@iapetus: Actually the region was very mountainous, but the explosion was massive (and influenced by magic) so it just ravaged that entire area. Ill admit that, in reality, an explosion that large would probably have caused a world-wide extinction, but hey, its fantasy, so the bending of logic and physics doesnt seem that bad. ( Plus Im not the one making the story, just doing the maps :p )

@rdanhenry: I see. Ill fix that then. :]