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Description
General Territory and Climate
The majority of Claymere’s territory remains fairly humid throughout the seasons due to several large bodies of water and the proximity to the nearby ocean. In the lower portions of the territory (The Heartlands and Marshes), the climate remains fairly warm, producing hot, rainy springs and summers with moderate falls and winters.

When envisioning Claymere territory and climate, your best bet is to look toward North Carolina, as its geography and climate are heavily based on this incredible, geographically diverse state.

Typical ClimateWeather
Summer and spring weather tends to be hot, with the spring and early summer months being incredibly rainy. It’s not uncommon for mudslides, wallowing pits, and flash floods to occur. Caution is often highly suggested during and after long rains, and it isn’t uncommon for Viscounts to enforce curfews or even densite lockdowns during these times to prevent unnecessary loss of life to the earth's fury. During the later summer months, things tend to dry up, and on occasion, small droughts can occur. They are incredibly rare, and when they do happen, they don’t typically last long due to the sheer amount of rain they’re region tends to see in a year.

On rare occasions, during the mid-summer to mid-fall is another dangerous time of year. While often weak in power, hurricanes can and do occur along the shores and have been known to travel inland. Typically these storms skirt the mainland and continue farther out into the sea, dragged by the winds and temperatures, but on occasion, these terribly powerful storms can and will ravage Claymere and its surrounding lands. During these dangerous storms, the pack is urged to find the highest ground possible, sheltering in caves high in Lámfæt’s Teeth.

Fall tends to be a fairly temperate season and is often the most comfortable. Cool mornings are followed by warm evenings, and frost doesn’t usually occur until late in the season (Think late Oct./mid-Nov.). It’s rare, but on occasion, the very end of Fall may see a hint of snow, and it is this snow that typically denotes the ‘beginning’ of winter.

Winters in Claymere are typically mild, though on occasion, due to the proximity of the ocean, cold snaps can and do occur. It’s rare for the lake to freeze thick enough to be walked on, but there are a few historical winters in the memory of some living wolves to speak to such things. Snow is an off-and-on thing in most places, aside from the mountains, where the peaks can near constantly retain snow from late fall into early spring.

Temperatures
Spring brings cold, wet mornings and warm evenings, with temperatures ranging from the low 40s to the mid-60s. This is considered one of the most humid and wet times of the year. Thunderstorms are frequent, and while not inherently dangerous, if a wolf knows how to navigate them, they can very quickly become quite dangerous.

Summer is usually fairly warm, with temperatures ranging from the 80s to 90s, and during heat waves/droughts, sometimes even the very low 100s. Dawn and dusk tend to be the coolest hours of the day, and so many Viscounts encourage wolves to complete their tasks around these times, taking their breaks during the hottest parts of the day to ensure no one injures themselves. The end of Summer is usually fairly wet due to storm season, and things begin to dry out in the later Fall.

Fall is by far the driest time of the year, and near its end, most, if not all, droughts will typically occur (Summer exceptions can be made during intense heat waves with little to no rain). The weather during this time typically remains fairly mild, with mornings cool and comfortable and evenings moderate.

Winter in Claymere is typically calm, with only the higher elevations of their territory holding snow throughout the season. The lower portions will see snow, but it is prone to short melting periods before fresh snow falls. Warm days do happen, and can also result in rain, or freezing rain, which can often lead to days, and even weeks, of wet, muddy territory.

Typical Inhabitants
Claymere’s territory is full of a vast and diverse array of wildlife. Be it on land, in the water, or in the sky, there is plenty to be found about. Have a look at this website for a more detailed list of animals that can possibly be found in the area!

Prey
Beavers
Elk
White-tailed Deer
Feral Swine (Hogs)
Groundhog
Rabbit
Raccoon
Squirrel
Muskrat
Several species of duck
Several species of fish
Canada Goose
Several species of game birds
Turtules (Bog, Snapping, and Box)
American Alligator

Predators/Dangers
American Alligator
Black Bear
Bobcat
Eastern Cougar
Skunk
Venomous Snakes (CottonMouth, Copperhead, Rattlesnakes)

Territory at Large
Claymere’s territory is broken into three sections, The Great Marshes to the North, Lámfæt’s teeth to the South, and nestled in its center, The Heartlands. Each section of territory differs greatly from one another in both terrain and the local inhabitants, each holding its own landmarks and wonders.

Major Landmarks
The Great Marshes
[Link 1] [Link 2] [Link 3] [Link 4]

A singular, small island is nestled between several long channels of water in the northern edges of Claymere territory. Near this small islands heart is an earthen tunnel harboring what is known to Claymere as simply, the Sanctum.

This place is incredibly hard to find for those that do not know what to look for, and due to the fact that the ground is almost always soggy and puddling with water, not many wish to travel into, or remain in its depths for long periods of time. Inside, five stone plinths have been built, one taking up a large amount of space in the center of the cavern, while four more are arranged around it. Physical offerings can be left atop the stones, or arrayed around the bases, and wolves will lay on the ground in front of them during communion, even if the ground is soggy.

The sanctum is one of Claymere’s most sacred places, and they will not hesitate to deal out swift and cruel punishments to those that would desecrate it. It’s entrance is well hidden, and incredibly small, just a bit of a squeeze for large wolves.

Snakes Hollow
Amongst the swampy marshes, many reptilian creatures live and flourish, but there is one location where snakes have decided to gather quite communionally. It is not a common thing, but due to the areas location and high humidity, several species of semi aquatic and land fairing snakes have all gathered in this place to make a home out of the cracks in a small jumble of rocks. It is a dangerous location, and steering clear of it is highly advised.

The Sand Pits
[Link 1] [Link 2] [Link 3]
In the depths of the Great Marshes, where the wetland sits too close to the water table, the ground has become hungry. Quick sand pits dot the land, and while most aren’t large enough to pose a threat to a healthy, adult wolf, there are a few that could. This area is often used as a training ground for survivalist training, and it’s instilled in the youths minds that they need to be careful and watch where they step.

Pine Fields
[Link 1] [Link 2]
Within the depths of Marshes, pine and cypress trees dominate the lands, but there is one location, bordering the The Heartlands and Great Marshes where top heavy pines span for miles, and under their heavy boughs, the ground is nothing but thick scrub, growing to tower heights in some places, that rival even a wolf's height. Rare flowers and herbs that bloom nowhere else in the territory can be found here, but they are in short supply, and are often a coveted resource.

The Heartlands
The Red Rivers
Claymere is a land covered in rivers, creeks, and streams, but one of the largest, is the Red River. It bisects the territory near down its middle, the majority of the river being incredibly wide, and near flat water. The only rapids to be found are near its head, where it leaves the Eastern Lakes. Oddly enough, it is not the darker, near reddish quality the water can have at times, that has given it it’s name, but the yearly salmon run. Every year, from early Fall into early Winter, salmon travel from the ocean and upstream, spawning in the rivers. The River gained it’s famous name from this exact event, as the water is said to ‘turn crimson’ with the vast amount of Salmon that fill it for spawning season.

Blostma Fields
[Link 1]
A sprawling, somewhat hilly meadow dominates the Heartlands center. In the spring and early summer months, the field blossoms with all manner of flora, some of medicinal use, and others just for beauty. Large game herds can be found grazing here, or on the southern facing slopes of Lámfæt’s Teeth, and both are common hunting grounds. Most celebrations, weather permitting, take place among these low, rolling hills, allowing the sun to shine down and warm their pelts as they revel.

Howling Devil Hills
[Link 1] [Link 2] [Link 3] [Link 4]
As you near the seas to the west, along it’s shores are the Howling Devil hills. A vast expanse of towering dunes that go for as far the eye can see to the north and south of claymere’s claimed lands. Some portions of the dunes are lower than the others, but many tower high into the sky, and are very dangerous to be near when thunderstorms begin to rage. But, after the storms have passed, many interesting, clear stone like items can be dug from the sand where lightning has been struck. Amongst these rolling dunes are also a rare variety of herbs and plants that can only be found amongst similar dune like habitats, another coveted resource of Claymere.

The Eastern Lake
[Link 1] [Link 2]
To the East of the Heartlands, lies a massive freshwater lake. It’s considered a wonderful place of recreation for Claymerian’s, as the water is typically incredibly calm and placid outside of storm season. However this lake is large enough to generate its own lake effect storms, and can become dangerous depending on the time of year. Due to its distance from the main dens, and it's beautiful landscapes and clear blue depths, it’s a hot spot for couples that want to get away for a while, losing themselves in nature for a while.

Lámfæt’s Teeth
Clay River
[Link 1]
Splitting off from The Mere, the smallest river in Claymere’s territory. It travels straight from the lake and into the ocean, the waters calm and flat nearly the entire span of it, turning choppy only as it grows closer to the ocean. Due to where the river has made its home, it has cut itself into a valley through erosion and time, leaving it set deep into the valley floor.

All of Claymere’s dead are taken to this very river, their bodies released into the currents and weighed down by stones, eventually sinking into the depths and providing sustenance for the river life surrounding it. This, is how Claymere feels they can return their bodies to the cycle of life, granting them a chance to possibly be reborn in the coming years, should Lámfæt deem their souls worthy of another chance at life.

The Mere
[Link 1]
A sprawling lake that is part of Claymere’s own name, is settled at the foot of Lámfæt’s Teeth, and it is Claymere’s main water source. It’s clear with gentle waters, and is where most of the packs young will learn to swim. During the warmer months, it’s a hot spot of activity, and during the cooler months, the water typically does not freeze over unless a deep freeze strikes the area. Fish can be caught from this lake, but only masterful fishermen can do so, and it’s usually considered easier to simply hunt land prey.

The Cradle
Nestled between the hills at the very foot of Lámfæt’s Teeth is Claymere’s summer densite. Typically the pack will settle in this densite after the spring thaw, and will remain in it until the first major frost. This densite is very open, and dug out, reinforced rockfalls and burrows are their only shelter from the elements. The Lights have their own little rocky cavern they call their own, a wide area cut out of a rock face by a small stream and years of erosion. This doubles as a place for the sick and injured, as well as a whelping den for those who give birth while the pack resides in the summer densite.

Should major storms arise, the Viscount may elect to guide the pack into the mountains to the wintering densite, but depending on the storm, this can be dangerous, as the caverns they call home in the cold months can be prone to flooding.

The Maw
[Link 1] [Link 2]
After the first major frost, the pack will retreat into Lámfæt’s Teeth, hiding at the very base of the slopes in a small network of stone dugouts. Most of these dens are connected, and unless a wolf has claimed a dugout as their own personal den, many wolves end up sharing with one another. Only the Lights have their own secluded dug out, large enough to fit several bodies for the wounded and sick, and as a place to hoard and collect their herbs.

With one another for warmth, this winter densite can become quite cozy so long as wolves don’t mind close quarters, but due to its placement on the mountain face, heavy rains can and have flooded the dens before, making it impossible and a highly dangerous place to stay in during the height of storm season.

Description
General Territory and Climate
The majority of Claymere’s territory remains fairly humid throughout the seasons due to several large bodies of water and the proximity to the nearby ocean. In the lower portions of the territory (The Heartlands and Marshes), the climate remains fairly warm, producing hot, rainy springs and summers with moderate falls and winters.

When envisioning Claymere territory and climate, your best bet is to look toward North Carolina, as its geography and climate are heavily based on this incredible, geographically diverse state.

Typical ClimateWeather
Summer and spring weather tends to be hot, with the spring and early summer months being incredibly rainy. It’s not uncommon for mudslides, wallowing pits, and flash floods to occur. Caution is often highly suggested during and after long rains, and it isn’t uncommon for Viscounts to enforce curfews or even densite lockdowns during these times to prevent unnecessary loss of life to the earth's fury. During the later summer months, things tend to dry up, and on occasion, small droughts can occur. They are incredibly rare, and when they do happen, they don’t typically last long due to the sheer amount of rain they’re region tends to see in a year.

On rare occasions, during the mid-summer to mid-fall is another dangerous time of year. While often weak in power, hurricanes can and do occur along the shores and have been known to travel inland. Typically these storms skirt the mainland and continue farther out into the sea, dragged by the winds and temperatures, but on occasion, these terribly powerful storms can and will ravage Claymere and its surrounding lands. During these dangerous storms, the pack is urged to find the highest ground possible, sheltering in caves high in Lámfæt’s Teeth.

Fall tends to be a fairly temperate season and is often the most comfortable. Cool mornings are followed by warm evenings, and frost doesn’t usually occur until late in the season (Think late Oct./mid-Nov.). It’s rare, but on occasion, the very end of Fall may see a hint of snow, and it is this snow that typically denotes the ‘beginning’ of winter.

Winters in Claymere are typically mild, though on occasion, due to the proximity of the ocean, cold snaps can and do occur. It’s rare for the lake to freeze thick enough to be walked on, but there are a few historical winters in the memory of some living wolves to speak to such things. Snow is an off-and-on thing in most places, aside from the mountains, where the peaks can near constantly retain snow from late fall into early spring.

Temperatures
Spring brings cold, wet mornings and warm evenings, with temperatures ranging from the low 40s to the mid-60s. This is considered one of the most humid and wet times of the year. Thunderstorms are frequent, and while not inherently dangerous, if a wolf knows how to navigate them, they can very quickly become quite dangerous.

Summer is usually fairly warm, with temperatures ranging from the 80s to 90s, and during heat waves/droughts, sometimes even the very low 100s. Dawn and dusk tend to be the coolest hours of the day, and so many Viscounts encourage wolves to complete their tasks around these times, taking their breaks during the hottest parts of the day to ensure no one injures themselves. The end of Summer is usually fairly wet due to storm season, and things begin to dry out in the later Fall.

Fall is by far the driest time of the year, and near its end, most, if not all, droughts will typically occur (Summer exceptions can be made during intense heat waves with little to no rain). The weather during this time typically remains fairly mild, with mornings cool and comfortable and evenings moderate.

Winter in Claymere is typically calm, with only the higher elevations of their territory holding snow throughout the season. The lower portions will see snow, but it is prone to short melting periods before fresh snow falls. Warm days do happen, and can also result in rain, or freezing rain, which can often lead to days, and even weeks, of wet, muddy territory.

Typical Inhabitants
Claymere’s territory is full of a vast and diverse array of wildlife. Be it on land, in the water, or in the sky, there is plenty to be found about. Have a look at this website for a more detailed list of animals that can possibly be found in the area!

Prey
Beavers
Elk
White-tailed Deer
Feral Swine (Hogs)
Groundhog
Rabbit
Raccoon
Squirrel
Muskrat
Several species of duck
Several species of fish
Canada Goose
Several species of game birds
Turtules (Bog, Snapping, and Box)
American Alligator

Predators/Dangers
American Alligator
Black Bear
Bobcat
Eastern Cougar
Skunk
Venomous Snakes (CottonMouth, Copperhead, Rattlesnakes)

Territory at Large
Claymere’s territory is broken into three sections, The Great Marshes to the North, Lámfæt’s teeth to the South, and nestled in its center, The Heartlands. Each section of territory differs greatly from one another in both terrain and the local inhabitants, each holding its own landmarks and wonders.

Major Landmarks
The Great Marshes
[Link 1] [Link 2] [Link 3] [Link 4]

A singular, small island is nestled between several long channels of water in the northern edges of Claymere territory. Near this small islands heart is an earthen tunnel harboring what is known to Claymere as simply, the Sanctum.

This place is incredibly hard to find for those that do not know what to look for, and due to the fact that the ground is almost always soggy and puddling with water, not many wish to travel into, or remain in its depths for long periods of time. Inside, five stone plinths have been built, one taking up a large amount of space in the center of the cavern, while four more are arranged around it. Physical offerings can be left atop the stones, or arrayed around the bases, and wolves will lay on the ground in front of them during communion, even if the ground is soggy.

The sanctum is one of Claymere’s most sacred places, and they will not hesitate to deal out swift and cruel punishments to those that would desecrate it. It’s entrance is well hidden, and incredibly small, just a bit of a squeeze for large wolves.

Snakes Hollow
Amongst the swampy marshes, many reptilian creatures live and flourish, but there is one location where snakes have decided to gather quite communionally. It is not a common thing, but due to the areas location and high humidity, several species of semi aquatic and land fairing snakes have all gathered in this place to make a home out of the cracks in a small jumble of rocks. It is a dangerous location, and steering clear of it is highly advised.

The Sand Pits
[Link 1] [Link 2] [Link 3]
In the depths of the Great Marshes, where the wetland sits too close to the water table, the ground has become hungry. Quick sand pits dot the land, and while most aren’t large enough to pose a threat to a healthy, adult wolf, there are a few that could. This area is often used as a training ground for survivalist training, and it’s instilled in the youths minds that they need to be careful and watch where they step.

Pine Fields
[Link 1] [Link 2]
Within the depths of Marshes, pine and cypress trees dominate the lands, but there is one location, bordering the The Heartlands and Great Marshes where top heavy pines span for miles, and under their heavy boughs, the ground is nothing but thick scrub, growing to tower heights in some places, that rival even a wolf's height. Rare flowers and herbs that bloom nowhere else in the territory can be found here, but they are in short supply, and are often a coveted resource.

The Heartlands
The Red Rivers
Claymere is a land covered in rivers, creeks, and streams, but one of the largest, is the Red River. It bisects the territory near down its middle, the majority of the river being incredibly wide, and near flat water. The only rapids to be found are near its head, where it leaves the Eastern Lakes. Oddly enough, it is not the darker, near reddish quality the water can have at times, that has given it it’s name, but the yearly salmon run. Every year, from early Fall into early Winter, salmon travel from the ocean and upstream, spawning in the rivers. The River gained it’s famous name from this exact event, as the water is said to ‘turn crimson’ with the vast amount of Salmon that fill it for spawning season.

Blostma Fields
[Link 1]
A sprawling, somewhat hilly meadow dominates the Heartlands center. In the spring and early summer months, the field blossoms with all manner of flora, some of medicinal use, and others just for beauty. Large game herds can be found grazing here, or on the southern facing slopes of Lámfæt’s Teeth, and both are common hunting grounds. Most celebrations, weather permitting, take place among these low, rolling hills, allowing the sun to shine down and warm their pelts as they revel.

Howling Devil Hills
[Link 1] [Link 2] [Link 3] [Link 4]
As you near the seas to the west, along it’s shores are the Howling Devil hills. A vast expanse of towering dunes that go for as far the eye can see to the north and south of claymere’s claimed lands. Some portions of the dunes are lower than the others, but many tower high into the sky, and are very dangerous to be near when thunderstorms begin to rage. But, after the storms have passed, many interesting, clear stone like items can be dug from the sand where lightning has been struck. Amongst these rolling dunes are also a rare variety of herbs and plants that can only be found amongst similar dune like habitats, another coveted resource of Claymere.

The Eastern Lake
[Link 1] [Link 2]
To the East of the Heartlands, lies a massive freshwater lake. It’s considered a wonderful place of recreation for Claymerian’s, as the water is typically incredibly calm and placid outside of storm season. However this lake is large enough to generate its own lake effect storms, and can become dangerous depending on the time of year. Due to its distance from the main dens, and it's beautiful landscapes and clear blue depths, it’s a hot spot for couples that want to get away for a while, losing themselves in nature for a while.

Lámfæt’s Teeth
Clay River
[Link 1]
Splitting off from The Mere, the smallest river in Claymere’s territory. It travels straight from the lake and into the ocean, the waters calm and flat nearly the entire span of it, turning choppy only as it grows closer to the ocean. Due to where the river has made its home, it has cut itself into a valley through erosion and time, leaving it set deep into the valley floor.

All of Claymere’s dead are taken to this very river, their bodies released into the currents and weighed down by stones, eventually sinking into the depths and providing sustenance for the river life surrounding it. This, is how Claymere feels they can return their bodies to the cycle of life, granting them a chance to possibly be reborn in the coming years, should Lámfæt deem their souls worthy of another chance at life.

The Mere
[Link 1]
A sprawling lake that is part of Claymere’s own name, is settled at the foot of Lámfæt’s Teeth, and it is Claymere’s main water source. It’s clear with gentle waters, and is where most of the packs young will learn to swim. During the warmer months, it’s a hot spot of activity, and during the cooler months, the water typically does not freeze over unless a deep freeze strikes the area. Fish can be caught from this lake, but only masterful fishermen can do so, and it’s usually considered easier to simply hunt land prey.

The Cradle
Nestled between the hills at the very foot of Lámfæt’s Teeth is Claymere’s summer densite. Typically the pack will settle in this densite after the spring thaw, and will remain in it until the first major frost. This densite is very open, and dug out, reinforced rockfalls and burrows are their only shelter from the elements. The Lights have their own little rocky cavern they call their own, a wide area cut out of a rock face by a small stream and years of erosion. This doubles as a place for the sick and injured, as well as a whelping den for those who give birth while the pack resides in the summer densite.

Should major storms arise, the Viscount may elect to guide the pack into the mountains to the wintering densite, but depending on the storm, this can be dangerous, as the caverns they call home in the cold months can be prone to flooding.

The Maw
[Link 1] [Link 2]
After the first major frost, the pack will retreat into Lámfæt’s Teeth, hiding at the very base of the slopes in a small network of stone dugouts. Most of these dens are connected, and unless a wolf has claimed a dugout as their own personal den, many wolves end up sharing with one another. Only the Lights have their own secluded dug out, large enough to fit several bodies for the wounded and sick, and as a place to hoard and collect their herbs.

With one another for warmth, this winter densite can become quite cozy so long as wolves don’t mind close quarters, but due to its placement on the mountain face, heavy rains can and have flooded the dens before, making it impossible and a highly dangerous place to stay in during the height of storm season.