Ruler: Hollow King

Government: Tyrannical monarchy

Region: South central Ansulym

Capital: Theuwissen Keep

Terrain/Climate: Dark hills and forests, temperate, with wastelands to the north and high mountains

Major religions: Pestilence

Major races: Wererats, greater rats, dementers, living skins, skinless ones, hollowers

Earthly basis: Ravenloft

Symbols: Rat, rat tail, cloak of skin, five headed morningstar

Notable figures: Hollow Jack

Provinces: Theuwissen, Malvenar, Underriver, Afesh, Horodan Barrens, Mt. Skallic

Usual allies: Srisia, Vendale, Mwyr Aeld, Abaddon, Baradin, Vesturia

Motto: "A Curse Is a Blessing."

Notable laws: Roma are outlawed. All must serve the Hollow God. Disease must be honored--medical treatment for disease or madness is outlawed.

Military: Strong cavalry and infantry. Decent artillery. Powerful metaphysick and intelligence. Moderate air force and navy.

Culture: A treacherous nest of five powerful groups fighting for power: the Hollow Faith, the Rat Union, the Skinless Army, the Mad Ones, and the Unity Party. Most of the power lies with the Hollow King, who is appointed by the High Priest council of the Hollow Faith, but the other groups have their own means to power, and there is a constant struggle for control.

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