Jantalar

The Barony of Jantalar is a province of the Turamzzyrian Empire in the northeast region of the empire. The capital city is also known as Jantalar. The barony was established in 4735 as an imperial outpost to protect imperial citizens from attack from humanoids. The barony has been the principle aggressor in the region for the last twenty years under the rule of its former baron, Lerep Hochstib. Under his rule, Jantalar invaded and placed under its rule the neighboring provinces of Mestanir and Talador. Hochstib initiated an unsuccessful war against the Barony of Vornavis which concluded in 5105 with the baron's death. Presently, the barony is under the rule of Hochstib's sister.

Travel guide tidbit

The guide says, "Vornavis is a coastal province on the west coast of the Empire. It has wonderfully warm and sunny summers and temperate winters for such a northern province. The people tend to be more tolerant of humanoids than most other provinces, a position which has caused friction between Vornavis and her neighbor to the north, Jantalar. The walled city of Vornavis is the capital of the territory. It is located on the western coast of the province, and overlooks the city of Solhaven and Solhaven Bay. Vornavis supports a large garrison, and is well-situated and protected from siege."

The guide says, "Jantalar is a hilly region with interspersed fertile plains and large, fast-flowing rivers. It is bordered on the west by the mountains of Mestanir, now a subjugated territory, and considered part of Jantalar. To the north, Jantalar has also taken over Talador. Due to the position of Jantalar, with humanoid threats on the northern and eastern borders, there is a strong military presence and an unusual fervor in the application of Chaston's Edict."

The guide says, "Jantalar is a recently expanded territory in the Empire. The expansion of Jantalar has consumed two other territories, Talador and Mestanir, and now threatens Vornavis and the wilds to the northwest, including Wehnimer's Landing. The geographical position of Jantalar, combined with the obvious military effectiveness of the army garrisoned there, makes Jantalar a natural seat for the Northern Sentinel."