Dust Belt

The Dust Belt is a geographical area that comprises the entirety of Eastern Haven. The region takes it's name from the powerful dust storms in the savannahs and deserts of, primarily, Aldane. The Dust Belt is bordered by the Sea of Jcon and the Pirate Sea to the east, the Kushite Sea to the north, the Baldic Sea, the Heart of Haven and the Sanctuary Mountains to the west and the Savernian Jungle in the south. The western border of the region is variously defined, however there is a general area of seperation. The highest point in the region is Mount Zhaskgrod, standing at 4307 meters tall, in Ironhold.

Etymology
The name 'Dust Belt' was coined during the end of the Second Republic of Chevkri by it's Apex Chidius, refering to the powerful sandstorms that occur in the region.

Pre-Athinische Arrival
The original name of region was 'Maqri'. It's etymology and meaning is fully unknown however there exists some theories that cite Chevkri mythology and folklore, hypothetizing that 'Maqri' is or something related to 'Maqrish', the forgotten Ninekh god of War. They reason that the region may be named after him due to the Ardatian invasions or the native raids.

Post-Athinische
Following the arrival of the Aetherians, they briefly gave it their own name, 'Umbria'. This name was infact the name of the region the Aetherians settled in, however the migrants were unaware. This name would be quite brief as when the Qeshbago and the Umbrians chose to unite, their union was named the 'Holy Chevkri Empire'. It would be through this name that this region would be named 'Chevkri'.

Late Kingdom of Chevkri
During the Late Kingdom of Chevkri, the name 'East Haven' became much more popular among the mainly Auroran emigrant or Auroran-tied government who, thanks to their ties, used their influence to impose this name on the region.

Modern Times
The name 'Dust Belt' was coined near the end of Chevkri, being used ever since not simply because it is easy to remember, but to distance nations like Aetheria or Nullaria from Chevkri.