Darvin

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Darvin, the northernmost landmass of Vestella, is home to evergreen forests and snowy mountain ranges. Humans inhabit this country, as they are able to adapt to most any climate or terrain. Darvin allows other races to visit, and on rare occasion to take residence. Many different clans make up the population of Darvin, however, and some are far less welcoming than others. Darvin isn't considered the leading nation for any specific craft or export, but is second or third in all fields.

Geography
A wide expanse of evergreens covers the majority of Darvin's south. As you travel farther north, the hills become steeper and the trees more sparse, transitioning into vast mountain ranges. Some areas make this transition more rapidly than others, resulting in sheer drops over rough cliff faces. Melting snow forms rivers and streams, which trickle down the peaks to feed the south's various notable lakes.

Government
The country has a delicately unified government system that rules (very) loosely over the majority of the landmass. Currently based in Summit, it is comprised of a council with representatives from each of the major clans. Representatives will gather once a year, more if there are direct concerns and which call for a gathering of leaders. Onryx and New Ursa, with their wildly different populations and separated by vast mountain ranges from the rest of the continent, generally do not participate in these summits. The rest of the clans do not miss them much.

Big issues that affect the entire country, like trade guidelines or national crises, are discussed at length during these meetings and the resulting compromise is usually well respected. Otherwise, though, clans are largely self-governing.