Valley of the Lost

The Valley of the Lost is a large valley containing a murky swamp many miles long that spans the entire width of the continent. This land barrier separates the Mainland from the South. Before the Iperian Conquest, few people ventured into the jungle because of the dangerous animals and plants. In those days, it was much easier for people to go around on several-day boat trips. After the Fall of the Southern Candaran Empire, they stopped deploying patrol ships around the coasts of that area, which brought in pirates to sometimes raid ferries, making travel to and from the South even less frequent. The only humans that lived there before that were reclusive tribes that had adapted to the jungle.

Refugee caravans during the Iperian Conquest
During the Iperian Conquest, many of the inhabitants of the New Candaran Empire and refugees tried to cross the valley in caravans, to get to the South. At first, this was a very dangerous thing to do, as there were no trails to follow and it wasn't uncommon for the caravans to get lost. Over time, however, the refugees marked hidden routes for others to follow, through the valley. These were easier to travel and there was very little chances of getting lost, although it was still very dangerous. One man named _ traveled back and forth several times throughout the war, leading multiple caravans across the valley. There is a statue made of wood in _ to honor him. A few years into the War, some refugees cut their journey short and stayed in the valley to create small settlements, built on solid ground and the trunks of the giant swamp trees. Several of these attempts failed, either due to lack of supplies or the swamp itself. However, several succeeded. These settlements were meant to help refugees passing through by giving them shelter and food. Other refugees also decided to stay in these settlements, and they slowly grew into towns. One of the biggest and most populous so far is called Miretown, also one of the earlier ones established.

Although these refugee routes helped mark land and routes in the valley, almost all of it is still largely unexplored.