Gal Duram Mining Empire A massive underground city-state carved through a range of precipitous mountains. Environment & Architecture: A tiered city consisting of countless layers extending deep beneath the mountain range. Centered around a giant lava forge, only fortified pitheads exist on the surface. Culture & Characteristics: Blacksmithing and mining are considered sacred; an individual's status is determined by the precision of their engraved runes and the quality of the armaments they forge. Stubborn and proud, but they have a weakness for alcohol and exquisite clockwork contraptions. Foreign Relations: They maintain a technological advantage by exporting high-quality armaments and ores to humans, while historically having a poor relationship with elves due to deforestation issues.

Il-Silvaria Star-Tree Realm A hidden sanctuary of deep greenery centered around a cluster of colossal World Trees over several thousand years old. Environment & Architecture: They do not build cities on the ground; instead, they have constructed beautiful wooden cities that harmonize with nature within the thick branches and trunks of the World Trees. The entire city is protected by a powerful barrier. Culture & Characteristics: Skilled in magic and spirit arts, they live through vast stretches of time due to their centuries-long lifespans. They prioritize preserving tradition and dislike the rapid changes of the outside world. Foreign Relations: Fundamentally maintains a policy of complete isolation. However, they occasionally permit the trade of secret medicines and magic items to trusted merchants or adventurers who do not harm the forest.

Val Hazard Federation A tribal federal state where multiple beastman races, adapted to diverse environments such as plains, deserts, and jungles, cooperate with one another. Environment & Architecture: Centered on vast plains, the nation is dotted with mobile tent cities (gers) and fortress cities that utilize natural terrain. Culture & Characteristics: A meritocratic society that values strength and contribution to the pack. Each tribe possesses different abilities (physical prowess, sharp senses, night vision, etc.), and national policy is decided through discussions by representatives in the Federal Council. Foreign Relations: Active in trade and fond of rare foods and liquors from other countries. Because their military power is extremely high, no nation can easily launch an invasion.

Gurga Break Hegemony A military state ruling the wastelands at the foot of a volcano, where might is right. Environment & Architecture: A collection of rugged fortresses reinforced with black rock and iron. Smithies and training grounds belching black smoke exist everywhere. Culture & Characteristics: A society with a complete division of labor where Orcs serve as the ruling class (in charge of military force) and highly intelligent Goblins handle weapon development and administration (in charge of domestic affairs). It is survival of the fittest, but they are extremely strict regarding the rules of combat. Foreign Relations: While viewed as a barbaric threat by surrounding nations, the recent emergence of a young High King has seen a shift from purely military aggression toward diplomacy through trade.