Lake Province

The Lake Province is centered around enchanted Thostyr Lake. Until Emperor Zymond's reign, it was a peaceful and prosperous backwater where fishermen thrived. Now, it is a place of desolation and oppression.
Today, the province's economy centers around grain farming and magical services. Until recently, people came from far and wide to seek the expertise of The Emperor's Viziers and their apprentices, and they brought heavy coin purses. Farming continues--the harvests won't wait for the revolution.
Its population is roughly balanced between humans and dwarves, with small enclaves of elves and gnomes. A few giant clans inhabit the hills, and an unknown number of goblins infest the deep woods. Halflings and orc-kin are rare, but present. In total, there are roughly a hundred thousand Imperial citizens in the region. There might be ten to twenty thousand among the outlaw peoples, too, but that figure is difficult to estimate.

Settlements

The regional capitol is Starkov.
Northam is the largest farming town in the region.
Southam, tucked away in the swamp, is the province's only remaining fishing village.
Fort Fallwater is the home of the The Capitol Legion, the Emperor's personal army.
Orberry, ticking and clicking with gnomish inventions, sits tucked away in the hills.
Greenhammer Delve is an old iron mine that grew so large and complex it became a twisting subterranean town.
Antor Outpost is a vital stop for trade to and from the East. It's a harsh place, and few live there.

Major Factions

The Capitol Legion, trying to maintain order in the name of the Emperor, even in his absence
The Emperor's Viziers, each trying to grab as much power as they can, even from each other
The Viceroyalty, rallying the people to rise up for themselves. With the Lady Viceroy in charge, of course.

Regional wildlife and known monsters are listed in the Bestiary.