With its many sources of wealth, Barathine has become a region ruled by the coin. Its plutocracy cares more about consolidating its power than solving the world's problems, though particular care is paid to mind the southern border with Ungradaen lest the forces there attempt to seize their profitable mines.
The central seat of the former Magicarum government, the remnants of the mage rulers formed the Mageocracy of Beorgarde with a more consolidated, less authoritative rule. Yet there are still some who feel that Beorgarde's centralized position makes it a prime operative in the western world's politics, and that it should rise once more as the dominant force in the region.
A land that has inflicted and suffered atrocities, Casaerdrol's ruling Yuan-ti elite have subverted the surrounding territories to surrender to their rule through guilt and guile, and the iron fist of a zealous military.
The Guildarchy, an oligarchy of the guild's highest order, rule the prosperous land Dryntha, but diverging interests often keep the various factions from maintaining a consistent goal.
The vast stores of ores and minerals that the desert and mountainous kingdom of Eagra houses make it a key trading partner with other nations. However, the mountain mines' proximity to Oevridaen also makes it an easy target for constant raids.
The land of Graevithal retains its Feywild roots and perpetuates a lifestyle of freedom through its various tribes. There is no centralized government to meet with the rest of the world, and this nation's denizens seem to prefer this isolationist approach to life.
An Elvish nation lost in the past and ruled by the grace of the Western Gods, Maervoldra is frozen in a time of former glories and greater inequities. Isolationists almost to a fault, the theocracy bears little good-will to other nations or foreigners.
The expansive tundra of the north is home to Oevridaen's zealous multitudes, a mixture of races attempting to seize the south. Known for their lack of mercy, these peoples are the horrors that haunt the night within the border kingdoms.
A realm ruled by the Magocracy, Phindrol dedicates itself to the study of magic and knowledge. However, when their focus is not turned inwards, it is directed south to the frozen wastes of Ungradaen and the menace they present.
A frozen wasteland filled with danger, Ungradaen is a common journey destination for adventurers. Often it proves to be a final destination, as they are never seen again.
The monarchy of Waethern rules with a modicum of power, but each of the local lords jealously consolidates their power as the shadow of the Casaerdrol Empire always looms in the distance.
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