Sembia

### Sembia - the Land of Merchants

East of Cormyr lies Sembia. Sembia is a land of wealth and power, where everything imaginable is able to be bought and sold, even life itself. Whilst any sort of codification of the traditions of mercantilism and intrigue isn’t overtly present within Sembia, a strong presence of values of commercialism and independence essentially acts as a sort of moral code that must be adhered to, lest one fall rungs down the social ladder. The Sembians are not expansionist (except perhaps within their business pursuits), though it would be incorrect to say that they don’t participate in battle. Sembian Condottieri and adventurers are among some of the most common within the Eastern Heartlands. Notions of battle for honour and glory aren’t taken seriously within Sembia, people live and die for coin - the immaterial matters are best left for the afterlife. But beware the chance at new wealth that Sembia presents, for below a darkness lurks within, one that can only be fed by coin.

#### The Embers of Trade, Reignited

Merchants of Sembia have always been a source of luxury goods for those of high quality tastes, and with their newly acquired independence they’re very much interested in re-establishing themselves within the economies of The Sea of Stars. A start to this re-integration is with trade routes to Cormyr. Although in centuries past the Order of the Purple Dragon could be relied upon to defend their merchants, with the rebuilding process of Cormyr the Purple Dragon Knights are perhaps more busy than ever and with the lack of certainty around the relations between the two nations due to the recent successor, Sembia has turned to the so-called “Adventuring Class” to tie up any lapses in security within the financial pursuits.

#### Noble Blood Makes Royal Blood

After nearly a century of subjugation by a monarchical force, there are whispers of those that no longer believe in the traditions of the past. Some believe that a return to the pseudo-monarchy of ages past is the way forward, after all most of the power is already held by a select few families, why not just give it to one? With various factions seeking the true heir of ages past, Sembia may be about to enter their most perilous time yet. Sembia now seeks outsiders to help them look within. A chance to remove some of the corruption that plagues Sembia has never been so open.

#### Rising Seas

Conflicts with the kingdoms below have always been a rarity though not entirely unheard of within The Sea of Fallen Stars. In recent years, sightings of terrifying aquatic creatures have increased, and many ships have mysteriously disappeared. With border conflicts over fishing rights on the rise, tensions have certainly flared with the realms below the waves. Sembia however, is not interested in a war, and to ensure impartiality have called in foreign aid to assist in diplomatic affairs with those that live below. Whispers of hidden treachery, deception, and bad-faith actors on both sides have caught the interests of the rulers of both sides, and they want the matters handled by external forces to limit political fallout.

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