The Humans of the Red Frontier

 The men of the Red Frontier do originate from this world, but our own. Some come from different times and by different means, rather the Crusaders who got lost on their way to Jerusalem, or the Vikings who might have sailed into strange mists and into this new world. Or the Red Man from the North American continent arriving by violent storms. There are even myths and legends of men arriving by ships that travel the cosmos or even strange alien portals. Regardless, their descendants are here now, and must make the best of this new world. The major bastion of men lies in the Great City of Ieston. After the great flood that caused the Old World to sink and partially submerge Ieston itself, they are now forced to try once more to tame the Red Frontier.

But they’re not alone. There are many petty kingdoms, most being no more than bandit kingdoms, made up of descendants of those who tried to colonize before and even those of the fabled Vikings. Many tribes of the Red Man now have moved eastward, some even embracing the ways of Ieston. They all call the Red Frontier home and must try to make the best of it, regardless how they accomplish said goals through peace, war, treachery, or destruction from themselves or the land itself.

The Hobbits of the Red Frontier

 The Hobbits are actual Hobbits from Middle Earth that found their way here in the Red Frontier. They were lead to this world by a great leader called Chadwise Gamgee, whose own ancestor helped save their land. The hobbits established a state called Newshire that bordered between Ieston and the western Blackrot Swamp. They're pretty much Southerners from Dixie. They keep to themselves, are polite to others, and show hospitality to those who come to visit peacefully. And they will fight like hell to keep it that way. They love tea (especially iced and sweet), hate Goblins, and have no problem with killing them on sight. With that said, some of their people have caught the germ of adventure, and seek out a life of pioneering, hunting, and even exploring far from their borders.

The Dwarves of the Red Frontier

 

The Dwarfs

The dwarfish folk hail from the Shaggy Mountains (or as they call it, the Shaggy Cocks). They're pretty much like Appalachian miners. Their of knotty, short frame, yet stronger than their stature lets on. A clannish people, they usually stick the Shaggies and the area around Ieston. While they have a king, he must share power with the heads of the clans. They've allowed the Shaggies to serve as north western border for Ieston. They also share the Shaggies with Chickasaw and Choctaw tribes. With that said, more than a handful of dwarf have began trailblazing north and east, looking to mine and set colonies around and in the Devil’s Spine.  Many have accepted God and are at peace with Ieston, though some still worship their ancient and weird god The Great Fly Brundle-bl’mzz.

Most tribes build a small, squat building above ground called a Blockhall or Blocks, usually three stories in height, but most of their people, mining, and training is done many levels under the earth. Eventually, the younger dwarfs either getting into bloody fights with their kin and die, or go out to start a Blockhall of their own. Many of these Blocks are connected by the road called the Great Chain which travels underground throughout the Shaggies.

 

Elves of the Red Frontier

 No one knows from where the Elf-folk hail from, but some allude that they journeyed from the stars. Others say they’re from another realm connected to this world. These man-height peoples have pointy ears, angular black eyes, skin of green and gray, and with hair of flaming red or sunny blond. Most live in keeps made of trees and stone and are kept hidden from prying eyes by ancient magics. Their magic is deadly and eldritch and some even say they have no souls. There is a legend that they have a hidden city called Starheim. No one has ever been able to find out if this city exists or not. They're seen as untrustworthy by most folks. Many elves joined the forces of the Anti-Church when they led the Black Crusade against the Red Frontier. Others either sided with the men of Ieston, or stayed neutral. But during the Black Crusade, many elves on both sides died from the white plague. Still, these days, most stick to themselves in their hidden enclaves. Though it’s not uncommon to see younger members of their race wander the The Red Frontier in search of magic and knowledge.