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The Wust is a region of the New World that only recently has been explored by the empire. Overall the Wust (waste or wasteland in the language of the Lowe nomads) is used to describe a section of the continent that includes many various areas from the Dark Forest and Black Peaks in the north to the Mud flats and the Strip in the south. Specifically the Wust is the name of the vast unnatural desert that separates the north and south. Civilization is scarce in the region and the land is considered mostly useless and inhabitable. Only discoveries of resources in the north have made the land of interest to the empire. They are currently attempting to secure the north and establish a presence in the area.

The Wust: The specific land called the Wust is a desert region nestled between the mountains and the sea to the east and the north and extends far to the west. It's an arid desert and the only habitable region lies in the delta along the river, Lebenstrick (life's way or lifeline in the Lowe tongue). There is also a trade route that has been created between the two Imperial outposts, Portsmouth and Schwarze. The only town within the Wust itself is Crossroads. A small village that on the crossing of the trade route and Lebenstrick.

The Dark Forest (Geheim Wald): To the southwest of Crossroads lies the Dark Forest. Rich in natural resources the empire has established a stronghold, Schwarze, from which to utilize the resources. There are Kindari who now roam the forest. The Dark Forest is a wild and dangerous place. The Lowe consider the land to be haunted and avoid it if at all possible. As the empire has moved deeper into the forest they have run into trouble with the Kindari tribes and a belligerent tribe of goblins.

The Black Peaks (Schwarz Gebirge): The Black Peaks sit to the north and west of Crossroads. Impassable and inhabitable except by the hardiest of races. Due to the steep and dangerous nature of the Peaks the region has remained unexplored. Considered to be of little value and no importance, the empire has mainly ignored the area. A mercenary organization named Torkain's Hammer has been given the foothills to patrol. The Lowe speak of several tribes of Ogre and Troll that live in the mountains. There is a legend of a giant who lives at the top of highest peak in the mountains, his knowledge is said to be endless.

The Mudflats (Sumpf): The area where the Lebenstrick meets the sea creates a swampy region referred to as the Mudflats. Overgrown with vegetation and covered with water the region has no value. There are several tribes of Lizardmen and other races that populate the region. Traditional enemies they have banded together recently. There is a small military outpost that lies at the edge of the Mud flats, the Strip, and The Wust.

The Strip: The Strip is a large grass lands region that lies between the Wust and the sea. The empire has built a port, Portsmouth, in the area. The Strip is normally the winter home of the Lowe tribe and the Aurocks they follow. Otherwise the Strip is home to various hermits, loners, bandits, and other people who are attempting to flee civilization.

The Delta: Along the Lebenstrick lies a small fertile area. Various creatures and races populate this land. Crossroads lies within the Delta.

Crossroads: A small trading village that lies at the crossing of the major trade artery between Portsmouth and Schwarze, and the mighty river Lebenstrick. The First advisor to the Governor oversees crossroads.

Portsmouth: Portsmouth is the oldest city in the area. It has become the center of civilization as the empire expanded into the Wust and the Dark Forest. It is a base for military activity as troops are transferred north to Schwarze. It is currently the seat of government for the Wust. The Governor and his court reside here.

Schwarze: This town is a military outpost within the Dark Forest. Established originally as a lumber mill, it became necessary to move a military contingent there as trouble started. It has since become a major population center supporting both the lumbering operations and the military activities in the region.