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		<id>http://www.blkdragon.com/wiki/index.php?title=Officials&amp;diff=6091</id>
		<title>Officials</title>
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		<updated>2016-03-21T17:12:36Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Menxvan: /* Arms-Lieutenant/Spell-Lieutenant */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;Your criminal mastermind &#039;&#039;&#039;LordBadass&#039;&#039;&#039; has just committed an act of vandalism in the main channel to impress &#039;&#039;&#039;Princess_Starmoon&#039;&#039;&#039;, and he&#039;s being approached by &#039;&#039;&#039;White_Knight123&#039;&#039;&#039; with demands to lower his weapon.  What do you do?  Is this White Knight guy for real?  Does he represent the &#039;&#039;In-Character&#039;&#039; authority that has the right to challenge him on his criminal misdeeds?  Well, wonder no more!  Below is a handy list of crown officials, detailing exactly who has the right to wield the blades of justice.  From government paper-pushers to law enforcement, this page has it all!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Keep in mind that almost all of these officials are actual characters, and should not be represented or played without the consent of the owner.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=The Government=&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Sithire==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Marcion ul-Fenduth Tagran Aldenbar|Vorfon Marcion ul-Fenduth Tagran Aldenbar]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===[[Privy Council]]===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Lord Chancellor]] &#039;&#039;(Vorfon Gostnairod)&#039;&#039; - [[Julius ul-Arduin Malbraxa]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Lord Treasurer]] &#039;&#039;(Vorfon Thropparponthod)&#039;&#039; - [[Branth ul-Alfrith Truxton]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Lord Protector]] &#039;&#039;(Vorfon Apettire kei arna)&#039;&#039; - [[Marnuth ul-Porre Elgabralk]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Lord Admiral]] &#039;&#039;(Vorfon Appetire ul silthrogel)&#039;&#039; - Simpelta ul-Sankord Marnix&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Prelate of Honour]] &#039;&#039;(Vorfon Talorod ul Fost)&#039;&#039; - [[Gerard Mintrod]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Scholar Preeminent]] &#039;&#039;(Tespin Forod)&#039;&#039; -&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=Law Enforcement=&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Lord Chancellor of Arangoth==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Lord Chancellor &#039;&#039;(Vorfon Gostnairod)&#039;&#039; - [[Julius ul-Arduin Malbraxa]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===[[Magistrates of the Crown]]===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Honorable [[Abraxas ul-Bralk Caros]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The Honorable [[Yisuujah M&#039;Awliat]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The Honorable Asnerith Dreth&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Courthouse Personnel===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Drama (Courthouse stenographer)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==[[Royal Guard]] Roster==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Captain of the Guard===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Lucius von Stahl]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Arms-Commander/Spell-Commander===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Currently Unmanned (Main Guardhouse)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Zesstra Riknueth]] (Wharf Garrison)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Arms-Lieutenant/Spell-Lieutenant===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[LayTrayin Chasingfire]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Garlthik&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Kirin Arnise&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Marqhen Alajin&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Arms-Sergeant/Spell-Sergeant===&lt;br /&gt;
Merrax ul-Oryan Ratholta&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Peony Heatherdown&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Cursor ul-Tacitus Servilius&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Arms-Corporal/Spell-Corporal===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Narin Declan (Canine-Handler)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Armsman/Spellcaster===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Arms-Recruit/Spell-Recruit===&lt;br /&gt;
Cyan Highwind&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Nixlya ul-Artiz Silkire&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Administrative Duty Roster===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;COMMANDERS:&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;LIEUTENANTS:&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;SERGEANTS:&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;CORPORALS:&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;NON-OFFICERS:&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=Treasury=&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Lord Treasurer==&lt;br /&gt;
[[Lord Treasurer]] &#039;&#039;(Vorfon Thropparponthod)&#039;&#039; - [[Branth ul-Alfrith Truxton]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Clerks==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Investigative Representatives==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Duar`Hea Corriggio &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Kivari Na&#039;Dash&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category: Arangoth]] [[Category: Crown Officials]] [[Category: Drache]] [[Category: Government]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Menxvan</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.blkdragon.com/wiki/index.php?title=Officials&amp;diff=6090</id>
		<title>Officials</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.blkdragon.com/wiki/index.php?title=Officials&amp;diff=6090"/>
		<updated>2016-03-19T17:20:59Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Menxvan: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;Your criminal mastermind &#039;&#039;&#039;LordBadass&#039;&#039;&#039; has just committed an act of vandalism in the main channel to impress &#039;&#039;&#039;Princess_Starmoon&#039;&#039;&#039;, and he&#039;s being approached by &#039;&#039;&#039;White_Knight123&#039;&#039;&#039; with demands to lower his weapon.  What do you do?  Is this White Knight guy for real?  Does he represent the &#039;&#039;In-Character&#039;&#039; authority that has the right to challenge him on his criminal misdeeds?  Well, wonder no more!  Below is a handy list of crown officials, detailing exactly who has the right to wield the blades of justice.  From government paper-pushers to law enforcement, this page has it all!&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Keep in mind that almost all of these officials are actual characters, and should not be represented or played without the consent of the owner.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=The Government=&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Sithire==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Marcion ul-Fenduth Tagran Aldenbar|Vorfon Marcion ul-Fenduth Tagran Aldenbar]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===[[Privy Council]]===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Lord Chancellor]] &#039;&#039;(Vorfon Gostnairod)&#039;&#039; - [[Julius ul-Arduin Malbraxa]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Lord Treasurer]] &#039;&#039;(Vorfon Thropparponthod)&#039;&#039; - [[Branth ul-Alfrith Truxton]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Lord Protector]] &#039;&#039;(Vorfon Apettire kei arna)&#039;&#039; - [[Marnuth ul-Porre Elgabralk]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Lord Admiral]] &#039;&#039;(Vorfon Appetire ul silthrogel)&#039;&#039; - Simpelta ul-Sankord Marnix&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Prelate of Honour]] &#039;&#039;(Vorfon Talorod ul Fost)&#039;&#039; - [[Gerard Mintrod]]&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Scholar Preeminent]] &#039;&#039;(Tespin Forod)&#039;&#039; -&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=Law Enforcement=&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Lord Chancellor of Arangoth==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Lord Chancellor &#039;&#039;(Vorfon Gostnairod)&#039;&#039; - [[Julius ul-Arduin Malbraxa]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===[[Magistrates of the Crown]]===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Honorable [[Abraxas ul-Bralk Caros]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The Honorable [[Yisuujah M&#039;Awliat]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
The Honorable Asnerith Dreth&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Courthouse Personnel===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Drama (Courthouse stenographer)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==[[Royal Guard]] Roster==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Captain of the Guard===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Lucius von Stahl]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Arms-Commander/Spell-Commander===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Currently Unmanned (Main Guardhouse)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Zesstra Riknueth]] (Wharf Garrison)&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Arms-Lieutenant/Spell-Lieutenant===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[LayTrayin Chasingfire]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Garlthik&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Kirin Arnise&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Marqhen Alajin&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
[[Idelle Sarault]]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Arms-Sergeant/Spell-Sergeant===&lt;br /&gt;
Merrax ul-Oryan Ratholta&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Peony Heatherdown&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Cursor ul-Tacitus Servilius&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Arms-Corporal/Spell-Corporal===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Narin Declan (Canine-Handler)&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Armsman/Spellcaster===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Arms-Recruit/Spell-Recruit===&lt;br /&gt;
Cyan Highwind&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Nixlya ul-Artiz Silkire&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Administrative Duty Roster===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;COMMANDERS:&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;LIEUTENANTS:&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;SERGEANTS:&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;CORPORALS:&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&#039;&#039;&#039;NON-OFFICERS:&#039;&#039;&#039;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=Treasury=&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Lord Treasurer==&lt;br /&gt;
[[Lord Treasurer]] &#039;&#039;(Vorfon Thropparponthod)&#039;&#039; - [[Branth ul-Alfrith Truxton]]&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Clerks==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Investigative Representatives==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Duar`Hea Corriggio &amp;lt;br&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Kivari Na&#039;Dash&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category: Arangoth]] [[Category: Crown Officials]] [[Category: Drache]] [[Category: Government]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Menxvan</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.blkdragon.com/wiki/index.php?title=Polar_Ice_Fields&amp;diff=3889</id>
		<title>Polar Ice Fields</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.blkdragon.com/wiki/index.php?title=Polar_Ice_Fields&amp;diff=3889"/>
		<updated>2013-02-18T17:45:45Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Menxvan: /* Climate */&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox Place&lt;br /&gt;
| name             = The Polar Ice Fields&lt;br /&gt;
| image            = Polar_ice_fields.jpg&lt;br /&gt;
| alt              = &lt;br /&gt;
| caption          = &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
| location         = Northern Pole&lt;br /&gt;
| features         = Polar Desert &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Ice-covered Plains &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Glaciers &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Hypersaline Lakes&lt;br /&gt;
| resources        = Scarce Mineral Deposits&lt;br /&gt;
| dangers          = Hypothermia/Exposure &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Starvation&lt;br /&gt;
| notable_plants   = Various Mosses&lt;br /&gt;
| notable_wildlife = &lt;br /&gt;
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&lt;br /&gt;
The Polar Ice Fields are a [http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polar_desert| polar desert] located at the northern most point on the planet.  The existence of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_sheet| ice sheets] in this region is evidence that the world is still under an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_age| Ice Age], but have not been formally studied as to whether or not they are expanding or shrinking by nature.  As it currently stands, the Polar Ice Fields exist as the world&#039;s largest desert, as it remains as a region that receives very little (less than 4 inches) precipitation annually due to the low humidity.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=Location=&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The Polar Ice Fields are located at the northern pole of the world and reach down into [[Panguro]] in the northwestern hemisphere.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=Climate=&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
This region is one of radical temperature ranges at the lower end of the spectrum.  In terms of highs, the maximum temperature reached within the ice fields in the summer is 50° F, while the lowest temperature in the winter is −130 °F.  During the summer months, solar radiation hits the surface of the ice fields at unprecedented rates, due to the fact that there is no true &amp;quot;night&amp;quot; during this season.  This is the primary reason for temperatures sometimes reaching above freezing.  In the winter months, the opposite takes place in which the sun does not reach the ice fields for months at a time in some areas.  Temperatures hence plunge into unforgiving levels.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pBars Title=&amp;quot;Average Temperatures (Fahrenheit)&amp;quot; colors=ad3e3e,ae7878 labels=true ymin=-130 ymax=30 size=500x200 legend&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
,Highs, Lows&lt;br /&gt;
Jan,-70,-120&lt;br /&gt;
Feb,-50,-75&lt;br /&gt;
Mar,-45,-65&lt;br /&gt;
Apr,-25,-50&lt;br /&gt;
May,-15,-40&lt;br /&gt;
Jun,5,-40&lt;br /&gt;
Jul,10,-30&lt;br /&gt;
Aug,15,-30&lt;br /&gt;
Sep,9,-45&lt;br /&gt;
Oct,-5,-50&lt;br /&gt;
Nov,-25,-60&lt;br /&gt;
Dec,-40,-70&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pBars&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;pBars Title=&amp;quot;Average Precipitation&amp;quot; colors=84a8d9 labels=true ymin=0 ymax=2 size=500x200 legend&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
,Inches&lt;br /&gt;
Jan,1&lt;br /&gt;
Feb,.5&lt;br /&gt;
Mar,.5&lt;br /&gt;
Apr,.5&lt;br /&gt;
May,0&lt;br /&gt;
Jun,0&lt;br /&gt;
Jul,0&lt;br /&gt;
Aug,0&lt;br /&gt;
Sep,0&lt;br /&gt;
Oct,0&lt;br /&gt;
Nov,.5&lt;br /&gt;
Dec,1&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;lt;/pBars&amp;gt;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Katabatic Winds==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
In mountainous regions along the ice fields, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katabatic_wind| katabatic winds] can often times travel at such fast rates that they heat up upon reaching a certain speed.  At speeds at or in excess of 80-100mph, the winds essentially evaporate all ice and water, creating dry areas along the terrain.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
=Geography=&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| style=&amp;quot;float: right; border: 1px solid #BBB; margin: .46em 0 0 .2em;&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|- style=&amp;quot;font-size: 86%; text-align:center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| valign=&amp;quot;top&amp;quot; |[[File:Polaricefields.jpg|350px]]&amp;lt;!--&lt;br /&gt;
  --&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt; Polar Ice Fields landscape&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Nearly all of the Polar Ice Fields are covered in an ice sheet nearly one mile thick, which makes this region the largest reserve of freshwater in the entire world.  Beneath the ice on the mainland continent lie extensive bedrock and gravel plains.  Mountainous regions also exist along the continent, leading to some ice-covered dormant volcanoes.  Activation of these volcanoes often leads to major disruptions in the stability of the ice sheets in the surrounding areas.  Steam and ash caused by an eruption can easily lead to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whiteout_%28weather%29| white out conditions].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Ice Sheets==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The ice sheets covering this region are at least one mile thick, making the access of the bedrock or gravel plains below nearly impossible.  This also raises the elevation of the continent the more inland one ventures.  This, of course, is reason for the extreme temperatures lows experienced in winter months.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
==Dry Regions==&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
The existence of katabatic winds often creates dry areas in which all ice and water are virtually evaporated from fast traveling winds that heat up conditions along the surface.  This has led to the creation of valleys that are completely ice free and can not sustain many, if any, life forms through its lack of humidity or water.  As such, any native animals that venture into these regions often die and become mummified in their shallow graves through [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desiccation| desiccation].&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
===Hypersaline Lakes===&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
{| style=&amp;quot;float: right; border: 1px solid #BBB; margin: .46em 0 0 .2em;&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
|- style=&amp;quot;font-size: 86%; text-align:center&amp;quot;&lt;br /&gt;
| valign=&amp;quot;top&amp;quot; |[[File: Salinelake.jpg|350px]]&amp;lt;!--&lt;br /&gt;
  --&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt; A hypersaline lake&lt;br /&gt;
|}&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Numerous lakes within the dry regions of the ice fields exist as hypersaline lakes, where their salinity can surpass that of the ocean&#039;s by virtually 14 times.  As a result, these lakes never freeze, but often times leave massive sodium chloride deposits all over the surface of the surrounding area when katabatic winds cause them to evaporate.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
[[Category: Geography]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Menxvan</name></author>
	</entry>
	<entry>
		<id>http://www.blkdragon.com/wiki/index.php?title=Polar_Ice_Fields&amp;diff=3886</id>
		<title>Polar Ice Fields</title>
		<link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="http://www.blkdragon.com/wiki/index.php?title=Polar_Ice_Fields&amp;diff=3886"/>
		<updated>2013-02-18T17:14:03Z</updated>

		<summary type="html">&lt;p&gt;Menxvan: &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;div&gt;{{Infobox Place&lt;br /&gt;
| name             = The Polar Ice Fields&lt;br /&gt;
| image            = Polar_ice_fields.jpg&lt;br /&gt;
| alt              = &lt;br /&gt;
| caption          = &lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
| location         = Northern Pole&lt;br /&gt;
| features         = Polar Desert &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Ice-covered Plains &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Glaciers &amp;lt;br&amp;gt; Hypersaline Lakes&lt;br /&gt;
| resources        = Scarce Mineral Deposits&lt;br /&gt;
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The Polar Ice Fields are a [http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polar_desert| polar desert] located at the northern most point on the planet.  The existence of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_sheet| ice sheets] in this region is evidence that the world is still under an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ice_age| Ice Age], but have not been formally studied as to whether or not they are expanding or shrinking by nature.  As it currently stands, the Polar Ice Fields exist as the world&#039;s largest desert, as it remains as a region that receives very little (less than 4 inches) precipitation annually due to the low humidity.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Location=&lt;br /&gt;
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The Polar Ice Fields are located at the northern pole of the world and reach down into [[Panguro]] in the northwestern hemisphere.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Climate=&lt;br /&gt;
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This region is one of radical temperature ranges at the lower end of the spectrum.  In terms of highs, the maximum temperature reached within the ice fields in the summer is 50° F, while the lowest temperature in the winter is −130 °F.  During the summer months, solar radiation hits the surface of the ice fields at unprecedented rates, due to the fact that there is no true &amp;quot;night&amp;quot; during this season.  This is the primary reason for temperatures sometimes reaching above freezing.  In the winter months, the opposite takes place in which the sun does not reach the ice fields for months at a time in some areas.  Temperatures hence plunge into unforgiving levels.&lt;br /&gt;
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,Average Temperature (Fahrenheit), Precipitation (inches)&lt;br /&gt;
Jan,-70,2&lt;br /&gt;
Feb,-50,.5&lt;br /&gt;
Mar,-45,.5&lt;br /&gt;
Apr,-25,0&lt;br /&gt;
May,-15,0&lt;br /&gt;
Jun,5,0&lt;br /&gt;
Jul,10,0&lt;br /&gt;
Aug,15,0&lt;br /&gt;
Sep,9,0&lt;br /&gt;
Oct,-5,1&lt;br /&gt;
Nov,-25,1&lt;br /&gt;
Dec,-40,1&lt;br /&gt;
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==Katabatic Winds==&lt;br /&gt;
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In mountainous regions along the ice fields, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katabatic_wind| katabatic winds] can often times travel at such fast rates that they heat up upon reaching a certain speed.  At speeds at or in excess of 80-100mph, the winds essentially evaporate all ice and water, creating dry areas along the terrain.&lt;br /&gt;
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=Geography=&lt;br /&gt;
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  --&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt; Polar Ice Fields landscape&lt;br /&gt;
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Nearly all of the Polar Ice Fields are covered in an ice sheet nearly one mile thick, which makes this region the largest reserve of freshwater in the entire world.  Beneath the ice on the mainland continent lie extensive bedrock and gravel plains.  Mountainous regions also exist along the continent, leading to some ice-covered dormant volcanoes.  Activation of these volcanoes often leads to major disruptions in the stability of the ice sheets in the surrounding areas.  Steam and ash caused by an eruption can easily lead to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whiteout_%28weather%29| white out conditions].&lt;br /&gt;
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==Ice Sheets==&lt;br /&gt;
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The ice sheets covering this region are at least one mile thick, making the access of the bedrock or gravel plains below nearly impossible.  This also raises the elevation of the continent the more inland one ventures.  This, of course, is reason for the extreme temperatures lows experienced in winter months.&lt;br /&gt;
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==Dry Regions==&lt;br /&gt;
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The existence of katabatic winds often creates dry areas in which all ice and water are virtually evaporated from fast traveling winds that heat up conditions along the surface.  This has led to the creation of valleys that are completely ice free and can not sustain many, if any, life forms through its lack of humidity or water.  As such, any native animals that venture into these regions often die and become mummified in their shallow graves through [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Desiccation| desiccation].&lt;br /&gt;
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===Hypersaline Lakes===&lt;br /&gt;
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  --&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt; A hypersaline lake&lt;br /&gt;
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Numerous lakes within the dry regions of the ice fields exist as hypersaline lakes, where their salinity can surpass that of the ocean&#039;s by virtually 14 times.  As a result, these lakes never freeze, but often times leave massive sodium chloride deposits all over the surface of the surrounding area when katabatic winds cause them to evaporate.&lt;br /&gt;
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[[Category: Geography]]&lt;/div&gt;</summary>
		<author><name>Menxvan</name></author>
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