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In the troubled lands of the Thunderhead Vale and the Kosia Rainforest, corruption runs rampant in most governmental institutions from the top down to local administrations. While many common folk are able to scrape together a modestly comfortable life despite this, there are many others who suffer under this inequality. The Gentleman Brigands seek to help those who cannot fend for themselves under such circumstances. They rob from the wealthy, keeping a cut to fund their own crusade and giving the rest of their spoils to those who they believe need it the most. They travel throughout the Rainforest and the Vale, willing to sell their services to the rare honest noble in exchange for better wages for the noble’s subjects. The Brigands are something of a legend throughout this region, celebrated by the poor among the society and reviled by many of the rich - especially the corrupt. The Gentleman Brigands are always led by a person known as the Hood, who passes their title on to their successor when they believe it time to lay down their own blade. The current Hood is a kleppin with the features of a red-tail fox, and his best friend and bodyguard is a grizzled Urkou named Big Butch.

An order of hermetic zealots, the Reserves can be found in small monasteries throughout Gathandia. They are self- sufficient communities that maintain their own sustenance farms and spin their own clothes from sheep’s wool. Besides sustaining themselves, the Reserves train rigorously for the world’s hour of need. They believe that one day, ancient threats or new foes will arise and threaten the planet’s very existence, and on this day, the Reserves will stand ready to protect existence as they know it.

Equestrians skilled at mounted combat and horseback archery, the Iron Riders roam the north and west of the Great Chasm. Although it is uncommon, they can be seen as far south as Nalathesh and as far east as Derk. They primarily operate in Bishal, southern Noord, Kandiff, and Lesmishan. The Iron Riders are highly competent in desert environments and have learned how to ride their steeds such that they produce little dust, allowing them to sneak up on unsuspecting merchants. Following the basic practices of most mercenaries, the Iron Riders will leave alone those who pay their shakedown prices and will fight on behalf of those who reward them more significantly.

A rowdy armada that prowls the southern seas, Typhoon is a pirate guild that will take on any job for wealthy clientele. They escort, plunder, or sink merchant vessels as asked and are not above changing sides mid-assignment if the price is right. Typhoon ships strictly do not battle one another - a rule that is maintained successfully, unlike the Sea Serpents on the east coast. Typhoon ships often clash with Roshallan’s navy and with the WGC.