Originaland

Originaland is a geographic term used to describe the South-Western continent on the planet of Gopaldia. It is widely regarded as the oldest human civilization in Greater Gopaldia, although this has since been disproved.

The geographic region of Originaland is home to many small nation-states, which coexist on delicate tribal and international agreements. Every year, a representative is sent from each of the six main nations to attend a set of meetings known as the Desert Parties; this tradition has been carried out and documented for at least 5,000 years.

Not all space considered to lie within the Originaland area is claimed; large swathes of empty desert and toxic marsh are uninhabited and unclaimed. These areas are known as the 'Fikr' (Forbidden Zones), although they can legally accessed by anyone. The Trans-Fikr Causeway links the six main states of Originaland, and was formally completed in 1887 (although the general structure has been present since at least the 5th Century.) Once known for its bandits and highwaymen, the Causeway is now protected by the Peace Militia, which aim to preserve peace and maintain order in Originaland.