| The Hotlands are a largely uninhabitable stretch of land below the Wastelands. Has an extremely hot climate with little variation. Mostly cloudy red skies with acid rain and non-stop heat waves. The flora consists of many thorny, dry trees and ferns that have severely mutated to the point that they can harvest energy from the surrounding heat. The terrain consists of dark purple rocky outcrops, valleys of lava, and black sand. While initially uninhabitable, Stubby has found a way to neutralize the heat using permafrost ore from glacier 15. The first buildings were constructed for research, but Xender expanded the infrastructure for a gargantuan prison complex. Later, a small city formed around the complex, establishing the Hotlands Stronghold. Culturally, the Hotlands served as a location for only the most battle-hardened citizens to show off their “toughness.” Hard drinks and unusually dangerous food are commonplace. It’s culturally rich, but dangerous for outsiders to visit. Hellfire Valley lies in the center of The Hotlands, with active lava flow. These areas are prohibited from traveling or flying over with the exception of specified Xender/Stubby personnel. The Hotlands Stronghold is located on the east coast of the Hotlands. This is the largest prison complex in the nation, as it is a superstructure that spans several kilometers. |
