depth which can be easily bridged, and many permanent bridges have been constructed joining them together. Moving eastward, the plainsPlains become much more varied in size and the chasms themselves can become much wider making crossing from one to another much more challenging.{{book ref|sa1|12}}

On the eastern side of the explored portion of the plainsPlains is a particularly large plateau known as "the Tower" for unknown reasons. The Tower is a favorite place for [[Chasmfiend]]s to pupate.{{book ref|sa1|24}}

Some accounts describe the plainsPlains as looking as if something enormous had struck the center causing the plainsPlains fracturing to radiate somewhat symmetrically in all directions. Claims of lights in the center plateau (human habitation?) have also been recorded.{{book ref|sa1|46}}

The [[Alethi]] have occupied one side of the Planes,Plains and constructed ten warcamps and a palace and township in the surrounding foothills.

It is a very technologically advanced camp for the area. It has running water, although muddy water will run for the first few seconds. Highprince [[Sebarial]]'s goal is to become the only camp that produces food and utilities, and have a monopoly. His camp is dedicated less to the training of military, and more to the production of resources.