EUROASIAN STEPPE BELT

The Eurasian steppe is a vast geographical region stretching from Moldova to Manchuria, characterized by treeless grassland plains and far from rivers or lakes. It has been a historical and cultural connection between Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, and East Asia for many centuries. It can be divided into three main regions: the Western Steppe, the Central Steppe, and the Eastern Steppe.

1. Western Steppe: It extends from the mouth of the Danube River to Kazan and the Ural Mountains. Includes the Black Sea-Caspian Steppe and the Great Hungarian Plain. The Crimean peninsula is also an important part of this steppe.

2. Central Steppe: Known as the Kazakh steppe, it is located south of the Ural Mountains and is the divide between Europe and Asia. It includes the Kazakh forest and the Kazakh desert.

3. Eastern Steppe: Composed of three individual steppes: Xinjiang in China, Mongolia and Manchuria. The Tarim Basin is a significant part of Xinjiang, rich in culture and magic. The Huns, originally from the Kazakh steppe, are noted for their fondness for magic, which allowed them to conquer the Roman Empire.

In short, the Eurasian Steppe has been a crucial region for the historical and cultural interconnection and development of various wizarding civilizations and communities over the centuries.

PORCELAIN

In the Far East, the magical portions of Chinese culture are explored. In the past, Chinese witches and wizards had ceremonial duties for the government, especially related to the taming of the Yellow River and other important matters. These magicians, called Hé de fǎshī, were servants of the imperial family and court and used magic to maintain harmony and prevent natural disasters.

Chinese magic was characterized as controlled and regimented, and the religions in the region were also ritualistic, holistic, and guarded. However, during the Qin dynasty, a council of Chinese elders warned of the "magical threat" and advised the government to create anti-magical laws. This led to further regulation and restriction of the use of magic, and eventually being a witch or wizard was completely outlawed in ancient Chinese society. Those who practiced magic came under government control and were reserved for the exclusive use of the emperors' inner circles, and many were put into a form of slavery.

Although this negative approach towards magic was prevalent during certain periods, it is noted that it is not the typical attitude across Asia towards magic.