Peschen

A monarchy ruled by a royal family that has been in power for hundreds of years. The people are largely understanding and peaceful though they yearn to return to their former days of glory when their kingdom was prosperous. Now the kingdom is crumbling and the people grow restless as the king is either unwilling or unable to aid in protecting the cities and towns from attacks from enemies.

The war
Once the war was declared Peschen was quick to ally with Brellok even though many felt this was a poor move and instead the kingdom should remain neutral. The king however felt this was the best choice as the ambition of Jast would not be kept to only Brellok and that Peschen would follow. As such he sent thousands of troops made up of humans, half-orcs, dwarves, and elves. Grand siege weapons were built and sent along however an ambush at the Brellok pass caused many of the forces to be destroyed in what was a Pyrrhic victory against the ambushers.

Once the troops were able too arrive to Ranaduke it was not nearly enough to fight back against the combined might of Aedamungard and Jast. The siege only lasted a few weeks before the troops were overrun and slaughtered. Very few returned home.

Aftermath
After the devastating losses the King of Mistandael, King Rulrick Runeflame, capitulated and agreed to terms that ceded Brellok independence and Peschen would themselves release their lands in the North. Runeflame was forced to abdicate his throne and went into hiding. Instead The line of Flamebreaker began which led to 150 years of what many considered at best to be incompetence.

The cities slowly fell to raids and attacks which the king seemed unwilling or unable to send aid. As such the cities have been left up to their own devices and formed their own militias and hiring adventurers as mercenaries to take care of problems.

Thornhold
Thornhold is a small port city which has hit upon very hard times. It and the surrounding villages are under constant attacks and raids from various monsters. The town is run by a Knight-Captain Thresh Axerage a gruff but honorable man.