Bregdan

### Inhabitants

Humans, half-elves, saarthenali elves, larralin elves, halflings, gnomes, half-orcs, tieflings, aasimar

**Bregdan** is the central province of Illandor and often considered to be its capital province. It is a land of temperate grasslands and lush forests, flanked on all sides (except south) by other provinces. Bregdan is a wealthy and powerful nation, being the seat of the Illandoran Empire and the base of operations for the Illandoran Trading Company. The demonym is "**Bregdani**" or, less commonly, "**Bregdanian**".

## Geography

### Topography

Located in a very centralised location, Bregdan enjoys a temperate climate, lacking the extreme conditions seen in many of Illandor's provinces. The province is characterised by pleasant tundras, rolling hills, gentle sloping valleys, and flowing rivers. The land is rich with game, and the soil is excellent for farming. Bregdan is skirted by several mountain ranges, which act as natural borders between it and its surrounding provinces.

### Duchies

Bregdan is divided into [number] duchies, each presided over by their respective duke.

#### Crownhold

Ruled by King Ranweald himself from his throne in Crownkeep, Crownhold is considered to be the heartland of the Illandoran Empire, located very centrally to the province, with Crownkeep serving as the continent's capital. A cosmopolitan region, Crownhold features grand cityscapes, a rich and modernised culture, and the most advanced technology available.

#### Rivermond

Ruled by Duke Lorian Telae from the Grand City of Viewforth, Rivermond is the northernmost of Bregdan's duchies, bordered from Vilnhost by the Cloud Hills. It is a region notable for the many riverways that flow through it, culminating in Lake Wynneviere, the largest lake in Illandor. Rivermond is primarily known for its farming and fishing industries, both of which flourish in the rich and temperate terrain.

#### Sevenstags

Ruled by Duke Sildvar Greenstag, Sevenstags inhabits the northwestern portion of Bregdan, on the western banks of Lake Wynneviere. Its capital, Staghaven, is Duke Greenstag's seat of power, as well as being the main settlement in the region. Due to the duchy bordering Hadar via Haaltilhen's Ridge, Sevenstags enjoys a productive mining economy, with lumber being its second main export. Farming is less successful here due to the rocky soil being difficult to work, though some areas, such as the Pennybundle Farm in Thosk, have managed to cultivate a surprisingly fertile plot.

## Governance

Bregdan operates under a monarchy, whose seat of power has long been located in the Grand City of Crownkeep, with dukes presiding over each individual duchy, and forming a council to advise the monarch. The current ruler of Bregdan is King Ranweald. Interestingly, the elves of Saarthenal Shen are also included in this - the only elven population in Illandor to forgo their cultural hierarchy in favour of the integrated ducal system. It is believed that this is to strengthen the ties between the saarthenali and the human populations.

## Economy and Trade

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Bregdan is one of the richest and most powerful provinces in Illandor, and is a global mercantile powerhouse. It is the most diverse in terms of its trade, able to produce a vast array of commodities ranging from simple fish to lumber, up to potent alchemy and works of artifice. Bregdan also has the largest farming industry in Illandor.