Westlands

For much of recent history, the Westlands were dominated by the Empire of Arvanor. Settled by refugees and political dissidents of Khepnefera, Arvanor was an up-and-coming power when Khepnefera disappeared beneath the sands of the Dustbowl. From its original capital of Theopolis, Arvanor spread out, assimilating the local tribes into their culture as they expanded. When the last Empower of Arvanor passed away, the Lord-Mayors of each major city-state began vying for the throne. When men finally tired of fighting, they brought in monstrous humanoids from the wildlands and giant lands.
Eventually they lost control of the humanoids. The city-states put up a fight against their former mercenaries, but the loss of large portions of their kingdoms and the destruction of smaller towns and villages diminished each of them. The destruction of Darcos by the orcs finally convinced the remaining city-states to cease hostilities against one another and focus on the true enemies. Each city-state controlled the immediate area around its walls, but the miles between the states were hostile terrain ruled by the humanoids.
That all changed recently when the Crown Prince of Hawkmoon and the Crown Princess of Brineven married. Upon taking the throne of Hawkmoon, King Justarin together with Queen Rhonwen formed the Northern Kingdom of Arvanor (typically just called the Northern Kingdom). Some say they conspire to reconstruct the Empire as a kingdom under their rule.
Together, they formed the Grand Army of Repatriation, whose sole purpose and intent was defeating the humanoid threat. The Grand Army came to the aid of Tarnauld and Sarten when large humanoid forces threatened each city-state, but retreated one the humanoid threat had been dealt with. Eventually the Grand Army was able to rout the orcs from the ruins of Darcos. On this great victory, Tarnauld's Merchant Council agreed to join the Northern Kingdom.
This Northern Kingdom caused concern with the southern city states, the Gendeau of Sarten and Elteare joined together as the Gendeau Kingdom, and Valens, Murena, and far-off Theopolis entered into a mutual protection pact known as the Swordsea Compact.
Only the Theocracy of Calastan still stands alone.

Included Locations

• Arisi Swamp
• Tuathwold

Included Organizations

• The Northern Kingdom of Arvanor