With the realm in disarray, remnants of the older order, ancient Each one aspires to claim sole dominion over the land and seeks champions to exert their influence in exchange for title, renown, and plunder. Will you pick a side or forge your own path?
The Empire in Retreat
Called back across the narrow Channel to deal with troubles closer to home four centuries ago, the Imperial forces based in the city of Brughes seek to re-establish rule over the lands they once pacified. Due to internal squabbling, the Empire has not yet been able to muster more than temporary overlordship.
Its legitimacy stems from its oversight of the Church, though that connection
The Free Kings of Loegyr
Based in the remaining coastal cities and the mountain redoubt of Dun Guldur, the so-called Kings of the various small fiefdoms claim dominion over their small realms. Once proud members of the Empire, these warlords-in-all-but-name provide protection as best they can from the horrors that exist far from their palaces.
The One True Church of Mithras
Once synonymous with Imperial authority, the Church now exists independent of the distant hierarchs in The City. The Church grants legitimacy to would-be rulers for their piety and obedience, though often the wishes of these Magistracies are at odds with the local rulers. Many lost abbeys, chapels, and relics are awaiting recovery for those brave and pious enough to face the darkness of this wild land.
A monotheistic-ish religion whose god is definitely real (where else do the miracles come from?) but whose motivations may not be as noble as claimed. A jealous god, a vengeful god, but also a forgiving god, so long as everyone shows adequate supplication.
Settlers from Across the Sea
Hailing from far to the east, these invaders have established a settlement in the ruins of a former outpost on an island they call Svaerten. Descendents of outcasts, criminals, and pirates, they are attempting to exert influence in the area and seek to colonize the once-wealthy land and create a kingdom all their own.
Orks
Orks, the semi-nomadic barbarians from the north known for their blue warpaints and boar cloaks, have settled in an encampent north of the Wash. Led by Queen Buddug, will they attempt to expand ever southward? Lend their spears where spoils are the best? Or will they seek a more peaceful existence with the other claimaints?
The Eldar
Long-lived and equally fair and terrifying of appearance, The Eldar were the original inhabitants of Loegyr who were driven into exile in a parallel plane of existence, known as Faerie, during a series of crusades led by the Church and the Empire. These crusades, now known as the Faerie Wars, were the Empire’s initial conquest of the peninsula. With the decline of the Empire and the waning power of the Church, rumors of the Eldar deep in the forests abound. Prominent Eldar Princes include:
- The Cold Prince, Winterlord
- Morgana, preeminent sorceress
- The Witch-King
- Queen Mab, Mother of Wolves