Regions of Warlderia

Warlderia is divided into a number of distinct regions, each shaped by its history, geography, and the struggles of those who live there. From the remnants of fallen empires to harsh frontier lands, every region offers its own dangers, opportunities, and stories.

Use this page as a guide to explore the world, or as a starting point for your next campaign.

The Divine Empire

A powerful and structured realm built on faith, discipline, and authority. The Divine Empire seeks stability and control, but maintaining such order comes at a cost.

  • Strong central rule and organised hierarchy
  • Religious influence woven into governance
  • Tensions between authority and local autonomy
  • Border pressures from rival states and hostile forces

Themes: Order vs freedom, faith and power, political intrigue

The Old Empire

Once a dominant force, the Old Empire now exists in decline. Its traditions endure, but its strength has faded, leaving it vulnerable both internally and externally.

  • Fading authority and internal weakness
  • Noble rivalries and political decay
  • Remnants of former greatness still visible
  • Struggles to maintain relevance in a changing world

Themes: Decline, legacy, corruption, lost glory

The Successor States

Where empires have fractured, new powers have risen. The Successor States are varied and often unstable, shaped by ambition, conflict, and the desire to define their own futures.

  • Independent states with competing goals
  • Frequent conflict and shifting alliances
  • Rapid political change and uncertainty
  • Opportunities for influence and expansion

Themes: Ambition, instability, opportunity, rivalry

The Crimson Coast

A region of trade, danger, and divided loyalties. Wealth flows along the coast, but so do smugglers, pirates, and those seeking to profit from chaos.

  • Active trade routes and coastal settlements
  • Piracy, smuggling, and hidden alliances
  • Weak central control in many areas
  • Constant tension between profit and law

Themes: Wealth and risk, lawlessness, intrigue, survival

The Western Shore

A rugged and often isolated land, where communities rely on strength and cooperation to endure. Authority is limited, and survival is never guaranteed.

  • Harsh environments and scattered settlements
  • Strong local identities and traditions
  • Limited outside influence
  • Frequent threats from both man and nature

Themes: Survival, isolation, resilience, community

Mysterious Places

Beyond the known regions lie lands that are poorly understood or deliberately avoided. These areas hold secrets, dangers, and remnants of the past.

  • Ancient ruins and lost knowledge
  • Unmapped or shifting territories
  • Strange phenomena and unknown threats
  • Rare but powerful opportunities for discovery

Themes: Exploration, mystery, danger, the unknown