Like the other Free Nations, Valor was founded at the fall of the Raithar Empire, its borders determined by treaty with the others contributing to Raithar's fall.
If you want to live somewhere safe and pleasant, with all the best features of both city and country life, and if you happen to have a robust budget, then Damerel Shire is the place for you.
Anchor Falls is the largest city in western Valor and a major agricultural hub.