The Shields

Their land's name originated as it was the only land that was inhabitable on the west coast. Where they settled was due to the shielded landscape they discovered on the coast (only a limited area that is habitable for most life). Later it also became synonymous for those wishing to escape their pasts from the main realms, and start a new life (or those simply wishing to escape the way of the different realms). The lands are typically lowly populated, and new migrants are only welcome if they bring something to the community (that is they must be skilled or useful, or otherwise are not accepted by a Shield).

However, some Shields are more lenient than others, and others invite larger populations to build their power base (military might). This in areas created slums and lower conditions for many local people. The “Cha'n” rose from these slums with the objective of empowering the local Shield people, and keeping the way of the past.

The traditional Shield people skin colour is black, and they speak Mayan. They worship snakes and are deeply religious. Magike is strong in their blood, and they openly accept those with magike.

Skjöldr (Shield)
Fólk immigrants to the shielded lands who have set up their power base around the northern port.

Market Shield
A mix of immigrants who are largely merchants and business people. They are the richest people, and also hold the most sway. This area also consists of everyone and is the commercial centre of the Shields.

Harbour Shield
They are locals (Cha'n) and misfits who run the rest of the harbour land. This is the Cha’ns stronghold within the shielded lands, and is used as a base for them when away from their home land.

Farming Shield
Predominantly consists of locals and those from the Council of the Realms and Mountain Guilds (who traditionally are farmers also). The run the land outside of the cities where the agricultural land borders the river.

They are locals (Cha'n) who live isolated and have a fairly militaristic character and culture. An isolated southern town (who keep to themselves and are an aggressive culture).

Cha'n
They are locals (Cha'n) who live isolated and have a fairly militaristic character and culture. An isolated southern town (who keep to themselves and are an aggressive culture).

A fanatical group and also run a lot of the underworld throughout all the Shields.

They are a fanatical group that is based on local traditions only. They are against all these "immigrants" and are largely a secretive shield that has no governance authority amongst the gangs, however is feared by all. They act as a mafia under the Shields, and control a lot more of the Shields than most people realise.