The Outlands was originally founded as a stepping off point into the Wilderlands for those looking for adventure or resources like fur or mineral riches. It quickly became a place for those who were no longer welcome in the Empire or in the Northern Kingdoms. It exists on the edge of civilization and its population reflects that, very heavily adult male, and very rough and tumble. The Outlands is run by a local thane, who owes allegiance to no king, Ivar Goblinsbane, who inherited the title from his famous father, Cnut the Beardless. Ivar has maintained an open trading relationship with Mariarion, running boats up the Modervand river to the city of Skoverion. Ivar, in his desperation and frustrating inability to save the city or bring in more warriors, has turned to alcohol to drown his sorrows and is remarkably drunk all day, everyday.
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