Haedien |
The people of Haedien have always been explorers. Since the first group of humans settled there, wanted to be out from under the rule of Nemohaim, its citizens have always had a fiercely independent spirit. The settling of Cerrenia was only possible due to this, but the war with the elves over Vertensia shows their darker side. Even in governance, they are what might be considered chaotic by other regions, electing and deposing leaders regularly. The Haedians defend this by saying their ease of change in leadership has avoided civil war for many years, but the other regions still view them with a little distrust over their apparent lack of respect for power.
The capital of Haedian is Ciennan, a sprawling port town whose bay is lined with treacherous rocks on either side. Its a sort of rite of passage for a youth who reaches adulthood to be able to pilot out of the channel without incident. |