Bahar is a region in the northwest of Bulwar.
Etymology[]
Bahar means forest. Bahar has also given rise to the term "Baharization", which describes the fragmentation of an area.
History[]
Years of Dryness[]
In 1413, Bahar experienced the Years of Dryness, a sustained period of drought lasting six years (until 1418) which caused crop failures across the region. This period was immensely destabilizing and significantly impacted the livelihoods of many peasants, who were forced into crime or indentured servitude. In particular, the latter development angered many peasants, who saw this as contradicting the anti-slavery tenets of the New Sun Cult.
Decades of Devastation[]
The Years of Dryness were followed by the Decades of Devastation, a period of prolonged and intense political instability and warfare.
Economy[]
Bahar is the only region in Bulwar which produces lumber and was a centre of shipbuilding in the past. Bahar's geographical position as one of the few overland routes between Cannor and Bulwar has also given it significant control over trade routes.
Demographics[]
Bahar is an extremely diverse region, containing an equal mix[?] of various races, including but not limited to copper dwarves, sun elves, goblins and humans.