Shield Lands

When the Bandit Kingdoms began to grow powerful, the petty nobles of the Shield Lands banded together in a mutual protection society. The small Earldom of Walworth had the advantage of possessing a sizable island upon which was built the only city in the whole district, so its lord was chosen as Knight Commander of the combined forces of the nobles. A headquarters was established at Admunfort, and a holy order of religious knights begun. The Shield Lands are still ruled by many small noblemen, while the Earl of Walworth is hereditary general of their combined military force. At the southern end of the Shield Lands lie the ruins of Castle Acidwash built in the early years of the 9th century TA by Sir Zachary, Knight of Virtue and destroyed by the Sky Giant Clouddrifter.