Umaria's Bane
A group of adventures has gathered at Silver Fort, one of many outposts that dot the northern border of Umaria. They have gathered due to a reward offered by the government for dealing with a group of thieves that have stolen several valuble items. When it became apparent that the thieves were not going to be able to escape, they used a rod of sanctuary, which transports them to a safe place for a period of time. The duration expires today, about 5 hours from now.Umaria is an extremely large kingdom, spanning about 1000 miles. However, much of that land is deserts. These deserts have great value, as they are rich with diamonds, but the land is not suitable for growing crops. Most of the countries cropland is along the one major river that flows through the kingdom and along the northern border of the country. Also, there is a thriving fishing and trade industry along the sea to the west. The easternmost part of Umaria is mountainous.
To the north of Umaria are very high mountian peaks. Drow inhabit these mountains, as well as barbarian tribes. There is a string of forts along the northernmost border that protect the valuable farmland there. To the east and south lie other kingdoms. The capital of Umaria is along the great river, about in the middle of the country.
