Places

Linville Mountains
- A sparsely populated Eastern mountain range, the Linville Mountains slowed Columbian expansion for many decades, the rough terrain and native tribes often proving too much for would be settlers. Those few settlers that were able to carve out a place for themselves in the mountains were often regarded as little more than barbarians, a reputation they earned while fighting native tribes, such as the Tslagi and Tecumsans, as well as the regiments of Anglia and Gallia. They were also renowned explorers, blazing trails through the mountains that opened up the West to settlement. Today, the people of the mountains are known to be quite insular and hot tempered, though they are also an honest and religious people.
- Saint Graham - Named after a circuit rider who was famous for his massive tent revivals, Saint Graham is a moderately sized town that features several large churches and a thriving lumber industry.
- Antioch - A small town in the foothills, this towns main claim to fame is that it is the resting place of Dr. Walker, the frontiersmen who named and charted Walker's Gap, an important route through the Linville Mountains.
- Corinth - A small city, technically a part of the Muskogan Flatlands, Corinth is the last place to buy supplies before heading North into the Suhtai Plains and has a constant flow of settlers.

Muskogan Flatlands
- Having been colonized by the Gallians long ago, the Muskogan Flatlands are much more urban and refined than the rest of the Chalmete River Valley. Large plantations are common here, often owned and operated by aristocratic families of Gallic or Anglian origin. Status is everything in the Flatlands, and many visiting outsiders are reminded of feudal kingdoms of centuries past when they visit the region. The people of this region pride themselves on their heritage and dignified culture, and those that are encountered in other parts of Columbia are often politicians, businessmen, or military officers. Honor is very important here and most men are more than willing to resort to violence if they feel that they have been slighted in some way. As one might expect, dueling is quite common here, even among the lower classes.
- Pushmataha - Named after a local Chahta chief and Columbian general who fought at the Battle of Beauregard, Pushmataha is the largest inland city in the South.
- Polignac - Often called Polecat by lower class residents, Polignac was the first major Gallic city along the Southern coast.
- Lafitte - A small crossroads town that serves travelers heading to one of the other major cities.

Chalmete River Delta
- A massive swamp formed where the Chalmete River meets the sea, the Chalmete Delta has a very interesting culture. The Acadians who live here originally inhabited Gallic lands far to the North, fleeing here after the region was conquered by Anglia. Largely cut off from outside influence, their Gallic customs combined with the necessities of living in a swamp have led to a very unique culture that many visitors find interesting. They still speak Gallic for the most part, long after the region was purchased by Columbia, though their isolation has led to them forming a very distinct dialect that visitors from Gallia often struggle with.
- Beauregard - The largest city in the Chalmete River Valley, Beauregard features beautiful Gallic architecture and a very genteel atmosphere. It is also the most important port in the area, connecting the river valley with the rest of the world.
- Andouille - A small Acadian town that connects New Andalusia to the rest of the region.

Chalmete River
- The largest and most important river in Columbia, the Chalmete is the lifeblood of the West, allowing goods and settlers to make their way North into the unexplored wilderness of the Assinwati Mountains and beyond. Steamboats allow for quick travel up and down the river and are the primary means of transportation along it.
- Natchez - A halfway point between Radisson and Beauregard, few people stay here for long. The surrounding waters are plagued by river pirates who prey on unsuspecting steamboats.
- Radisson - The Gateway to the West, Radisson is often considered the last piece of civilization along the Chalmete and New rivers. It's advantageous position ensures that it will only grow as the years go by.

New Andalusia
- Similar in climate and culture to the Muskogan Flatlands, the primary difference between the 2 regions is that the Iberians settled here rather than the Gallians. They brought a culture of ranching with them, building haciendas and bringing massive herds of horses, cattle, and sheep to their new lands. The people of this region are expert horsemen, especially the vaqueros who work the herds. The people of this region are very hardworking and daring, though they can be quite fiery as well, taking honor just as seriously as the people of the Muskogan Flatlands do. Unlike the aristocrats there, the people of New Andalusia are averse to dueling, preferring to handle a matter of honor on the spot. As such, knife fights are quite common and few men go around without one.
- Inigo - A small town that serves the surrounding haciendas, Inigo itself has little of note.
- Asturias - A coastal town that connects this region to other Iberian holdings further South.
- Goliad - The capital of New Andalusia, Goliad is the center of Iberian political and military power in the region.

Agave Desert
- Given the intense heat and lack of water, most people would expect the Agave Desert to be uninhabited, but the native Diné tribe thrive here as they have for centuries. An agricultural people, the Diné lived comfortably off of squash, beans, and corn; adding sheep and goat to their diet after the arrival of the Iberians. They have a largely peaceful relationship with the Iberians, having allied with them long ago as a way to keep themselves safe from the Nokoni. In recent years, Iberian settlers have began moving into the desert in their search for silver and gold. The Diné are content to let them into their lands, though there has been violence when the Iberians have attempted to mine in sacred Diné areas.
- No Agua - Named after a note found on a dead explorer, there is actually enough water here to serve a small mining town.

Domingo River
- Though the Diné tribe don't make use of it for anything beyond trade, the Iberians would not have been able to settle the Agave Desert without the Domingo River. It allows silver and gold to trickle back East, where it can then be put on ships and sent back to Iberia.
- Montoya - Serving as little more than a trade hub in the middle of the Agave, Montoya is often visited by the local Diné who trade food and pelts for things like guns and tools.

Nokonaria
- The Nokoni are, without a doubt, the most fearsome native tribe in the West. Many military men refer to them as the greatest light cavalrymen in the world, and there are few who would ill agree. A nomadic people, they used to follow the vast buffalo herds as they migrated across the plains. Nowadays, realizing their military might, they prefer to raid neighboring lands for slaves and loot. They make no distinction between native or white man, only between Nokoni and non-Nokoni. Many towns, both native and settler, have been burned to the ground in their wake. The few settlers that live here tend to do so as vassals to the Nokoni, paying them tribute in return for allowing them to live there.
- High Chaparral - A town built around a hacienda, the locals pay tribute to the Nokoni in beef and leather.
- Fort Dixon - A Columbian Army fort that was built to protect the region, the soldiers often find themselves stretched too thin to make much of a difference.
- Pinegrass - With the Army stretched thin, the people of Pinegrass turned to the Ashalaho for protection. The Nokoni have raided Pinegrass several times in retaliation, but the locals are stubborn and rebuild every time.

Big Grif Range
- Named for the immense mountain griffins that soar through the skies, the Big Grif Range is a range within the Assinwati Mountains. The animals are deadly and unafraid of man, and the native tribes are equally dangerous. The Ashalaho tribe is the largest tribe of the region, having moved here from the Nokonaria after the Nokoni gained access to horses and drove them out. They are the eternal enemies of the Nokoni, and have learned to match them in horsemanship and ferocity over the past century. Perhaps one day they will drive the Nokoni out and return to their ancestral lands, but for now they are content to stay in the mountains, trading and fighting with the settlers who have began moving into the area.
- Carson - A city that was built as a way station for settlers traveling to seaside lands further West, it has grown considerably from its humble beginnings.
- Topknot - Originally a few cabins built by fur trappers, Topknot has since become a logging town.
- Bearclaw - Sharing a similar story to Topknot, both towns were founded by Bearclaw Chris Lapp, a famous trapper in the region.
- Dwightsville - Built around an inn, Dwightsville grew once gold was discovered in the area.

Jeremiah Valley
- A valley separating the Big Grif and Salish Ranges, the Jeremiah Valley features some of the most breathtaking views in the West. It is also the dividing line between the Ashalaho and Salish tribes, and wars have been fought between the 2 tribes for many years. Settlers first entered the region only 20 years ago, having been lead there by the fur trapper Jeremiah Johnson. The addition of settlers into the political landscape did little to end the bloodshed, and the settlers are often forced to play both tribes against each other to survive. That said, the settlers find that the timber, fur, and farmlands that the valley offers are worth the occasional skirmish.
- Chance - A small town that sells timber and fur to passing steamboats, Chance is the last town on the Chalmete for nearly 100 miles.
- Fort Harrison - A Columbian Army fort that was built to protect settlers from the Ashalaho and Salish.

New River
- The largest tributary of the Chalmete, the New River is set to be the stage of the next big push into the Assinwati Mountains. For now, it is sparsely populated, though trappers use it for trade and travel.
- Big Crick - Built by a now defunct fur company, Big Crick serves as a rendezvous point for trappers.

Salish Range
- Named for the local Salish tribe, the Salish Range is another range within the Assinwati Mountains. Few settlers have moved into the region yet, though the Columbian government has been sending surveyors and soldiers into the region over the past few years. The Salish tribe tend to be friendlier towards settlers than the Ashalaho, though they are equally willing to resort to violence if they don't get their way. They have been quite receptive towards missionaries over the past decades, and many Salish have converted from their native faith.
- Timber City - Timber City was originally a logging camp before silver started being found in the region.
- Struck - Struck barely a year old, but is set to become larger than Timber City as long as the silver keeps flowing.

Suhtai Plains
- Named and largely populated by the Suhtai tribe, the Suhtai Plains are largely indistinguishable from the Nokonaria, differing only in climate and the disposition of the natives. Recent treaties between the Suhtai and the Columbian Army have led to an era of peace between the Suhtai and settlers, and though the peace will likely not last, it has allowed for a few towns and forts to spring up within the plains in the meantime, strengthening Columbia's position in the region.
- Post - Originally a Columbian Army fort, it was burned down by Sihtai warriors while the soldiers were fighting elsewhere. only a post was left standing remained, hence the name.
- Fort Pulaski - A new Columbian Army fort, Fort Pulaski was where the past few treaties between the Army and Suhtai were signed.