If you look at the distances in the Desert (or look at what the True Map of Atys looks like -- which is the same thing) you will see that it is by far the smallest of the mainland continents. (It's only a fraction larger than Liberty Lakes alone in Tryker territory.) There is no reason to put towns so close to the capital as would be necessary if they were confined to the q50 area.
((This is a gameplay argument.)
The desert does not have abundant water. The towns must be separated in order to keep them from drawing down the water table. There is only enough room in the Desert for two more towns in addition to Pyr.
((This is a gameplay argument.)
The desert does not have abundant water. The towns must be separated in order to keep them from drawing down the water table. There is only enough room in the Desert for two more towns in addition to Pyr.
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Remembering Tyneetryk
Phaedreas Tears - 15 years old and first(*) of true neutral guilds in Atys.
(*) This statement is contested, but we are certainly the longest lasting.
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