Westron

Westron is a northwestern region of Askaldos. It is known for its mercenaries and trade routes connecting Nokul to Arghazad and Kyonai.

Inhabitants of Westron
The primary race in Westron is that of the Humans. Various other races have a few representatives in the region. One of the great Dwarvish cities, Kul Thurim, is in Westron. A mercenary company of Half-Orcs, known as "Guroth's Hand" patrols the western border with Barghol.

Human Culture in Westron
The Westron Humans are a tribal people. A traveler will note the many villages scattered on the plains, each ruled by its own leader. Each village is surrounded by a wooden palisade, decorated with banners. In the center of the village is the chief's house. It is usually the largest building in the village. This is where all legal matters are discussed. Nearby is the marketplace. This is the village's business arena. Merchants hawk their wares to farmwives, and warriors intimidate smiths. Greatly respected among the Westron Humans are the skalds, the group of warrior poets. While the Gnomes of Arghazad treat their skalds as tough musicians, Westronians consider them to be representatives of the gods. Westron's importance lies in the trade routes spanning it from north to south and east to west. When the Marian Empire was still young and small, caravans made their way across Westron to reach Nokul, Arghazad, and Kyonai. Their paths were used by the generations after. Westron was the first region to be conquered by the Marian Empire because of the importance of said trade routes.