The splintered fragments of once mighty Darshavon, the Four Fiefdoms represent the kingdoms of men. Seacea (See-see-a) to the West, Vranna to the South, Kallendor to the East, and Anolga in the North. Each fiefdom is ruled by a duke (Kallendor's ruler alone claims the title of 'king,' though the others do not acknowledge this) who can each trace his lineage back to an individual who once swore allegiance to the last true King of Darshavon. That lineage goes back over five hundred years; the Fiefdoms have not had a king for that long. In the intervening time, each fiefdom has forged their own path with only the occasional idealist attempting to reunite the realms as one. Those who have undertaken this endeavor have always met with failure.
Fiefdom of Seacea
A coastal land populated by mariners, seafaring merchants, and fisherman. A Seacean is not truly comfortable unless they have the smell of salt about them. Seaceans make their homes in grand, oceanside castles, moderately-sized cities surrounded by walls to protect against raiders, and small, quaint towns and hamlets.
The fiefdom is ruled by Duke Brannigan Wadewright. He and his wife have three sons.
Province
Earldom
Sirron
Capital city of Seacea.
Province of Absalon
Absalon is Seacea's western province. Delldor lies to its immediate south. The Barrens Ocean makes up its entire western border.
Province of Delldor
Delldor is the southernmost province of Seacea. It borders both the Freelands and Kallendor on its eastern side and the Barrens on the other.
Earldom of Kettering
Kettering is ruled by Lord Nicholas Roberts and his wife, Lady Deidre. Their principle place of residence is Brighton. It is made up of three baronies: Agratis, Kettering, and Rulana.
Barony of Agratis
Rockhaven
A rival city of Brighton's. While the Baron of Agratis, Lord Malcolm, has sworn fealty to Lord Nicholas, Earl of Brighton, his loyalty is tenuous at best.
Barony of Fallmere
Norwynne Keep
A prosperous yet remote oceanside city-keep that began as a military outpost. Ruled by Lord Vuller.
Barony of Rulana
Brighton
Once known as the City of Lights because of its city-wide system of powered lanterns, Brighton is a city on the decline. The once innovative power lines which circulated throughout the city have corroded over the years, the generators failed long ago, and the rich trade which once flowed down the rivers that cut the city has slowed to a trickle. It is the dream and singular purpose of Brighton's earl, Lord Nicholas Roberts, that his city's grandeur be restored.
Fiefdom of Vranna
Land of the Lake People, Vranna is characterized by a system of great lakes and rivers of which its people take full advantage for shipping and trade.
Province
Earldom
Simmaron Woods
Great blackwood oak forest separating the civilized lands of Vranna from the once goblin-infested Ugulls.
The Simmaron Hall of the Wood
Stronghold of the Simarron King's Patrol. The Hall and its inhabitants guard the frontier in order to keep safe the towns and cities at their back. Their symbol, universally recognized across all of Uhl, is a Simarron oak displayed on a solid green backdrop.
Thesia
Vranna's capital city.
Ugull Mountains
A far-reaching mountain range once home to a vast but now extinct goblin nation. Remnants of that nation remain, but only in small, isolated pockets.
Fiefdom of Kallendor
The Land of the Horse Lords is a place of grassy plains, wooded glens, and meadows. Kallendorans are a proud people: strong, noble, and dignified. Though many make their way in life as farmers, merchants, shepherds, and cavalry soldiers, as a people they have cultivated superior skill and experience as horse breeders. The horse is central to their lives; more than a few profess to have learned to ride before learning to walk. Their horses are of such high quality they are sought the lands over, for they are hardier, swifter, and simply more noble than others of their kind. Many the knight or cavalrymen has ridden into combat astride one of Kallendor's fine steeds. Many have even refused to do so if their horse is not of Kallendor breeding.
The fiefdom is ruled by King Classus. He is the only ruler of the Four Fiefdoms bold enough to take on the title of 'king,' even though his holdings are no more or less than that of the others.
Province
Earldom
Alchester
Capital city of Kallendor.
Fiefdom of Anolga
Anolga is a country of warriors, shepherds, and farmers. Called the 'Hill People" by outsiders, many consider them wild men or barbarians. Others consider them a relative of dwarves such is their brusqueness. The latter might be true, for they are a boisterous people, loud and overbearing, and enjoying the consumption of beer and other, stronger drinks, gambling, and participating in physical challenges of skill and strength. They usually set aside weeks at a time for festivities where all Anolgans from the fiefdom over will gather in bouts of overindulgence. While suspicious of outsiders, they are known to welcome friendly strangers to their tables often enough. They can be stalwart companions and friends, or fierce enemies to any who would risk their ire. Anolgan women are expected to accomplish nearly the same feats as men and sometimes more, for in their tribal society every member must contribute. Consequently, Anolgan men and women are considered equals. It is no surprise, then, that Anolga is ruled by a fierce warrior queen.
Province
Earldom
Tarok
Capital city of the Anolgan nation.