Thayce

The continent of Thayce, also known as the Otherworlds, is the primary setting of The Everyman's Answer. Thayce is the second largest island of the three continents, with Sloav Ukrar being first and Blèianna being third. It was home to the leading city of the world, Saylum.

Geography Before the Exodus of Thayce
Located in the Northerneastmost Northern Hemisphere and almost all within the Western hemisphere, Thayce stood as the wealthiest and most developed continent of the North during the Golden Ages. Not only did it boast a wide range of rich, diverse cultures and beautiful landscapes and cities, it was the leader of the world in terms of economy, military and welfare. Five major cities sprawled out across the nation. The capital city, Saylum, is located at the southern end of Thayce; a marvelous utopia and epitome of advanced technology, protection, health, and culture. Due to the course of events leading up to The Everyman's Answer, Saylum has become increasingly bleak after the Exodus of Thayce.

Geologically, Thayce was the oldest region in the world, hugely varied and complex. The Northern Shield, a huge, sprawling mountain that now makes the Wrimhyn Peaks that holds New Haven, takes up forty percent of the region. It consists of valuable minerals such as nickel, gold, and molybdnum. This made Thayce the largest producer in mining. Hilly uplands, rolling plains, and boreal forests surrounded the shield, while further north lies ice and cold, subarctic climates. Southern regions were more mountainous and geologically active with volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. Fertile valleys also occupied the area.

Farms were known for their world famous coffee, beans, and fresh crop. Beaches of Thayce made the southern end a jewel in the world crown. Legend has it that spending a month beneath the sun on Thayce beaches will cure maladies. Southern west deserts and untouched wilderness is what also made Thayce so geographically diverse.

The culture of Thayce is a series of overlapping cultures. A new religion, Godheedian, founded by the Ark Angels, has a strong presence. Thayce's military, made of men and women from across the world is well-regarded and one of the many strong points of Thayce. Some families still hold to the tradition of enlisting at last one boy or girl from each generation. In general, the people of Thayce are a merry, hard-working lot.

Trivia

 * Thayce is an analogue of Canada, the United States and Europe.
 * The Northern Shield is the equivalent to the Canadian Shield.
 * Most of The Everyman's Answer takes place in Canada.