Commonlands
The Commonlands is a vast plain of fertile lands running from the Freeport Plains to the Kithicor Forest and from the Serpent Spine Mountains to the Rolling Hills. le is a rich land of green grass, small woodlands, gentle streams, and calm lakes. It is also home to hill giants, Deathfist orcs, werewolves, and numerous forms of undead. More than one unwary traveler has found the solitude and calm of the gentle green outdoors encouraging him to lower his guard, only to be torn apart just moments later. To quote an old travelers' yarn: The Commonlands is the safest stretch of deadly wilderness on Norrath.
The Commonlands is also a critical part of the major trade routes across Antonica. It is the easiest way to move from Freeport and the rest of eastern Antonica to the western half of the continent. Authorities from Freeport, Neriak, Highkeep, and Rivervale all have a strong interest in keeping the Commonlands open and passable, and as a result none of them has firm control of the territory. The Human settlements within the Commonlands generally look to Freeport for protection and assistance, but only the most well-traveled routes are actually patrolled by the Freeport Militia. This has led most Commonlands residents to develop a rather strong sense of self-dependency, as well as some skill at defending their homes.
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