Lords Of The West

Dunthaslea is the most embattled of the strongholds of the Lords of the West. To the north are the rebellious rabble of the Undying Flame, and the cunning raiders of the Sundog Gith. Its stewardship has been granted by King Sigurd to Lord Rynthas. Publicly Rynthas won the honour through his glorious career as a general, but perhaps it is also because he has something of a reputation for rebelliousness himself, and his northern neighbours will keep him thoroughly occupied.

Lord Malfea, formerly commander of the Council of Illyria's armies, is steward of Etilan, holding it for King Sigurd. The river upon which it sits is often said to be the dividing line between civilisation to the east (the Middle Kingdom and Keppen), and the harsh wilderness to the west (the Western Realms); it is very much on the Western side of that river. It is a dour, uncultured place, a military stronghold run by a military man. Visitors are advised to bring with them whatever luxuries they will want, for there are few here.

Sebring is held by Lord Grendham, the brother of King Sigurd. Although its walls do not look exceptional, its strategic location makes it unassailable. Sitting on a low hill, the low lying plains which surround it are frequently flooded by the waters which lie beyond on three sides, and it is said that what looks like grassland is more like a lake of mud so thick that grass has taken hold upon it. Any army approaching would simply drown in this mire, and those who visit in peace are advised to approach only by one of the narrow causeways which snake through this bog.