Geography- Temperate forest with five always competing and occasionally united kingdoms.
An-Shih: 207k sq.mi.
Laio-Pai: 220k sq.mi.
Chang: 434k sq.mi.
He-jiang: 289k sq.mi.
Xihou: 207k sq.mi.
Government: A feudal system with each kingdom ruled by a king. A powerful enough king can be elevated to Emperor, who in theory rules all the kingdoms through their kings.
Population and Races: Human dominated society, but many other races and all are welcome if they toe the line.
Culture: Respect of your rulers and commitment to society is stressed. A very diverse cultural heritage with a blending of arts and sciences from around the world.
Economy and Trading: Consummate traders, although strive to be self-sufficient in all things. Have a particular fondness for unique items from exotic lands.
Military: A few small, elite units, but largely rely on conscripted peasant levies for major engagements. The levies tend to be poorly armed and trained, but rely on overwhelming numbers.
Allies and Rivals: Have no true allies, as barbarians (i.e. all others) are never to be completely trusted. Often are war with The Orkan Horde and/or the Theocracy of Rai-dul. They have a strained relationship with Tohongo. Spend much of their energy maneuvering against their sister kingdoms.