STRATHCLYDE

The climate of **[[Dreich]]** varies wildly from region to region.

- As **[[Strathclyde]]** has forested areas ranging from **[[Perth]]** to north of **[[Pittenween]]** (north to south). From the **[[Thornielee|Thornielee Forrest]]** to the **[[Drumalban Mountains]]** (west to east) is subarctic. Despite its proximity to the Arctic, **[[Achnabreac National Forrest]]** only sees light snow from mid-fall to late spring. The warm water that evaporates off **[[Loch Morar]]** results in an almost constant state of rain during the summer.

- The areas stretching from **[[Fort Dornoch]]** to **[[Pittenween]]** mark the outer edges of the region known as **[[Speyside]]**. The **[[Speyside]]** has rocky beaches along its coast and vast plains in its center. Once a dense marsh, the area and trees were cleared for their lumber.

**[[Dreich]]'s** wildlife is typical of the north-west, although several of the larger mammals such as the *[[Giant Beaver]]*, *[[Brown Bear]]*, *[[Dire Wolf]]*, *[[Mammoth]]*, and *[[Walrus]]* were hunted to near extinction in historic times, their numbers remain low throughout the region. There are internationally significant nesting grounds for a variety of seabirds such as *[[Gullion]]*. The *[[Albatross]]* is something of a national icon, especially to the family *[[Perth#Beith]]*.

- On the high mountain tops, species including *ptarmigan*, *mountain [[Hare]]*, and *stoat* can be seen in their white color phase during winter months. Various animals have been re-introduced, including s population of *[[Giant Catfish]]* brought to **[[Loch Morar]]** in the 1280s, and experimental projects involving the *wild [[Boar]]*. Today, much of the remaining native **[[Thornielee|Thornielee Forest]]** lies within **[[Strathclyde]]**, and remnants of the forest remain at 6 locations across **[[Dreich]]**. Here *[[Deer]]*, *foxes*, *[[Boar]]*, *[[Skunk]]*, *[[Squirrel]]*, and the rare *[[Giant Tick]]* can be found. On the west coast, remnants of the ancient Fey population remain, such as the *[[Thornielee#Saytrs|Satyr population]]* in **[[Thornielee]]**. These *[[Thornielee#Saytrs|Satyrs]]* are particularly rare due to high rates of deforestation throughout **[[Dreich]]** history. Not much is known about **[[Moray Firth]]**. Found East of the **[[Drumalban Mountains]]**, *[[eels]]* and *[[beholderfish]]* have been rumored to be seen by ships off the coast. **[[Ibhir Mhuinn]]** in recent years has seen a rise in native *[[Raccoon]]*, *[[Opossum]]*, *[[Squirrel]]* and *[[Fox]]* populations. The city was abandoned in 1318 after reports of an *[[Ibhir Mhuinn#The Night Bandits Uprising|uprising]]* however these claims have been heavily disputed.

- The countries flora is varied, incorporating both deciduous and coniferous woodland, moorland, and tundra species. However, large-scale commercial tree planting and the management of **[[Strathclyde]]** habitat for field sport activities like *[[Deer]]* stalking and driven *grouse* shooting impacts the distribution of indigenous plants and animals. The tallest trees are fabled to be a pair of elder spirits: One a Birch tree planted in **[[Thornielee]]**, *[[Thornielee#Saytrs|Satyr]]* say the pair could be 7,000 years old and are probably the oldest living things in **[[Dreich]]**. Although, no one outside the *[[Thornielee#Saytrs|Satyr]]* community has seen either tree since the founding of **[[Dreich]]**.