Ivial

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Ivial is a region of southeast Arad, and the home of the Viali people. The region was originally sparsely inhabited by various nomadic groups of Fasa and occasional small settlements of Nuum who opted not to live in the desert cities to the northwest. One day, immigrants calling themselves the Viali arrived by sea on the southeastern shores, fleeing the oppression they suffered in Constantia. The immigrants were largely welcomed by the locals, with the Fasa in particular helping the Viali establish themselves in their new home and the two peoples having maintained mostly favorable relations ever since. Unfortunately, not all were happy to see these new arrivals affecting native customs and culture, eventually culminating in Rhun's rebellion and subsequent exile to what is now called Tol Rhun.

The region encompasses several climates and biomes, but mostly consists of temperate forest and grasslands, and a number of prominent mountain ranges. The areas along the borders of Nuum (to the north) and Khaldea (to the northwest) are more arid.

Conflict is frequent along many of Ivial's borders: Borderlines with Nuum to the north are constantly contested by both sides, and while war with Tol Rhun to the west is forbidden by ancient treaty, independents frequently harass each other across the border as cultural prejudices and hatred on both sides have persisted since Rhun's rebellion so long ago. The borders with Khaldea to the northwest and the lands of the Fasa to the northeast are much more peaceful, thanks to strong alliances.