The Basin

The term "The Basin" is the one most commonly given to the geographical area within the immense caldera in the West-Central portion of the continent of Atakumi. Its position relative to the inlet sea and high surrounding cliffs create a rain shadow effect, wherein the Basin itself benefits from a rainforest-like biome while creating a rain shadow along its leeward side. Massive waterfalls cascade down the entire edge of the caldera, feeding into the Basin and making inland travel into or out of it nearly impossible. The Basin is home primarily to the insular race known as Lizard People, who are thought of as a hybrid race between humanoids - possibly elves or humans - and dragons, although their planar and historical origins are not known.