Laystern

Welcome to the continent of Laystern, divided in half by a massive mountain range. It is controlled by two opposed factions, The Republic of Zegresh and the Theocracy of Odros. While never at open war with each other they are all but peaceful.   The Republic of Zegresh, claiming to be staunchly against the slaves retained within Odros, has declared that any who move against Odros will be rewarded. The 13 heads of state have bickered between themselves whether to dare the tunnels beneath the Harheim Highlands, borrowing the tunnels from the dwarves, or brave the seas and face what dangers may lie there, just to free the monstrous slaves that Odros holds.   On the other side, Odros, lives by a very strict set of rules. These rules are put in place and enforced by the Head of Church. Nine individuals, elected head of their churches by the bishops, created a list of rules to live by. 1.) Serve your church unwaveringly. There will be no higher authority or purpose for those who live within Ordos. 2.) Monstrous races of any kind are no more than tools. Half-Bloods, while distrusted, are allowed to worship in hopes of having their blood cleansed. 3.) Any Tiefling or Aasimar that is born is killed on site. There is a standing bounty put upon the heads of any tiefling or Aasimar. Leading to even the citizens of Zegresh to hunt and turn in these half breeds.   These three rules are paramount. There are many more, but to list them is unnecessary.