The Kingdom of the Anaheer

The Anaheer Kingdom is located to the north and is mostly rolling plains. The Anaheer also hold large stretches of coastline and several islands. In the center of the Anaheer lands is the Great Forest a deep a mysterious wood. The lands of the Anaheer are perfect for horses, and the armies include more cavalry than the Vatril. The Anaheer have a traditional monarchy. The royal family (the Anaheer) grant lands and powers to their feudal vassals in exchange for their support. Vatril invaders must cross large stretches of open land, ruined by years of warfare, to reach Anaheer cities, fighting all the way against Anaheer raiders. 

The Vatril Republic

The lands of the Vatril are a motley lot, from the Ettermoor swamp to the mountainous High Peaks and the many deep forests. It is also not a true republic as House Vatril holds absolute power over all laws. The other nobility may meet to debate law and consider policies for their lands, it is House Vatril that has the final say. The northern borders of Vatril are guarded in the west by the Ettermoor, in the center by the Castle Peaks, and in the east by the Frost Cap mountains. Between each of these are large forests, which are the most frequent passage used by Anaheer invaders.