The Contested Lands

Unofficially established in the second century of human civilization in the Tiers, the Contested Lands are a patch of mountains and forests that changed hands so many times as to become politically undesirable to all of its neighbors. During a particularly long stretch of peace, the Sages of the School of Ink and Quill built the Vellum Citadel, and this has been the only permanent settlement in the Contested Lands to date.
Ruined and depopulated by constant war, they were functionally abandoned centuries ago. This unsettled gap of sovereign power was easily dominated by the School of Ink and Quill. Prior to Kyros’ conquest of the Tiers, the Sages declared political neutrality and committed themselves to the collection and dissemination of knowledge. In reality, the Sages hoarded their wisdom and manipulated other realms into cycles of war for centuries. This all came to a dramatic end when Kyros’ Edict of Fire brought forth volcanic eruptions that turned the Contested Lands into a burning, ash-strewn wasteland.

Type

Region

Location under

The Tiers

Owner/Ruler

The Overlord

Owning Organization

Kyrosian Empire