Gedaxa Mountains

The Gedaxa Mountains are a range of mountains in central Auseka, between Vericum and Njombia. The highest peaks are around 2500 m above sea level.

The mountain range is famous for two things: Its wet western side and the dragons living along it.

Western Side

As the Gedaxa Mountains rise steeply out of the forested and grassy hills of Njombia, they create a weather divide along their north-south line, with the western side being wetlands and the eastern side being in the rain shadow and arid. A map clearly shows the many rivers flowing back towards the ocean on the western side, keeping the water cycle going, while not a single river flows out of the Gedaxa Mountains to the east.

Fed by glaciers and rainfall, the entire western side of the mountain range is a unique ecological zone, with distinct flora and fauna. The rainfall on this side of the mountains creates a high precipitation environment, leading to an abundance of water and moist soils. The wetlands are characterized by shallow ponds, bogs, and swamps, with tall grasses and sedges dominating the landscape. They are also dotted with small shrubs and trees that have adapted to this unique environment.

The fauna of this high-altitude wetland is diverse, with a variety of amphibians, reptiles, and birds making their home here. Theser are important breeding grounds for many species of waterfowl, such as ducks and geese. Migratory birds also stop over in the wetlands, using it as a resting and feeding area. The wetlands are home to a variety of fish, such as trout and salmon, that spawn in the shallow streams and ponds.

The population density in this area is low, as agriculture is difficult, as are herding and hunting. The few hardy locals rely on the wetlands themselves for food and resources. They hunt waterfowl and fish in the ponds and streams. The are a source of medicinal plants and herbs, which could be used to treat various ailments, and make up part of the trade that the locals engage in. They also use the tall grasses and sedges to make baskets, mats, and other household items.

The primary industry in the area is fishing and hunting. The local people also cultivate small plots of land on the fringes of the wetlands, growing crops such as barley and oats. They also raise small amounts of livestock, such as goats and sheep, which graze on the nearby hillsides. There are few mines as they tend to get flooded.

Once one leaves the wetland zone, however, and enters the foothills, settlements become more common and the ground is fertile. This and the regular rainfalls make for good agriculture.

The west side is also the location of the only city within the Gedaxa Mountains, Mpi Luma at an altitude of 1143 metres.

Eastern Side

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