Mwangi Expanse

 Geography

The Mwangi Expanse is bordered to the north by the lands of Rahadoum, Thuvia, and Osirion; to the east are Katapesh, Nex, Alkenstar, and Geb; and to the west by the Shackles and the Arcadian Ocean.

The region is dominated by Lake Ocota, the numerous rivers which drain into the lake—mightiest of which is the Vanji River—and the Mwangi Jungle which surrounds them. However, there are two other jungles—the Kaava Lands in the southwest, and the Screaming Jungle in the southeast. The two other major lakes are Terwa Lake and the Lake of Vanished Armies.

The Barrier Wall mountains mark the Expanse's northern border, while the Brazen Peaks and the Shattered Range lie on the eastern border. The Kho-Rarne Pass links the region with Osirion, while the Ndele Gap leads into Nex. The Gorilla King's forces used tunnels beneath the Shattered Range to raid Alkenstar, but following the highly successful raid of 1690 AR, the forces of Alkenstar collapsed the tunnels. The other significant highland regions are the Terwa Uplands and the Bandu Hills.

Nations

Countless nations and city-states can be found within the Mwangi Expanse. Many more exist, some of which have been out of contact with the other lands of the Expanse, let alone those of the Inner Sea region, for centuries. Nations and city-states of the Mwangi Expanse have developed their own cultures independent from their neighbors.

Bloodcove, a rough mercantile port and haven for pirates.

Jaha, ancient city of mysteries and astronomers.

Kibwe, city of merchants and ancient statues near the Shattered Range.

Mzali, a metropolis ruled by the undead god-king Walkena.

Nantambu, the colorful city-state that houses the Magaambya university.

Osibu, the secretive city that guards the Nemesis Well.

Senghor, a coastal city and major naval power.

Usaro, the horrific bastion of Angazhan's worship.

Vidrian, a young nation having broken away from Chelaxian and colonial rule.

History

Little is known today of the region's most ancient history, but the landscape is dotted with human ruins as old as almost any to be found elsewhere in Golarion.

Inhabitants

The lush and vibrant Mwangi Expanse brims with legends, stories, and rumors that evoke both awe-inspiring and cautionary tales. Despite its abundant treasures, the inhabitants of the Expanse remain relatively unknown to those outside the Inner Sea region. Within this land of natural splendor, artistry and intellectual pursuits flourish, as its resilient inhabitants labor diligently and employ clever tactics to prosper in an environment that frequently poses threats.

The Expanse serves as a meeting ground for various cultures, where diverse peoples not only coexist but also thrive amidst the numerous perils that accompany this bountiful territory. The Mwangi region abounds with such abundance and wealth of resources that hunger and scarcity are rare occurrences. The ready availability of sustenance, water, natural fibers, and valuable materials facilitated the early Mwangi inhabitants in establishing self-sufficient communities, cities, and even independent nations, shielded from external influences and disconnected from the wider world.

The most populous heritages of peoples found in the Mwangi Expanse include elves and halflings, in addition to humans of Garundi, Mwangi, and Taldan extraction. Kholo of the Expanse also have their own unique society.