Borderlands

While technically not a kingdom, it is a region and people between the lands of Napolia and New Kalia that share a common heritage of being claimed, conquered, and then reconquered by one of the two quarreling nations.

 History 

The history of the Borderlands is tied up in Moira's original campaign which was encircled and cut off by New Kalian forces. Once cut off, her largely undisciplined army began ransacking the countryside for resources. This whole time the region was plagued with deserters and marauders, skirmishes and ambushes from the two armies.

After her army had returned to Napolia, the New Kalians also returned to their lands for a time. Then after a few years the area now known as the borderlands was laid claim to by the New Kalian clans. The was responded to by an invasion from Napolia. The land since then has been in a state of stagnated war that has lasted near a century.

 Religion 

The region is a melting pot for religious beliefs and people practice many of the major religions or their own version.

 Culture 

The Borderlands people are hardy, pragmatic, secretive, and wary of strangers. Due to the habitual cleansing a new ruler does of those who opposed them, the people of the Borderlands largely keep their views and opinions to themselves. The people are often apolitical and apathetic towards their current rulers. Many are survivalists and will simply seek shelter in the woods during wars. They are used to a very low standard of living and are often talented at repurposing resources.

 Technology 

TL 1-3

The borderlands have little to contribute technologically.

Illiteracy is almost universal. Basic cipher.

 Economy 

Despite being torn by war, the Borderlands is an incredibly fertile land and when not engaged in war, its people earn their living in agriculture and the pelt trade (primarily beaver).

 Government 

Whoever controls the land at the time.

 Ethnicity 

Kalian: Fair-Olive complexion. Variety in bone structure. Usually Brown-Black hair. Variety in eye color. Average height 5’7” (male), 5’5” female.

 Language 

Kaliin

 Misc 

The borderlands people are reknown as survivalists. Often seen as some of the hardiest people in the land. It is often joked that it is easier to rid a home of roaches, or a ship of rats, than to kill the borderlands people.