A lush expanse of rolling hills and fertile plains, the Aethelian Vale serves as the agricultural and cultural core of the southern kingdoms. Ancient marble ruins dot the landscape, legacies of a heroic age where gods and mortals supposedly walked together. Magic is woven into daily life, powering irrigation and illuminating public squares. While peaceful on the surface, the region is a patchwork of city-states and independent holdings constantly vying for prestige and divine favor.