South Dalimar

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Living in North Dalimar ’s shadow is her twin sister; South Dalimar. Less wealthy, less fertile, less powerful, Southern Dalimar can really only boast one thing above another nation; it is free. A fierce succession war caused the initial split between the North and South. After years of conflict, an alleged usurper took the Northern Crown, but the south still managed to gain its independence. This happened several generations ago, however, and there are few ties left between the two nations besides the name. The land to the south is mostly mountainous, and difficult to farm. Still, people live quite happily in Southern Dalimar. As a nation, their military may be laughable, but the people are rugged and hardy. When the seasons have been unkind, they pick themselves up and start again.

Because of its sheer size, South Dalimar is difficult to patrol and protect. Even the lowliest peasant must be capable of defending themselves from bandits or trolls. Possessing a large coastline has long been South Dalimar’s saving grace; fishing and trade have been kind to them. Distant islands are said to be Dalimar’s best kept secret; the home of exotic goods unseen in Alexandria.