Board Thread:Custom Lore Development/@comment-25344655-20161226051408

The Union, also known as the Empire of Silfrond.

A multicultural empire spanning north to south, it has one of the largest standing armies of Middle-earth, but is a very reclusive empire. At its height it controlled vast swathes of land north and south, notably the Gray mountains and the Ered nimrais. It maintains a neutral position on many wars. The only rival they have is a deep hatred for Isengard. Their capital is Kheled-Arnin in the White mountains, A large fortress-city that dwarfs both Erebor and Minas-Tirith, with vast halls snaking through the ancient mountains. Their lord is and always has been Glosur Darloc, an ancient entity shrouded in mystery. About 60% of the population is made up of men, following close behind by dwarves and a couple hundred ancient elves left from the first settlments back in the years of the trees. Suprisingly, the empire has the largest population of Hobbits outside of the Shire, always being compassionate and protective over the halflings.

The Nalim.

A small, but fierce, population of Dwarves that live in the far, far north. They travel the cold wastes of Forodwaith, making their capital at the northernmost point of Forodwaith, called Zaldabar. They are friendly, at least thats what the few  who have seen them say.

Atherius

A kingdom of men making home in the  south west, about 100 kilometers outside of the Shire, this kingdom is heavily inspired from Ireland, they are lead by the O'Neils, their current leader is Wilhelm O'Neil.

(Scifi stuff coming later) 