The Dutchy of Garndson protect the southern kingdoms from the wild north, it is a martial kingdom although its people value their freedom. It has strong political and martial ties with both the Ryn Empire and the Kingdom of Oporian which often send young nobles to defend the dutchy's northern forts. The rules also allow crusaders from the Republic of Elaquwish to move through their lands heading north, confident that none have the numbers to challenge the dutchy on its own turf.