The Maw

The Maw and Surrounding Areas
The Maw is a relatively small area in the center of southern Aebria that serves as a massive trading hub for the entire continent and the rest of the known world. The Maw exists as an area of neutrality between the major forces in Aebria, deciding to let the area have autonomy while being overseen by consuls of the different nations. The Maw gets it's name from the shape of the coastline, the two lakes and the bay making a shape that resembles the gaping mouth of a fanged beast. All within and around the coast of The Maw are countless port towns and trading posts used to facilitate the transfer of goods in and out of the area. Heading north from The Maw, there is a route between the borders of Galvatia and The Golden Sea which is used to transport goods from The Maw to the areas around The Cynosaquis to facilitate trading with inland Aebria. However, this stretch of land is long and dangerous, but can be very rewarding for some who choose to make the trek. A handful of posts are around the border of The Maw, used to watch out for invading forces as well to stop and check suspicious people as they enter or exit the area.

The Meat
-The Meat is the name given to the group of islands and the sprawling city that is placed on top of them. The Meat is a haven for trading, gambling, swindling, stealing, piracy, and corruption. The city is dense, dingy, and briny in all aspects. Dozens of ships dock at and leave from The Meat every day to bring goods and people to Aebria. It's estimated that of people coming to Aebria not born on the continent, well over half of them arrive at the continent by entering through The Meat. There is nothing you cannot find here, given the right connections and the right amount of money.