Breland

Hallmarks: Espionage, industry, metalwork, organized crime, subterfuge
In the wake of the Last War, Breland is one of the most powerful nations in Khorvaire. Possessing a large population and abundant resources, Breland leads the continent in industry.
The Brelish are known for their pragmatism and independence. They lack the discipline of Karrns and the faith of the Thranes, but they excel at finding innovative solutions to problems. The Brelish also have a talent for intrigue and subterfuge. The King’s Dark Lanterns is one of the finest intelligence agencies in Khorvaire, rivaled only by House Phiarlan and the Trust of Zilargo. The dark side of these aptitudes is a strong streak of cynicism, which allows crime and corruption to flourish in Brelish cities and temples. The Sovereign Host is the dominant religion of Breland, but in general the Brelish aren’t as devout as citizens of other nations.
King Boranel ir’Wynarn rules Breland in conjunction with an elected parliament. Boranel is a popular leader celebrated for his exploits during the Last War, but his children have yet to prove themselves, and a growing movement advocates for abandoning royal rule when Boranel passes.

Interesting Things About Breland

• Sharn is the largest city in Khorvaire. Almost a nation in its own right, the City of Towers is a hub for commerce and intrigue. Chapter 3 provides more information on Sharn.
• The Boromar Clan is the oldest and most powerful criminal organization in Breland. The Boromar halfling leadership maintains ties to the Talenta Plains. Other notable criminal organizations include the monsters of Daask and House Tarkanan, an alliance of assassins and thieves with aberrant dragonmarks (see chapter 4 for more about these crime syndicates).
• Breland’s major cities are highly cosmopolitan. Due to its proximity to Droaam, Breland’s cities include more monsters—ogres, orcs, goblins, and even sahuagin, harpies, and gargoyles—than elsewhere in the Five Nations.

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Geography

Breland occupies a large swath of land nestled between Zilargo to the east and Droaam to the west while sharing its northern border with the Eldeen Reaches and Aundair, and even touches Darguun and the Mournland in its far eastern area. The nation is split by the mouth of the Dagger River and the Straits of Shargon, while the Graywall Mountains in the west prevent monstrous invasions from Droaam. Other geographic boundaries are Lake Brey, Silver Lake, Lake Galifar, and the Blackcaps to the north, and the Howling Peaks and the King's Forest to the east.
Cities & Settlements

• Ardev
• Argonth
• Black Pit
• Castle Arakhain
• Cragwar
• Drum Keep
• First Tower
• Flint Keep
• Galethspyre
• Hatheril
• Kennrun
• Lurching Tower
• Mistmarsh
• Moonwatch
• New Cyre
• Orcbone
• Ringbriar
• Sharn
• Shavalant
• Starilaskur
• Sterngate
• Sword Keep
• Torch Keep
• Vathirond
• Woodhelm
• Wroat
• Xandrar
• Zilspar

Other Notable Features

• Baran's Keep
• The Blackcaps
• Dagger River
• The Dragon's Crown
• Glyphstone Keep
• Graywall Mountains
• The Howling Peaks
• The Hilt
• King's Forest
• Yarkuun Draal
• Faded Forest

Ecosystem

Breland is a mix of open farmland, woodland, and sprawling metropolises

Natural Resources

Exports Weapons, armor, tools, processed ore, metalwork, manufactured goods, heavy industry

History

Breland was named for its first queen, Galifar's daughter Brey ir'Wynarn.

Years of Rule	Monarch
892-919 YK	Wroann ir'Wynarn
919-922 YK	Kason ir'Wynarn
922-927 YK	Brask ir'Wynarn (regent)
928-960 YK	Boranex ir'Wynarn
961 YK -	Boranel ir'Wynarn

Relations The Daughters of Sora Kell have been very busy trying to gain allies and new sources of revenue. They have made contact with most of western Khorvaire, most particularly Aundair, Breland, and Zilargo. Because of this, many minotaur bodyguards and ogre laborers can be found in various Brelish and Zil towns.

Tourism

The lightning rail originates out of Sharn and from there travels across Breland and out to the other nations of Khorvaire, while House Orien roadways branch out to more remote locations among the countryside.

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  Breland

  Breland is one of the Five Nations of central Khorvaire. It lies in the southwest of the continent, enjoying one of the largest areas of the nations and territories. Breland is a mix of open farmland, woodland, and sprawling metropolises, the largest and most famous of which is Sharn. The lightning rail originates out of Sharn and from there travels across Breland and out to the other nations of Khorvaire, while House Orien roadways branch out to more remote locations among the countryside.

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Khorvaire

Included Locations

• Sharn