Soil of the Empire

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Soil of the Empire

Published on the 13th of the Sun's Smile

A drawing of a plant from Esbec.

 

Introduction
I, Anthony Alexios Basrid have been tasked with writing a paper about the various types of soil throughout the empire and neighboring areas by the Arch Chancellor. This paper intends to discuss the different types of soils found in eight distinct regions, which are labeled on the map below.

 

 

Regions of Soil
To describe the different types of soil in and around Oren, I first split the map into eight distinct regions. The first region is Providence and the area directly above it. The second region is the area leading up to Providence and the lands of Redenford. The third region is the mountains that serve as our current borders and extend upwards past our borders. The Pale and its lands are included in the fourth region and the forest above it is marked as the fifth. The sixth region in the top right is for the swamps by Providence, the seventh soil region is New Esbec, and finally, the eighth region is the area directly to the west of Oren’s borders.

 

A map depicting the soil regions described above.

 

 

Describing the Soil
This section of the paper will describe the soils listed above, specifically the composition and the characteristics that describe them.

 

Region One
The first region encompasses Providence and the lands above it. The soil in this region is described as containing little rocks and other sediments and is exceptionally good for growing various crops, as seen by the fields in front and behind Providence. The earthen structures and trees that do inhabit these plains are sparse, as they are mostly removed and replaced with farming lands. Overall, this region is especially fertile and has the potential to house many more farms.

Region Two
This second region contains the town of Redenford and Southbridge along with the roads that lead up to Providence. The soil in these lands is somewhat fertile, but there are many trees and rocks that would make farming difficult. Another defining factor of these lands is the gentle slope that leads to the mountains. The composition of this soil is mostly what you’d expect though occasionally there are large roots that grow throughout the soil. All in all, this region is suitable for most types of farming but would require much work to clear the lands of the natural foliage and rocks.

Region Three
The third region is the natural formation of mountains that currently act as part of our border. The soil in these lands has a composition that mostly consists of rocks and other small sediments that are often broken apart by the rain or external forces, such as falling rocks or animals. These mountains are largely unstable to walk on and the little soil that they do contain is mostly held together by the bushes and other small plants that grow along the steep terrain.

Region Four
The fourth region encompasses The Pale and other towns that exist in the dense forest. This soil is very rich due to the dense canopy above it. As many of the leaves above fall down to the ground below, they begin to decompose, which forms a soil that would be very suitable for farming. One large problem with farming these lands is that the trees allow little sunlight to reach the ground, and also that these trees have deep roots, making it difficult to clear the large areas that would be needed for farming. 

Region Five
The fifth region is the forest above Providence and is described as a mix between regions two and three. While this area may initially look good for farming, one will soon realize that the soil of these lands is mostly inhabited by many rocks and roots due to the various trees and steep cliffs that define this region. In addition to these cliffs and trees, there are also many small lakes and streams that run through these lands, causing the construction of large farm plots to be difficult. 

Region Six
The swamplands directly to the northeast of Providence are the defining factor of this region and are not very suitable for farmland or for large building constructions. While the soil in these lands may be free from the rocks and roots of the other regions, it is mostly mud due to the large amounts of sitting water. It is of the writer’s opinion that these lands are not suited for much of anything besides light encampments.

Region Seven
Region seven is made up of Esbec and the encompassing lands. Esbec is its own region due to the fact that this village has mostly changed the surrounding areas so that it is liveable. While the village does rest on the side of a mountain, Esbec has largely patted down the soil to prevent rock slides and other problems that occur in the surrounding areas. Because of this patting down, the soil composition has drastically changed from its nearby areas. While the soil of Esbec does still contain many rocks, it is best described as compact dirt with little sediments, due to the many foot travels and animals that roam around the region.

Region Eight
The eighth and final region is the area to the west of the mountains. This area has two main defining characteristics that split it into two sections. The northern part of region eight contains fewer trees than its southern counterpart, but it is more mountainous. This area is best described as having rolling hills that contain some rocks and other sediments. The lower or southern region is best described as having more flatlands that are inhabited by numerous trees. This soil is equally as fertile as the northern region but does contain more roots and other earthen objects. Overall, this region would be very good for farmland to be constructed on, though the lower half would require trees to be cleared before such could be constructed.

 

Conclusion
The Empire has many different soil variations and types throughout its lands and surrounding areas, though the soil that is best for farming is found within regions one, two, and eight. There are also other regions that are unsuitable for farming, such as regions six and three. While it is essential to look at just soil quality before deciding on where to farm and build structures, it is also important to look at the surrounding structures and natural occurrences that happen in the areas.

About the Author
Eiso, I’m Anthony Alexios Basrid and this is the third research paper I’ve written. I’d like to thank the Archchancellor for giving me this topic and I’d also like to thank all of those who have helped with the paper.

[ErikAzog 3575]

"Anthony Basrid, what a wonderful youth, truly the future of Providence is bright with such enlightened and productive minds." Says the General Peter Baldwin d'Arkent.
 

[Nectorist 12870]

"WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!" Screams Franz as he reads the study, far too excited than anyone should be about a paper over soil.

[JoanOfArc 4604]

12 minutes ago, Nectorist said:

"WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!" Screams Franz as he reads the study, far too excited than anyone should be about a paper over soil.

Father Dima heard the screaming from the other room in Franz's estate and turned to speak to his young brother-in-law, "When did Franz start screaming loudly all the time? Is this why you started screaming so loudly all the time? Lord help our family."

 

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[KBR 2046]

Captain Iskander Basrid smiles as he reads Anthony's report, remarking to his fellow soldiers how proud he is of his son. 

[Dyl 2088]

"THAT'S MY GRANDSON!!!!!!!" Sir Jahan would exclaim, pointing him out in the nearest crowd