Valune

Summary
Surrounding by various wildlands and barbarians tribes, the nation hired and recruited various mercenaries and fighters to defend the borders against nations like Sombra and Xaris. Over time those groups of mercenaries set up shop and various mercenary guilds were formed and gained influence in the nation. Over time the government itself was controlled by the leaders of the guilds.

Inhabitants
Filled with a lot of various races, though mostly human, the common thread is their ability to fight. Warriors, barbarians, and various other fighters are the most common profession, although various business and political roles have been created lately as the guilds gain more and more influence over the day to day lives of the people of Valune.

Government
The government is a private military stratocracy. Each guild has a leader that serves as a general and each general has various duties and powers within the government.

Notable People

 * Ygritte Eldonna - Half-Elf Barbarian woman, leader of the Red Hand Mercenaries, serves as a general in the government as well
 * Carmak the Plentiful - cleric of Myndel, serves as a political advisor and treasurer to the generals in charge of the government, he's the "money guy"

Notable Locations

 * Valu River - runs through the nation, the namesake of the river
 * Fort Valu large fort within the nation, on the coast of the Valu River
 * Fort Lander - on a large island off the coast