Nations of Khorvaire

in Eberron

Most characters begin their adventures on the continent of Khorvaire. While humans make up the majority of the population in the civilized nations of Khorvaire, the continent is home a wide range of peoples and cultures. Once largely unified under the Kingdom of Galifar, today Khorvaire is split into many nations—some old, others newborn from the crucible of war. You can find links here to all the nations of Khorvaire.  

The Five Nations

Aundair, Breland, Cyre, Karrnath, and Thrane are collectively referred to as the Five Nations. These nations formed the heart of the Kingdom of Galifar, and while each has a unique cultural identity they are built on this shared foundation. Families are spread across the Five Nations; the rulers of the Five Nations are tied to the Wynarns, the royal bloodline of Galifar. Despite their differences, an Aundairian has more in common with a Thrane than they do with a Zil gnomes or a Lhazaar pirate.   Aside from Cyre—which was destroyed in the Last War—the Five Nations remain the largest and most powerful countries in Khorvaire. The Treaty of Thronehold officially ended the Last War. The treaty recognized the following nations as sovereign states: Aundair, Breland, Darguun, Eldeen Reaches, Karrnath, Lhazaar Principalities, Mror Holds, Q’barra, the Talenta Plains, Thrane, Valenar, and Zilargo.   These nations abide by a common set of laws and maintain diplomatic relations. The Demon Wastes and Shadow Marches are regions that have no unified government, while Droaam has declared itself to be a nation but has yet to be recognized by the others.  

Getting Around

The Five Nations are connected by an excellent system of roads, and travelers can always make their way by horse or coach. Major cities are tied together by the lightning rail of House Orien, which allows you to avoid the perils—and tedium—of the roads. If speed is an issue, you can book passage on a Lyrandar airship. This is the fastest way to travel, but also the most expensive.