Westrock

Summary: Two hundred years ago, this kingdom was threatened by an apocalyptic invasion from a powerful clan of frost giants. King Elric Tarmont rallied every male he could muster into an army that marched north to confront the giants. In the ensuing battle, the human army was completely slaughtered, but the giants were weakened sufficiently that a combined force of elves, dwarves, and humans from Greywall were later able to destroy the giant threat. With most of the male population of Westrock gone, Queen Tarmont and the women of the kingdom oversaw its transformation into a matriarchal society.

Capital: Pinecastle

Notable locations: The Shadow Towers (prison-city), Wilderkeep Forest, Silverfang Marsh

Population: 80% human, 10% halflings, some elves and gnomes. Dwarves are forbidden due to an old blood feud.

Alignment: Neutral good

Governance: Elective monarchy, Queen Regnant Elspeth Demian and Prince Consort Phineon Demian rule over a matriarchal government administered by the Council of Duchesses.

Economy: Farming, fishing, wool and other textiles, ceramics, timber

Law: Practices polyamory. The legal code is extremely detailed and vigorously enforced by the High Marshals. Most crimes are punished with fines. Imprisonment occurs in town jails or the prison-city called The Shadow Towers.

Military: Dozens of castles. Most towns and cities are fortified. Each Duchess provides a small legion to contribute to the kingdom’s defense. Rangers closely monitor potential threats within the Frostgate Mountains or originating from the Western Ocean.

Religion: Hera is the patron goddess. Other female gods given preferential deference.