Darkshore

Darkshore is the north-western region of Suriel, also known under the name "Dark Lands" by the people of East Suriel. It is a region filled with war and chaos. From the warmongering orcs in the north, who have taken over the Restless Frontier, to the dangerous Woodlands of Twilight, where you do not stray far from the given path, to the war between the Vorkustians and the Ungerians, and to the cursed kingdom of Trimonte.

Age of Sovereignty
During the reign of the Chaorian Empire, Darkshore stayed mostly independent. Many of the regions within Darkshore were already occupied, hard to traverse, or heavily defended against the Chaorian invasions, therefore nations like the elven Devontedria and the dark Vorkusta Coast continued to exist for many many years.

Age of Imperium
After Carnage's rampage through the multiverse, Darkshore became even more detached from the reaches of the Empire, allowing regions like Ghog Ghoragh to thrive off of the chaos that Carnage had created, and the men of the Black Coral Seafront to rebel against their undead overlords.

Age of Arcanum
After the Empire fell and wizards started popping up over Xhoria, Devontedria adjusted their council to only consist of wizards, becoming a magocracy. The nation of Trimonte also was changed forever due to the assassination of the then King of Trimonte: Daigo De la Croix. He, however, did not die, but returned to the living due to deal he made long ago. Now known as the Wraith King, he continues to rule over Trimonte to this day, regretting the decisions he made in the past.

Devontedria
Devontedria is a large elven nation living within the Woodlands of Twilight. After thousands of years, the elves have found a way to live within the dangerous forest. The nation is ruled by eight Devons, who are all mages. The capital is Lo Thalore. Devontedria is known for their arcane knowledge. Devontedria is in conflict with Aran Lenora, a drow civilization shrouded in eternal night that has surfaced from the Underdark. While some parts of the forest have been tamed by the elves and are safe to traverse, most of the forest is still unknown and dangerous, presenting a constant threat of what lurks within the woods.

Ghog Ghoragh
Ghog Ghoragh is a orc civilization in the Restless Frontier. It was once a land where nomad tribes roamed around and eventually settled down, until an orc warband slaughtered them all and took their cities for themselves. The civilization is ruled by a single orc warlord, but is constantly challenged by other orc lords for ownership of the entire land. Ghog Ghoragh also sometimes gets into skirmishes and conflict with the tribes of Skaga in the north. The capital of Ghog Ghoragh is Ghol Uzra.

Skaga
Skaga is a collection of viking-like tribes that have survived the attacks of the Empire. Each tribe worships a different Primordial, which both unites the tribes, but also divides them. The largest tribe of Skaga is Fura, a tribe of Frost Giants that worship their Elder Giant Thrym.

Trimonte
Trimonte is a large kingdom in the center of Darkshore. They are known for their smithing and metallurgy knowledge. This knowledge however, is a well-kept secret within the Dragonsmith Guild, only known by the best smiths and metallurgists in the guild. It is known that they have been able to harness the power of the rare ore found within the mines of Draguinoit, the capital of Trimonte. Weapons and armor created using this alloy are only given to the highest ranking members of the military or crownsguard. However, Trimonte is a cursed kingdom. Their king Daigo De la Croix, the Wraith King, rules over the realm. He is a fair king, yet most barons and nobles do not trust him due to his undead nature. Some want to remove the Wraith King and rule Trimonte for themselves, but the Wraith King's power is too great to overthrow and any attempt will certainly end in certain death and eternal torment.

Unger Empire
The Unger Empire was once part of the Vorkusta Coast and was ruled by the vampire lords. This changed during the Age of Imperium, when man rose up in rebellion and fought back, declaring independence from the Vorkusta Coast. They have been at war with each other since then. The empire is split up in three regions, the hardworking Unterreich, the merchants of the Mittelreich, and the nobles and academics of the Grosserreich. The emperor of the Unger Empire, Karsten Drakenheim, rules with a righteous creed against the undead. The capital of the Unger Empire is Altenheim.

Vorkusta Coast
The dark and grim Vorkusta Coast is a nation ruled by a council of vampires. Most of the town guard is skeletons and other undead. Citizens of the Vorkusta Coast are a hardworking and tough folk, they are used to their undead leaders. The citizens of Black Horn are a more extreme folk, however. They worship dark gods openly and make public sacrifices for them. The Vorkusta Coast is at war with the Unger Empire, which once was part of their realm.