Tsominku

Tsominku is a large continent in Mencu's southern hemisphere where most of the events of the The Crest of Zabutur series take place. It houses over a dozen different countries, with most major nations being situated here. The only two major countries not located on this continent are the Kingdom of Krawvill and the Republic of Krippa (Later the Krippan Empire), both of which are located on the westward subcontinent of Munjang-Îue. The continent is referred colloquially to as "The Mainland" by Shinzoka of Krawvill.

Geography and Climate
Because of its vast size, Tsominku's climate varies greatly by location, with warm beaches, deserts, and even jungles in the northern latitudes, forests and steppes in the central regions, and colder, rockier plateaus towards the south as one approaches Kroggné. The Korzinzé Mountains divide the continent in two, and it's believed that they are along the same geological formation that divides Krippa from Krawvill on Munjang-Îue (although those mountains are referred to as the Sasabé Mountains).

North Tsominku
Northern Tsominku houses lush forests, warm, sandy beaches, and a dangerously dense and erratic jungle at the northernmost fringes of the continent in what was once Sayenzi. The Empire of Koldia enjoys warm summers and mild winters, flanked with gorgeous shades of greenery that seem as if they were designed for elves.

South Tsominku
Southern Tsominku houses the massive Aurum Forest, where the Komera and Mizulen dwell in general harmony albeit with borders of their own. South of this forest where the climate gets colder, the forest dissolves and gives way to steppes and plateaus, before reaching the colder rocky regions of Kroggné.

Lower Peninsula
The Lower Peninsula, often referred to as the Jalengan Peninsula due to the heavy presence of their creations, the Kumenza, enjoys a moderate climate with four distinct seasons, with the northern region of Shahar-Eka having a more neutral balance of climate, and their southern neighbors in Tazuké have slightly milder summers and slightly cooler winters due to their latitudes.

Demographics
See Also: List of Countries on Tsominku

Obviously with a continent of this size with as many countries as it holds, Tsominku is filled with diverse people and races, with significant numbers of every race apart from Shinzoka being found in abundance here. Male Shinzoka are almost never seen on this continent, but female Shinzoka from the Kagero-Kiza organization are seen in relative abundance. While the Zaderei tend to live mostly in Krippa, some particularly tolerant races and cultures, such as the Dorenzu, Serenghe, and Madizi, are welcome enough to Zaderic individuals that they're considered more common than Shinzoka, even the Kagero-Kiza.