Gifav

Type: N/A

Ruler: The Chosen of Gruumsh

Capital: N/A

Races: Monstrous races, in particular Orcs.
All common races are distrusted and not allowed to enter into Gifav proper,
being restricted to the North Roads. Other races, while permitted are generally
mistrusted and struggle to make a home amongst the predominantly Orc
inhabitants.

To the Orcs inhabiting the vast plains of
Gifav, the land itself represents many things. It is a home, a free place, and
the site of the Orcs greatest glory. This is where the Monstrous races have
carved out a land fully controlled by them, where they are able to live in
relative peace with the small tribes hunting, farming and sustaining
themselves, without the need for the large battles which they once knew so
well. Of course, it is those large battles which gave Gifav the other name it
is known by, *The fields of Blood*.

During the *Godfall* many of the Orcs
in Cerulia rallied around Gruumsh, who saw the terrible event as an opportunity
to lead the Orcs into a new and glorious age, an age where they had land of their
own and could choose their own future. Of course, as always, Gruumsh’s plans
met with resistance from many of the other gods, especially those of the
elves…. Of course, with all gods being mortal now, perhaps there was a chance
to address the meddling of the other gods head on, with steel and fire if
necessary. Little is known of the actual start of the brutal war which covered
Gifav throughout the *Godfall*, except that within the first day both Vandria
Gilmadrith and Sehanine Moonbow had been struck down and killed by Gruumsh. What
followed was a hard fought and bloody war, through which Gruumsh and his orc
horde cut through swathes of Ellethhame elves, and every elvish god who dared
challenge them. Eventually Correllon the Broken surrendered, granting Gruumsh
and his hordes the land they had won in the war, on the condition that the
heart of Ellethame remained for the Elves.

Somehow, despite the odd skirmish and brief
re-awakening of tensions this peace has remained since, although a deep hatred
still lies in between the two provinces. Of course, this is most likely because
of the dangers of the spreading plague of the Shadowlands, which if left
unchecked will devour the entire continent.

**Notable Landmarks**

The North Road:

A long stretch of carefully
cared for road which stretches from the east border with Ellethhame to the
western border with Alvlarth. Built as part of the Shadowlands peace treaty, it
allows for free movement of troops from all three provinces in the battle
against the spreading plague and its armies of undead. The southern edge of the
road is fringed by a large, well-guarded wall which prevents the travelling
armies from entering Gifav, while to the north are the large warcamps employed
in the war.

While there are other landmarks scattered
across Gifav, their existence is largely secret from outsiders and no entry is
allowed except to selected guests. Recently this includes some elves and
dwarves from the Neighbouring provinces who have proved themselves in battle.

**Notable Factions**

The Chosen of Gruumsh

The chosen of Gruumsh is a
large council, made up of Orcs from all of the tribes found wandering the
fields of Gifav. The mightiest warriors, every single one has been chosen by
Gruumsh to lead their clan in some capacity, and together they make all
decisions regarding Gifav together, only occasionally resorting to bloodshed
when an argument isn’t getting anywhere (Essentially if Brexit was resolved by
giving Corbin and Johnson each an axe and letting them go wild).