Vatain (continent)

Vatain is a continent in the northern hemisphere of the world Kavach. It houses many different peoples, including but not limited to; Vatainians, dwarves, orcs, giants, and (rarely) dragons. The climate is harsh and cold, with snowy winters, and cool summers. To date, only the southern portion of the continent is known to humans as the orcs of Vatain, as well as the natural barrier of the mountains and forests, block their expansion northward.

Geography
Vatain is mountainous country on the line of where two tectonic plates are colliding, causing mountains in the north partly via the collision, but also through volcanic activity. This volcanic activity has actively contributed to the creation of the underdark, and taller mountains in the center of the Vachinae Mountains.

At the southern end of the Vachinae Mountains, Durca Valley lies, eventually turning into the Gaping Canyon until the Corded River deposits into Tava Bay. The Gaping Canyon serves as a divider between the Endless Forest and the Short forest, lying on the west and east sides of the canyon respectively.

Nova and Tava bay are man made features and have lain there for ~800 years since their creation.