The kingdom of Grakis lies south of Chidan and Andarra, bordering both countries to the north. The eastern half of the kingdom has been conquered by the Hand; he has placed garrisons and fortresses all along that border, and open fighting occurs there. The former king of Grakis, Nikolai VII, has long been in power. In fact, he has lived for several human generations - some of the oldest Grakesians remember Nikolai VII as their king. Grakis is inhospitable in places, with many swamps and fens and moors. The wilderness between the cities of Grakis is said to be filled with horrors of all sorts. The black dragon Yalakhbarma claims Grakis as his domain. It has recently been conquered by the Bloody Hand, who has chosen to make it his new capital.