Pèlen

Pèlen is an Island region off the north east coast of Estermark. It is currently inhabited by Imen and many species of animals. Aside from the capitol city, Madichon, Pèlen is sparsely populated; the majority of its land territory being dominated by grassland, tundra and mountains.The majority of Pèlen has a cold or severely cold winter climate.

Climate and Biodiversity
Average winter and summer high temperatures across Pèlen from north to south. Winters can be harsh in many parts of the region. In noncoastal regions, snow can cover the ground for almost six months of the year, while in parts of the north snow can persist year-round. Throughout much of the region there are only two distinct seasons—winter and summer—as spring and autumn are usually brief periods of change between extremely low and extremely high temperatures. The fauna of Pèlen is considered to be diverse. Pèlen has multiple ecosystems, ranging from grasslands to rocky mountains. With a large land mass, and small population density, the wildlands of Pèlen provide important habitat for many animals, both rare and not.

Because of its large wild spaces, Pèlen is home to many large mammals, for example large predators such as the Chen Gwo and the Nèj Leyopa. Other prominent Pèlen mammals are the Kabrit, Bèf and Sèf Gwo.