The northern empire of Men. Highly centralized, it is overseen by the Emperor from his Imperial Seat in the city of Aquilon, though there is also a senate and some other representational institutions for the member states. Rumors (spread mostly among the people of Phar-Shekem) speak of an evil, intolerant political inquisition which secretly controls the empire. Halflings are common in this land. The memeber states of the empire are: Renelon Waldheim Equitaine Taurino Volgar Ostgard Montevideo