Havenshield

The Kingdom of Havenshield is the nearest neighbor of Valagbisar in the East. Although separated by a savage wilderness, since the arrival of other races into the valley, a caravan routes comes through the wilderness and then turn North, following the mountains to the Dwarven holds and northern towns and cities. Mostly dominated by humans but welcoming of other races as well, the Kingdom of Havenshield is a highly centralized and civilized realm, guarded by the legions of knights in the service of the King. Despite their natural goodness that has made the Kingdom prosper and their friendly nature, people from Havenshield often consider themselves superior to the "frontier" people living in Valagbisar. After all, the differences between the realms are quite apparent. Where in Havenshield people are prosperous and satisfied, in Valagbisar most people live in squalor and poverty.

Havenshield geographically consists of four more or less distinct districts, in the East a heavy wall of mountains, in the north an open realm of crop fields, in the west a center of trade and coin with some good cattle grazing grounds and in the south the center of government and education in the Kingdom. In each district of the Kingdom, a stronghold city stands vigilant guard over the lands around it.

The King of Havenshield, King Torgrim Havenshield , holds court in the surprisingly modest palace in the city of Havenshield, the palace easily mistakable for any of the housing that rises around it. The Royal family does not concern itself with overt wealth or extravagant shows of superiority over their subjects, instead relying largely on the good will of the people. The Kingdom has a surprisingly free Parliament that handles most government affairs, as well as largely independent judges and courts, leaving the King with the running of mainly just one aspect of his Kingdom; the military.

Four armies, tied to each region of the Kingdom, bow the knee to the King. Of these, the most important is the Army on the East, that defends the border between Havenshield and the Orcish lands. For centuries they have kept the border safe, but now have become under much greater onslaught. A full war is brewing in the East.

In addition to standing armies, Havenshield is home to many paramilitary orders, such as the Dragonaurs and the Light of the Sun.