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According to the (much younger) [[Lonsorigi]], the [[Ortûlékian languages|Ortûlékian]] form of the name has been in use since the [[Early Days|very beginning of its settlement]]; it is, however, not attested in writing until the 11<sup>th</sup> century B.E.B. and presumably has its origins in the tumultous conflicts of the time preceding the foundation of [[Lon Avoch]], initially vaguely denoting the area of [[Olgish peoples|Olgish]] dominion, sometimes including but usually explicitly separate from the [[Soskish peoples|Soskish]] sphere of influence. The first use of the term in its later context is found in the [[Claims of Enethin]]. | According to the (much younger) [[Lonsorigi]], the [[Ortûlékian languages|Ortûlékian]] form of the name has been in use since the [[Early Days|very beginning of its settlement]]; it is, however, not attested in writing until the 11<sup>th</sup> century B.E.B. and presumably has its origins in the tumultous conflicts of the time preceding the foundation of [[Lon Avoch]], initially vaguely denoting the area of [[Olgish peoples|Olgish]] dominion, sometimes including but usually explicitly separate from the [[Soskish peoples|Soskish]] sphere of influence. The first use of the term in its later context is found in the [[Claims of Enethin]]. | ||
The most common epithet for Belkondíl might be the ''Country of Dark-Green Meadows'' (MOlg. ''Iranatimuritar''), in reference to its mossy fields and moors and often in contrast with the ''Country of Light-Green Meadows'' (MOlg. ''Iranolikuritar''), which is usually applied to [[Seligon]], especially the fertile plains around the [[River Eargliss]]. In [[Iilish language|Iilish]], the country is called '''Bealamas''' 'Land of the Burning Hills'. The [[Proto-Besokian|Old Besokian]] term, as | The most common epithet for Belkondíl might be the ''Country of Dark-Green Meadows'' (MOlg. ''Iranatimuritar''), in reference to its mossy fields and moors and often in contrast with the ''Country of Light-Green Meadows'' (MOlg. ''Iranolikuritar''), which is usually applied to [[Seligon]], especially the fertile plains around the [[River Eargliss]]. In [[Iilish language|Iilish]], the country is called '''Bealamas''' 'Land of the Burning Hills'. The [[Proto-Besokian|Old Besokian]] term, as evidenced on the [[Nishunâc World Map]], was '''Tûnûshetor''' 'Great Marsh', hence [[Proto-Soskish]] '''Tûnustu''' and [[Eastern Soskish language|Môrethic]] '''Dûnutu'''. | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
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=== Climate and Vegetation === | === Climate and Vegetation === | ||
The climate of Seligon is determined both by its relatively flat relief and by its location in between two oceans. The shallow hills of the west provide little protection from the westerlies, leaving most of Belkondíls west coast exposed to Runion's harsh climate. Vegetation in this part is particularly sparse, with heath and moorland stretching over miles without as much as a small forest. Rain is frequent all year round, with moderate summers and mild winters. This area is among the most sparsely populated in all of Elondor and extends eastward roughly to the Brethan valley and south until Tár-Noldorin and the western shores of the White Sea, including most of Tarébras, Atrissar, Orinion, Noldorin, and the Mairn. | The climate of Seligon is determined both by its relatively flat relief and by its location in between two oceans. The shallow hills of the west provide little protection from the westerlies, leaving most of Belkondíls west coast exposed to Runion's harsh climate. Vegetation in this part is particularly sparse, with heath and moorland stretching over miles without as much as a small forest. Rain is frequent all year round, with moderate summers and mild winters. This area is among the most sparsely populated in all of Elondor and extends eastward roughly to the Brethan valley and south until Tár-Noldorin and the western shores of the White Sea, including most of Tarébras, Atrissar, Orinion, Noldorin, and the Mairn. | ||
The lands east of the Brethan, and especially east of the Cëlac, are influenced by the considerably milder climate of the Timesthe. | |||
=== Landmarks and Settlements === | === Landmarks and Settlements === | ||