Lhazaar Principalities
The Lhazaar Principalities exists as a loose confederation of pirate lords, merchant kings, and sea barons who cling to the coasts and islands that make up the northeastern shores of Khorvaire. Every ruler serves their own goals, and each island may offer vastly different services than their neighbors. Each may have their own values, cultures, and conflicts.
During the Last War, the Lhazaar served all nations as privateers, sailors, and served their own ambitions as pirates on the side.
While recognized by the Treaty of Thronehold as a nation, the Principalities are, at best, a loose confederation. Some seek to change this, like Ryger ir'Wynarn in Port Regal. Through diplomacy or battle, Ryger seeks to forge a true kingdom, ready to engage upon it's own terms if the tinderbox that is Khorvaire cannot be kept unlit.
Ryger is not, however, powerful enough to claim victory. Many have rejected his claims, and overtures of alliance. Other power players include a group of half-elves, marked by the Dragonmark of the Storm. These foundlings, dragonmarked without a house, seek airships to advance their goals. Changlings also abound, due in part to the freedom loving nature of the Principalities.
Many of the Lhazaar serve the Blood of Vol, seek power in the blood, as the Volites say. Others favor the Sovereign Host. Most, however, do not care much for religion, instead focuses on the material means of advancement.
Major Settlements
Dreadhold: an island prison, maintained by House Kundarak. Dreadhold is home to numerous infamous criminals, as well as some of the greatest treasures of the house.
Port Verge: Royal port of the Direshark Principality, Prince Kolberkon's ambitions are great. He seeks to advance his power at any cost, inviting both house Lyrander, and a significant Blood of Vol cult to the island.
Regalport: Royal port of Prince Ryger, Regalport is the grandest settlement in this troubled waters. Home to major outposts for House Ghallanda, as well as House Thuranni's leadership, it is the largest market east of the Ironroot Mountains.
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