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ties to the Talenta Plains. Other notable
criminal organizations include the monsters
Capital: Wroat
of Daask and House Tarkanan, an alliance
Noted for Industry, manufactured goods,
of assassins and thieves with aberrant
metalwork, processed ore; organized crime,
dragonmarks.
subterfuge
• Breland’s major cities are especially
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In the wake of the Last War, Breland is one
Droaam, its cities include more monsters—
of the most powerful nations in Khorvaire.
Possessing a large population and abundant ogres, orcs, goblins, and even sahuagin,
resources, Breland leads the Five Nations in harpies, and gargoyles—then are seen
industry. elsewhere in the Five Nations.
The Brelish are known for their pragmatism • Breland has accepted more Cyran refugees
and independence. They lack the discipline of than any other nation. The largest refugee
Karrns or the faith of the Thranes, but they camp, New Cyre, has a population of over
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to problems. The Brelish also have a talent a town. Prince Oargev of Cyre considers
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agencies in Khorvaire, rivaled only by House
Phiarlan and the Trust of Zilargo. The dark side
of all of these things is a strong streak of cynicism, BRELISH CHARACTERS
_PQKP ITTW_[ KZQUM IVL KWZZ]X\QWV \W ÆW]ZQ[P As you develop a Brelish character or NPC,
in Brelish cities and churches. The Sovereign consider the following.
Host is the dominant religion of Breland, but Slightly Shady. Many Brelish have a loose
in general the Brelish aren’t as devout as their relationship with the law. Even if you’re a hero,
cousins in other nations. you may have a few questionable connections
King Boranel ir’Wynarn of Breland rules in or friends in low places. Backgrounds such as
conjunction with an elected parliament. Boranel KZQUQVIT WZ KPIZTI\IV [Xa IZM I _Ia \W ZMÆMK\
Q[ I XWX]TIZ TMILMZ KMTMJZI\ML NWZ PQ[ M`XTWQ\[ this, regardless of your class. You could also be a
during the Last War. But his children have yet folk hero who’s challenged the laws to protect the
to prove themselves, and there is a growing innocent, or an entertainer who’s played in every
movement that advocates abandoning royal rule dive in Sharn.
when Boranel passes. Innovative and Independent. Find your
own path in the world; don’t simply follow. As
INTERESTING THINGS ABOUT BRELAND a cleric you might challenge your church and
follow your own divine revelations. As an arcane
• The great city of Sharn is the largest
caster you could search for new techniques or to
metropolis in Khorvaire. The City of
unravel forgotten secrets.
Towers is almost a nation in its own right
Practical. Whether it’s about fashion, food, or
and is a hub for commerce and intrigue. conversation, the Brelish tend to be practical and
Chapter 6 provides more information on
pragmatic. Why spend a fortune on a fancy meal
Sharn.
when a simple one will do? You’ll use whatever
• The Boromar Clan is the oldest and most tool gets the job done, and you don’t see a need
powerful criminal organization in Breland. NWZ ]VVMKM[[IZa ÆIQZ
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