Located along the eastern coast, Dendria is a maritime nation which enjoys the benefits of a rich trade and rich natural resources. The Kingdom shares borders with Barathor and Evaria. The southern end of the Elfwood has been ceded to Dendria as part of the elves effort to rebuild Humanity. Druids must maintain the wood as part of the agreement. The kingdom itself is built on trade; thus a well-developed merchant class exists, regulated by the king’s laws to keep them from getting out of hand. The roads are well patrolled by royal cavalry, with and elite core of knights being sent to deal with trouble spots. Each town and village is also responsible for maintaining its own militia for peacekeeping.
Dendria is typically a bit milder and a bit rainier than some of its neighbors owing to the moderating effects of the Frozen Sea. Temperatures here range between 80 degrees (F) in summer and 20 degrees (F) in winter. A breeze usually blows in from the ocean or south along the Crag Mountains, cooling in the summer and often warming in the winter. The coast is sometimes battered by hurricanes that come in from the Frozen Sea and by the occasional earthquake.
The Kindom is populated primarily by humans of Inirian descent, though southmen and those of imperial descent are also common. Half Elves, High Elves, and sea Elves can be found in most major towns while halflings, gnomes, and Dwarves are rare but present. The Elfwood is populated by a wide variety of fantastic and magical creatures that have found their way south.
Dendria is ruled by King Olen Harthorne who rules from his resplendent castle, Highkeep. Dendrian towns are run by governors who answer directly to the king. The king’s troops, charged with ensuring the safety of the populace and the continuance of trade, are split between mounted knights and marines stationed on the King’s ships. In times of war, the King’s armies would be strengthen by footmen drawn from town militias and peasant levies.