Southreach

Southreach is the seat of Kyneshelm’s military might, and the elven king, Eadwin Haraeth, has commanded the imperial army since Emperor Tarwyn I took the throne from the Dying King. Few villages or towns in Southreach don’t have a training regime for the imperial army. King Eadwin is a powerfully-built, 570 year old elven man who has held a sword for the Kyneshelm army for almost 500 years.

When the Dying King was defeated by Tarwyn I, Eadwin was awarded for his help dismantling the Dying King’s regime from inside the imperial army, and has commanded it ever since. Eadwin rules with his elven family; wife, Queen Riyelle, and two sons who have both been named Lord Commanders in the Imperial Army; Prince Kaiel and Duke Raelyn.

Military Powerhouse

Major Exports: Trained soldiers, military equipment, security services.

Industries: Military training, arms manufacturing, logistics.

Economic Connections:

• Supplies well-trained soldiers and defensive services to other kingdoms, particularly for border security in Pike and Wildacre.
• Dependence on Blackpeak for weapons-grade materials and Wildacre for food supplies.

Strengths:

• High demand for military expertise ensures consistent revenue.
• Centralised military infrastructure fosters economic stability within Southreach.

Weaknesses:

• Over-reliance on other kingdoms for food (Wildacre) and materials (Blackpeak).
• Non-diverse economy tied entirely to military activity.

Tensions:

• Conflicts arise with Wildacre over food pricing and supply logistics during wartime.
• Occasionally faces resentment from kingdoms wary of imperial military dominance.

The Sword of Kyneshelm

Forces: The Imperial Army Base

• Southreach houses the Imperial Army’s main base and training grounds.
• All imperial recruits pass through Southreach for training, ensuring standardised discipline and skill.

Recruitment:

• Primarily from Southreach itself, with a culture centred around military service.
• Many families have generational ties to the army, fostering loyalty and experience.

Roles:

• Supplies trained soldiers to the empire’s forces.
• Maintains readiness to respond to invasions or large-scale conflicts.
• Guards trade routes and key assets in the southern region.

Ruler: King Eadwin Haraeth

Population: 3.2 million

Capital: Stannisport (pop. 150,000)

Primary Function: Seat of Kyneshelm’s collective military.

Major Cities: The Iron Tower (12,000; 8,000 prison pop., 4,000 military), Respite (400), The Black Gate (17,000), Hillskeep (1,200 military), Cragfloor (2,000), Sandtower (1,000 military), Thenn (10,000), Ravensport (35,000)

Disposition: Citizens of Southreach are well accustomed to military matters, few people pursue careers outside of the military, and many migrate to Southreach to join the Kyneshelm Imperial Military.

Military: The Imperial Army (1.7 million)

Imperial Soldier