Umarald

Umarald is a region commonly divided into the Northlands and the Southlands. It is the core region of Centuria.

Description
Umarald is a diverse region which is the ancient home of the dwarves. It is unique by being the only region on Aladron where all mortal races co-exist.

Geography
Divided into to land-masses: the temperate Northlands and the tropical Southlands. Separated by the Sea of Dragons to the west and the Aezhen Sea to the east there is virtually no interaction between the two in the Age of Steel.

History
Umarald was first inhabited by the dwarves some 5,000 years prior to the Age of Steel. They where the only mortal race in the region for two millenia until the arrival of the orcs from the south east. Humans also migrated there, from both the east and the west, in several waves during the Dark Age. The races of the elves and gnomes evolved from human and dwarven stock with the aid of magic, laying the foundation for the region's complicated culture.

Source
Umarald is inspired by the regions of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.