Shamayim

Description
Shamayim is a diverse continent on the planet Adamah. Shamayim is home to the the largest hot desert in the world, the Naqab Desert. The Naqab Desert which covers majority of the continent on the northern part, while the southern part is covered by the lush Biriya Forest. To the east, is the rocky Arcadian Mountains, named after Arcadius, the brass dragon that resides at Mount Arcadius, the highest point in Shamayim.

The Naqab Desert can reach temperatures as high as 140 degrees Fahrenheit. The Naqab Desert is home to the gargantuan Sand Worm, who has resided underneath the sands of the Naqab for over a thousand years, and is a famous danger of travelers who wish to traverse the desert, rather than taking the roads.

The Biriya Forest is a lush forest with remarkably tall trees and dangerously large animals. Taygeta was founded suspended in the air, supported by the tall trees to avoid any deadly contact with the massive animals.

The Arcadian Mountains is a rocky and semi-arid piece of land to the east of mainland Shamayim, separated by the Orion Sea. Mount Arcadius is the highest point in Shamayim.

Settlements
Bayit Lahim is the first recorded settlement on Adamah, founded in -8,500, directly north of the Tree of Eden along the Via Lactea River.

The aquatic city Alcyone was founded in -4,800 on the southern coast of the continent on the Via Lactea Delta.

Atlas and Pleione were founded in -2,900 on opposite sides of the Atlantic Lake.

The hospitable Maia was founded in -2,800 north of the Atlantic Lake on the northern coast of the continent.

The elevated Taygeta was founded in -2,700 on the eastern coast of the continent in the trees.

The ever-dark Celaeno was founded in -2,600 in a massive underground cave system on the southwestern coast of the continent, and would continue to be expanded as the mines would grow.

The knowledgeable Merope was founded in -2,500 on the southwestern coast of the continent.

The shining Electra was founded in -2,400 on the northwestern coast of the continent, close to the white marble deposits.

The distant Delphesia was founded in -400 on the western coast of the Delphesian Isles, immediately south of Alcyone.

The flat Capella was founded in 151 on the northwestern coast of the Arcadian Mountains, by the quiet Auriga people.

The aloft Altair was founded in 197 on an overlooking plateau in the center of the Arcadian Mountains, by the proud Dead Sand people.

The deep Vega was founded in 290 on the southeastern coast of the Arcadian Mountains, by the frugal Lyra people.

The flexible Deneb was founded in 479 on the southwestern edge of the Arcadian Mountains, by the caring Cygnus people.

History
The first known piece of history of Shamayim goes all the way back to the founding of Bayit Lahim.