The Transient Arches is a strip of desert along Hashun's northwestern coast. It is a rocky region, laid down over the ages with strips of gold and red stone, laid bare in a wind carved landscape of bizarre arches and loops. The region's name is something of a mystery. Most believe it is derived from the stone arches themselves, as even these seemingly immobile structures will eventually collapse into rubble given enough time. Others say it refers to Ryll's ring, visible at night but gone during the day.
The Archetype of the Desert
The Desert Archetype, Cecerian, is usually found wandering the arches or gazing up at the stars at night. He has a sharp eye for detail, and records all the day's events on paper in his den, deep below the desert surface. Cecerian is a slate blue kiarr, dappled with silvery white spots over his rump, giving him the appearance of a sky at night. His archetype markings and eyes are a deep violet. Originally from the Morou deserts, he recalls nothing of that life, as he was found early on and brought to Hashun right away.