Khand

A land of raging volcanoes, blasted steppes, and hidden oases: Khand lies north of the Blackshield Peaks, between the Hellfire Mountains and the western coast of continental Malatoria.
Because of its proximity to the Land of Dagrazt, Khand was overtaken during the War Against the Darkness and its capital Fastaran was sacked and burned almost entirely to the ground.
The people of Khand are proud and fierce, and since the end of the war have spent equal time rebuilding their country as they have hunting down those who were responsible for its downfall.

Culture

Because of the heat, wind, and frequent volcanic action, it is not uncommon for Khandians to wear loose fitting clothing and veils over their nose and mouth. As a mountainous region rich in resources Khand has always made a friendly home for dwarves and many dwarven values such as valor and loyalty have become engrained in Khand's culture as well.

Demography and Population

200,000 75% Human, 18% Dwarven, 7% Mixed Demi-humans

Religion

Much of the human population is split between worshipping Slagemon (for those in the mountainous, volcanic areas, and those who worship Hysterion (in the big sky area of the Steppes and the Coastline).

Foreign Relations

Khand is on good relations with Volinsk, who provided military aid to the occupied country during the War Against the Darkness. One of Volinsk's top advisors, Rajic of Khand is the best friend of Duke Dragan Jovankovic.
Having a large dwarven population, Khand is on good terms with the dwarves of Earthhome.

Demonym

Khandians

Government System

Meritocracy

Deities

• Slagemon