Thuvian
The Thuvian are the one of the oldest mountain ranges in the International Democratic Union, passing through Keeslandia, Mikitivity, the Schnauzer Dominions and Sober Thought. They are often described as the rooftop of the International Democratic Union, since they divide the continent that the nations are on in two. The range is home to Mt. Scrooge, the highest peak in Keeslandia (and among the many peaks staking a claim in the Thuvian range to the title of the "highest" peak in the IDU - different nations will commonly provide different answers). Covered in snow most of the year, the Thuvian are also sometimes referred to as the water tower of the International Democratic Union, as the slow melt of the Thuvian glaciers accounts for much of the runoff in the states bordering the mountain range.
Climate
The Thuvian can be described as alpine in climate, though there still is evidence of tectonic and volcanic activity in the range. Despite the high elevation of the Thuvian peaks, abundant year-round precipitation helps to sustain the Thuvian glaciers and a wide range of flora.
Hydrology
Thuvian creeks are the home to many anondromous fish species that are uniquely adapted to surviving in the near freezing waters. In addition to providing important habitat for the much sought after fish, such as the Winter Run Sober Salmon, these same creeks bring a large amount of sediment and nutrients down the creeks and rivers, and eventually out to see. The upper watersheds also serve as excellent quarries, providing a near limitless supply of the much sought after Thuvian granite and marble.
Some of the major rivers in the Thuvian Range include:
Fauna
There are a number of species that are native to the Thuvians. Many of these species have spread to other mountain ranges across NationStates. Some of these species are vital to the economies of the nations located in the range, while others have a much more social significance to mountain communities. In general, most of these species are adapted to cold and prolonged winters and are adapted to wet climates and higher altitudes.
List of Thuvian species:
Political History and Lore
Keeslandian lore is replete with legends of tall, furry biped with a humanlike appearance wandering the upper elevations of the Thuvian range. While scientists at the National Academy have as of yet been unable to verify these claims, local leaders will point to numerous footprint casts or tufts of fur to provide verification of their tales.
In Sober Thought, the mountains give their name to Thuvia, the most mountainous province in the land. The natural beauty attracts many people from around the country and around the world to visit and stay there.
