New Vernir

Sandwiched between the Blood Steppes to the north and Calistia to the south, it was only a matter of time before New Vernir was pulled into the Callistian Hegemony. The only reason that Callistia has not annexed it outright is that King Virduk does not want to deal with the Blood Steppe barbarians. However, the nation is home to a lage Callistian military presence, simply because Prince Urlis is too busy getting high and engaging in fetishist orgies to worry about his nation's defense. What military forces the nation does have consists of the private armies of the nation's nobles and the Legion of Steel, an ancient and honorable unit that outwardly honors their oaths to the prince, but secretly plots to replace him with a more able and sober ruler.
 * Alignment: N
 * Capital: Femulyae
 * Major Races: Humans, dwarves, elves, half-elves, half-orcs, halflings, proud
 * Official Religion: Belsemeth
 * Languages: Common, Veshan, Zathisk

The people of New Vernir are known for their dark toned skin, dark hair, and brown, hazel, or green eyes. In the north east it is not uncommon to see light skin tones and brown or red hair as intermingling with Veshan and Kelderite blood is common. Along the border with the Blood Steppe half-orcs are not uncommon, and more often then many would like to admit these half-orcs are the result of consensual relationships. Half-elf bastards are common among the noble classes.

Marriage was once considered a sacred bond in New Vernir, but the reign of two debauched rulers has led many people to treat it more as a formality for property transfer than a holy union. Few spouses remain faithful anymore which leads to feuds that often end in tragedy and illegitimate children are common.

Non-human races are viewed by the nobility as exotic and strange. It is common for nobles to have at least one elven lover, and true fetishists often turn to dwarves and halflings to satisfy their lusts. Ironically, this has made New Vernir a relatively safe and comfortable place for non-humans to live, and those who steer away from the filth of the cities can often live quiet and ordinery lives.

Vernirian food is know for it's use of spices and complex flavors. A single meal can consist of more that a dozen courses and skilled chefs can command exorbinant fees for their services.

The law in New Vernir is a joke. Particularly attractive or talented criminals often find themselves sentenced to serve in the harem of one of the nation's nobles, and even lesser crimes are often punished with harsh slavery. A judge may even sentence a criminal to death for the most minor of crimes if he is in a bad mood or just wants to see someone die.