Capital: Dana

Population: 996,589 (Humans 71%,Aquatic Elves 13%,Elves 5%, Mountain Dwarves 5%,Hill Dwarves 5%)

Government: Republic, democracy.

Religions: House of the Five

Imports: Wine, Coal, Silver, Pipeweed, Oil, Silk, Olives

Exports: Fruit, Vegtables, Cloth, Cheese, Armor, Weapons

Alignments: LG, LN, LE

Currenty: A Bent, republic minted coin. Sometimes cut in half.

Xar Zanth was not always the shining beacon of freedom it is today. Over two thousand years ago it was a thriving magocracy. In 307 CM a civil war broke out between the high mage Randal, who belived that the people of the nation should be given power, and the high mage Quinton, who belived in tradition and was not willing to set the mantle of power aside. The entire ruling body of Xar Zanth was divided in a war that leaked out into the streets and surounding countryside. Needless to say Randal was the victor. A statue of Randal Resstin was erected in the center of Dana, it stands 150' from base to head, with a broken pair of mantacles in his hands. The people see Randal as the father of freedom, and often tales of his heroic battles can be heard on proud lips in the many taverns of Xar Zanths capital Dana. The people of the city have an air of pride about them, every year they vote on the nations rulers. The nation as a whole is very organized, unions and guilds exist for almost any craft or labor. The nations taxes may be high, but the services provided by the government are a modern genius. It is widley said that you cannot starve to death in Xar Zanth, that the republic will provide.

Diamond Lake: The Diamond lake has around 9100 square miles of surface area. The depth of the lake is unknown to any but the aquatic elves and fey that inhabit the lake. Besides being the home to more than 100,000 aquatic elves, the lake also has the best fishing in the nation. Diamond lake is said to be the former home of a great elven nation named the Diamond Vale. It is rumored that they escaped their own extinction from a fatal airbourne disease by sinking themselves and thus creating the diamond lake. For the few that have visited the great cities of the aquatic elves say this is just a fairy tale, the fishermen belive that to anger the elves of the lake is to release their disease upon you. The aquatic elves have five members that attend the senate at Dana.

Bramblemoor: " Land of the Salty Grave " It is hard to say if the Bramblemoor is more sea or land. The high amount of salt water that seaps through the ground allows only the heartiest of plant life to grow within its borders, such as black berry and thissle. The Bramblemoor is home to many exotic species of plant and reptile. Some birds and few mamals make the dank swampland home also. People that venture into the heart of the wetland sometimes come back, and when they do they tell tales of dancing lights that skitter around at night. And un-comprehendable chanting from deep within hollowed out trees and caves. Most folk, unless trappers, stay away from the Bramblemoor and label it haunted.

Calemil Mountains: A small but jagged range of mountains, the Calemil have snow on their peaks almost year round. Many passes wind around through the mountains, some of which are heated by geothermal vents and remain warm and snow free year round. A great dwarven keep heated by one such vent is known to exist deep within the mountains. They seem content to work on whatever they are doing and not daber in the politics of Dana, although several envoys have been sent to them inviting a seat on the senate. Dwarves are the least of Xar Zanth's problems. Goblins, Orcs, Gnolls and Giants are a constant threat from the Calemil Mountains. Serveral wars, some lasting years have started and ended at the feet of the silent peaks of Calemil.

Dana: ( Metropolis 148,589 )" The Seat of Freedom " Dana is the largest city in Tharstelding. Its the former home of Randal Resstin, father of freedom. It is also the place of the High Senate. The Senate grounds lay at the center of this perfectly semetrical city. The area is not walled off as the senate is public ground. Currently the senate has thirty six members. Five seats for each city, Dana, the elves of Diamond Lake, Waybury, Cribus, Kayble, Enstad and Faynaught. And the High Seat whom is currently held by Byrick Silverbeard (LG), a Knight of Dana. It is tradition for the military to claim the high seat from a vote within its ranks. For the last one hundred years that seat has been held by High General Byrick Silverbeard. The High Seat has no supreme power over the other senate members, but if the issue at hand involves military, the High Seat has supreme veto power. Almost anything a mind can fancy can be found within the towering white walls of the city, it is said that a man can shop everyday his life and never visit the same place twice.

Waybury: ( Metropolis 48,589 ) The west port of Xar Zanth and home of the White Fleet. The White Fleet is one of the two navy units of Xar Zanth under the command of High Admiral Gelly Truefoot ( LN ). The city of Waybury is surrounded on all sides but that of the sea by a three wall ring. Within each ring is a small city in its own. So some call the port the " Three Cities ". Waybury has many wealthy merchant establishments, and imports items from Faerun upon request. The city is known for its festivals that happen spontaniously. However, the city has a dark side that most port towns share. Smuggling and thieves are not uncommon to this city, so it is well advised to hang onto your purse when near the docks. The crime is always being fought by Mayor Ingred Pelson ( LG ) the first female Mayor in Waybury.

Ul Xar: ( Large Town 2,530 ) This town started eighty years ago as a roadside inn called Ul Xar, which in the Zanth tounge means " Mid Rest ". After a while a store popped up, then a large stable, then a blacksmith, then.. well you get the point. Before long the community of Ul Xar was building a wall, and here we are today. The city is still famous for its largest building the Ul Xar Inn. It is said this is where Byrick Silverbeard used to stay and campaign with his company the Silver Lance. Ul Xar profits from traffic, it is located halfway to Dana and Waybury and is a great place to re-supply. The town is run my Mayor Jack Westwind ( LN ). Jack has been re-elected by the citizens of Ul Xar four times. He is also owns the Inn.

Faynaught: ( Large City 11,891 ) Mayor Devin Spearcatcher ( CG ) a local hero has been in office for twelve years. He was a member of the legendary Silver Lance company and is a close friend to Byrick Silverbeard. Faynaught is a local collection center for farmers and craftsmen. From Faynaught goods are transported to Dana and by land into other countries. It also serves as the local government center for the isolated farmers of the region, it provides protection to the small farmsteads that flurish in the shadows of the Heman Dal. This area is frequently attacked by warbands from the mountains. A large garrison of Republic Guards is stationed here under the command of Captain Torkill Orcsbane ( LN )

Kayble: ( Village 823 ) The small quiet village of Kayble is often left to fend for itself. Although the arm of Dana stretches far, it usually takes to long to reach this frontier village. Kaybe is a place where everyone knows everyone. It is not common for strangers to come into Kayble and stay for more than a few days. The Mayor of the village is one Feo Treestrider ( CN ) A young half-elf who stayed a few to many days in town and grew to love the simple life of sheep herders and cheese makers.

Cribus: ( Metropolis 39,661 ) The south port of Xar Zanth and home to the Blue Fleet. The Blue Fleet is one of the two navy units of Xar Zanth under the command of High Admiral Ulthgar the Lucky ( LG ). The City of Cribus lays on the Cribus delta and is home to a network of fishing companies. The delta area is teeming with shrimp and crab, a very profitable resource for Xar Zanth and the reason for the size of Cribus. The city has no walls, but for its security uses the natural branches of the delta and a series of draw bridges to its advantage. The town is famous for its music that involves unique seashells and flutes. Many bards and entertainers travel to Cribus to hear its unique music and eat its famous seafood. The Mayor of Cribus is One Legged Ole ( CG ).