ENCYCLOPEDIA HARNICA - RETHEM KINGDOM MODULE (1985)

A feudal kingdom with a violent, unstable history, and a tradition of political intrigue, civil war, and assassination. This article includes a detailed full colour atlas map of the entire kingdom, with economic and political data on more than four hundred manors. Also included are political, historical, cultural, and geneological notes, plus a full colour plate of the heraldry of the great clans of the kingdom.

SHOSTIM

The royal seat, and the second largest settlement in Re-them. The castle is still under construction and the king intends to make it one of the most impressive fortifications in western Ham. Included are a colour site map of the town, and interior plans of Shostim Castle.

TORMAU

The seat of the Earl of Tormau in northwest Rethem. A ruthless man of high political ambition, the earl seems destined to prolong Rethem's violent history of civil war and political unrest. A colour site map, and interior plans of Tormau Castle are included.

EQUANI

One of the most violent and savage tribal nations, related to both the Kubora and Urdu. They are constantly at war among themselves and with their neighbours.

KUBORA

The warrior tribesmen of Peran. Ninety years ago a Kuboran chieftain conquered Rethem, something the tribe has never forgotten.

URDU

The least warlike of the three northwest tribal nations, the Urdu occupy a territory between the Kubora and Equani. They have suffered much in their past, but remain an important independent culture.

KUSTAN

The ruined stronghold of the old Corani Empire. Kustan is now the tribal moot and religious heart of Kuboran culture.

LIA-KAVAIR

A description of Ham's 'Thieves' Guild', its history, activities, organization, and slang.