Ruler: His Baneful Malevolence, Majesty of Treacherous Deeds, Duke Kihrys Whoervach

Capital: Mortevak (pop. 55,000)
Approximate Population: 808,650+/-
Demihumans: Few 
Resources: iron, furs, silver, gold, gemstones

 

Duke Kihrys Whoervach has ruled the lands south of the Arispur Mountains for longer than most can remember. The lands east of the Arispur River and south of the mountains are completely steeped in wickedness and evil, so much so that the placid, or otherwise fearless races pass along the western edges of the river rather than risk to cross even the outermost edge of the Duchy of Branak.

 

The land of Branak is bereft of all life that is good and peaceful. The land itself is testament to that fact; soil is cracked and barren even with the large amounts of rainfall and thunderous storms that oft rage within the black borders of this fell land. Even the heartiest of crops find difficulty gaining a hold in the soil as it is choked and infested with relentless weeds. High above the barren lands black swirling clouds of otherwordly darkness oft swell and spew forth a foul sulphurous rain amidst flashing streaks of silvery lightning.

 

The realms inhabitants are the equal of the land. Foul-tempered humans form the core of the community, while surrounding them and rounding out the populace are large amounts of humanoids of evil ilk (goblins, hobgoblins, orcs, etc.). Near the base of the Arispur Mountains several giants and their kin make their homes; here one can find hulking ogres, trolls, and giants amongst other more deadly and horrible abominations.

 

In addition to the many evil clerics, thieves, fighters, assassins, and magic-users who have gathered under the crest of Branak, numbers of the foulest tribes of humanoids have grown in strength and are ready to march. Goblins, orcs, and hobgoblins in the thousands are known to be in arms, swelling the otherwise human contingents of Branak's 4 armies.