Aram

The Caliphate of Aram is a nation that resides in the continent of Vandea. It is comprised of smaller sultanates that dot the vast expanse of arid desert that is the Great Wastes. The desert itself is largely surrounded by near impassable mountain ranges except to the North-East and to the South-West which present a wide gap in the ranges and a long stretch of coastline respectively. Travel across the dunes proves difficult, but is very much a part of Aramian life. Sometimes referred to as the Peoples of the Great White Sea, Aramian culture varies significantly relative to the rest of Vandea due largely in part to the prominent differences in environment.

Geography
Most of Aram is contained within the Great Wastes, with a comparatively small section of coastal land around the northern coast divided by the The Sipadt. The desert itself is largely surrounded by near impassable mountain ranges except to the North-East and to the South-West where a wide gap in the ranges and a long stretch of coastline lie respectively. Travel across the dunes proves difficult, but is very much a part of Aramian life. The Sipadt mountain range and the Enclave of the Sun form natural borders between Aram and Yrvir, as well as Illvas.

The northern coasts beyond the Sipadt vary much from the majority of Aram in that they are relatively lush, with easy access to its two closest neighboring countries. Because of this, the cities in this area are usually more prosperous thanks to strong trading, as well as having a more diverse culture compared to the south.