Kovas

Part of the Korvar Empire

Summary
Kovas is the homeworld and seat of power of the Korvar Empire. The name of the planet is derived from the continent where the Korvar originated as a species, Korvaris. It is estimated to be somewhere around the southwestern region of the empire's core worlds.

Xaltarik Rainforest
The Xaltarik Rainforest is a vast jungle that covers north and eastern Korvaris. It is here where the first Korvar came unto land and developed sentience. It is also considered sacred ground as it is believed Syleris came here and taught the Korvar her teachings. The region was home to many of the first nations, such as the Kingdom of Alget and the First Korvar Empire. The forest suffered as the worldi ndustrialized, millions of acres either cut down for resources or damaged during times of war. Now, what remains has been preserved and protected. No one is allowed to build on or near the forest, though people are allowed to visit. Many people take pilgrimages here to both learn more about their ancestry or visit the numerous holy sites of antiquity.

Temple of Syleris
Located atop of a hill near in Xaltairik, the Temple of Syleris is one of the most sacred structures in the empire. The ancient temple was built during the reign of the First Korvar Empire for performing religious ceremonies and rituals. Though the Kingdom collapsed, the temple survived and was later claimed by the New Korvar Empire. Today, the temple remains in use. Many of the most prominent religious figures spend much of their time here, debating about the ancient text and fulfilling their ancient traditions. Since the dawn of the space age, the temple has been used as a place to sacrifice important figures from other empires to the goddess.

Halxera Mountains
The Halxera Mountains are a mountain range that splits Chelksrin into two separate regions. The resource rich mountains have long been a sourve of conflict between Lyvairn nations and the Sycerians. During the Unification War, the Lyvairn and Korvarians successfully managed to invade the region and used it to bombard Sycerian settlements. Today, the mountains are a shadow of its former self. War and mining did extensive damage to the landscape. Though much of the damage has been repaired since then, most say it will never be what it once was long ago.

Olinidis Mountains
The Olinidis Mountains Range is a vast region that surrounds the north-northwestern regions of Quolvri. Sharp, jagged mountains, unforgiving cold, and extreme heights help to make the region one of the most difficult to navigate in Kovas. It was this mountain range that divided the Altrinians from the Quolvrians, much like what occurred in Chelksrin. In modern times, the military has built an underground fortress in the region which is filled to the brim with anti-orbital defense cannons and other heavy emplacements.