These four countries represent the discordant viewpoints and cultures in the Hyborian Age, specifically the differences between new political regimes on the ascent and the decadent cultures whose time has passed. In the cycle of barbarism versus civilization, Zamora, Corinthia, Nemedia, and Brythunia represent the faded luster of older cultures. But the old snake still has venom, and these four kingdoms will not go quietly into the night.
Political control is a key component in each of these nations. Power is tenuous and fleeting. The fate of a political coup often rests along the edge of a sword. Agents of every stripe, both overt and clandestine, cross paths with one another on the open road and in the banquet halls. They break bread as often as they break bones.
Power and influence are major resources that change hands frequently, and certain types of people could make much of this. Whether it’s stealing important documents from couriers or simply taking advantage of the political chaos to line one’s pockets, there’s no shortage of jobs for people possessing certain less-socially-acceptable skills and talents.
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