The West Gash is the area of western highlands stretching from the Sea of Ghosts to the city of Balmora. The Hlaalu district seat of Balmora is here, as is the Imperial town of Caldera, the mining village of Gnisis, and the fishing villages of Ald Velothi and Khuul. Vegetation in the region is sparse, but hardy. Common plants are kreshweed, roobrush, and chokeweed.