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.

Demography and Population

Humans 44%
Gnomes 14%
Half-elves 10%
Elves 8%
Dwarves 7%
Halflings 4%
Changelings 4%
Goblinoids 4%
Orcs 3%Other 2%

Territories

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 Straits of Shargon stab into Breland with the Dagger River, 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.

Military

Both in numbers and in industry, Breland matches or surpasses any of the nations involved in the Last War. Still, its people are reluctant to commit themselves fully to the fight for other people’s freedoms, or for Wroann’s pretensions to the crown of Galifar. Only when foreigners seize Brelish territory, and combat cannot be avoided, do the Brelish fight with vigor.

The flexible command structure of Brelish military units is a great advantage. They quickly adapt to different threats, from the massed Thrane levies, to the skilled mercenaries of Cyre, to the arcane and druidic forces of Aundair and Eldeen.

Foreign 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. Thrane refuses to deal with Droaam laborers and mercenaries, and most adherents of the Silver Flame are deeply disturbed by these recent developments.

Capital

Wroat

Head of State

King Boranel ir'Wynarn

Head of Government

Brelish Parliament

Government System

Monarchy, Constitutional

Major Exports

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

Legislative Body

While Boranel is the head of state, the Brelish Parliament handles much of the day to day legislation. The Nobles Chamber is made of 27 land-holding families, while the Commons chamber consists of officials elected in two-year cycles. The Ir'Clarn family is the most influential out of the 27 making up the Nobles Chamber.

Controlled Territories