Tasogare no Kuni

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Tasogare no Kuni, Geological Map

Tasogare no Kuni, or the Country of Twilight, refers to a land mass far north of Rai no Kuni that remains primarily uncharted. The uppermost border has yet to be confirmed, as the terrain is frigid and rocky, supporting little more then high winds and the biting cold. Because it does not share a boarder with one of the The Five Great Shinobi Nations, very few have ventured the distance to this country, leaving much of this unexplored land shrouded in mystery. It's proximity to the Northern Pole of the world means that during certain times of the year the country is bathed in either continuous sunlight or continuous darkness, however, the Country is more often associated for the perpetual state of twilight that may lasts for weeks or months at a time.

The Country of Twilight

Terrain

The Country of Twilight.



Climate

The Country of Twilight experiences long, very cold winters and short, cool summers. Only in the heart of the warmer months, the period time when the sun never sets below the horizon, does the temperature rise above freezing. Even then, its rarely above 5 degrees Celsius [41 degrees Fahrenheit]. The country is also the home to high winds, making frostbite and hypothermia a high possibility for most of the year. If one

Unlike Yuki no Kuni, much of the Country of Twilight is actually classified as a "cold desert", with very little precipitation annually. Only the southern boarders of the land receive any sizable snow or rainfall, which also helps to support some biodiversity.


Civilization

The Night Sky