- Carmathan is an independent Duchy, allied with Damara and a member of the Shield Council
- Very stand-off with Helio'Qytet, does not want to be drawn into the court intrigue
- Would be obligated to come to Damara's aid in times of war as a Shield Council member, but would do so reluctantly
- Feels like not taken seriously because does not have any inner sea ports
- Building trade with its southern neighbor (off-map)
- Duke Jahat Sondakh (Human Wizard (7)
- Capital: Blackloche, other settlements: Zarache, Carthford, Lenchford; and off map further to the south is Canipe and Brahms
- Major trading partner: the independent city of Ravensburg
