Located on the northeastern coast of the Bay of Ormal, Bulchyades (D.S."Place of Battle") was a low, arid region known for it's colorful, Chyan fishing culture. It's sparse population resided in three distinctly different areas. Most people lived in the lower Denûly river valley. Some made their homes in the coastal fishing villages, while others lived in fortified hamlets in the western foothills of the Ered Harmal. The latter made their living as herders or miners.