The Continent

Summary
The Continent, colloquially known as "Kiep", is the main land area in Hyuniverse. It is estimated to be around 250,000 km², and is home to a diverse ecosystem and many settlements. It is primarily governed under a monarchy by King Maximillius IV, located within the capital, although many settlements are too hidden or isolated to be properly controlled.

History
The history of the Continent is scattered and hard to keep track of. Most scholars think that the first human civilizations were created around 1000 years ago. it is said another civilization existed in the mountains tens of thousands of years before that, but the hostile conditions of the area makes that hard to verify.

Ecosystem & Biomes
The ecosystem of the Continent is diverse, the oxygen-rich atmosphere allowing many different types of life to flourish. The climate is also diverse, with many forested areas, a desert, and glaciers to the north. Mountains cover up the entire East side of the Continent, and it is unknown exactly what sits past there. Ocean travel and exploration across long distances is next to impossible, as boats seem to be a favourite snack of large, sea-dwelling carnivores.

Peoples
The Continent has several known sentient species, the most common being humans, who can be further divided into different sub-groups and cultures, such as vampires.