Ruby territory

Ruby territory is a territory in the north-east and east of Deltora. It is the easternmost territory in Deltora and is bordered by Opal territory to the west and Topaz territory to the south. Ruby territory is home of the Ralads and of many foreigners from other islands, such as the people of Broome and the people of D'Or.

Tribe
Ruby territory is home to the Ralad tribe, who are characterised by their short stature, blue-grey skin, red hair, and black eyes. Ralads are peaceable, private folk who are master architects. They have a great love for music, nature, and building.

Capital
The capital of Ruby territory is Raladin. The Ralads' city is secluded and its location is not known to many outsiders. Raladin is a peaceful city of round brick dwellings and outlying gardens centred around a pool or fountain.

Gem
The Ruby territory's gem is the Ruby. Red as blood, the gem is the symbol of happiness. It grows pale in the presence of evil, or when misfortune threatens its wearer. It also wards off evil spirits, and is an antidote to snake venom.

Cities

 * Raladin
 * Broome
 * D'Or
 * Capra (formerly)

Towns

 * Ringle
 * Purley

Terrain

 * The Painted Plain
 * Dragon's Nest
 * Forests of Silence (End Wood and half of Mid Wood)
 * Capricon Hills
 * The Coast Road
 * The Mountain Road
 * Great North Road
 * The Golden Way

Fauna

 * Ruby dragon
 * Capricon

The Painted Plain

 * Painted Plain Deer
 * Nodnap
 * Pig Rat

The Forests of Silence

 * Orchard Keeper
 * Silence Spider
 * Flesh Python
 * Land Limpet

Flora

 * Fool's Lawn
 * Sweetplum
 * Wild herbs (celery, mint, fennel, parsley, thyme)
 * Traveller's Weed

The Forests of Silence

 * Coffin Tree
 * Coffin Pod
 * Sunray
 * Sleeper Tree