Upon the boundaries of the Sea of Rhûn, lies the mysterious kingdom of Dorwinion. Little is known of the realm save the fact that they are masters of the art of wine-making, capable of blending such heady and flavoursome vintages that even an Elf may lose his wits after a small bowl. Such art is highly sought after in the neighbouring realms – the Elves of Mirkwood are particularly partial to its taste – and Dorwinion has been made rich by trade. Despite this, the inhabitants of the realm remain a mystery, for even the boatmen who ferry their wares labour in ignorance of the nature of their paymasters. Some believe the folk of Dorwinion to be Elves, others consider them to be Men, while others still believe them to be something else entirely, yet none can be sure.

The armies of Rhûn and Khand gather for war against Gondor.

Easterling

Warrior of Khand

Even further southwards lie the Rhûnish kingdoms, an alliance of warlike and indisputably evil Men whose loyalty has long since been pledged to Sauron – unsurprisingly, as the Dark Lord has invested much time and effort in bringing them under his sway. It is from these lands that now-vanished peoples came to bring ruin to Gondor and Rhovanion, and the ring of iron fortresses that encircle the lands past the mountains of Rhûn have proven to be a formidable barrier against Gondor's vengeance.

Last, and most southerly, of the eastern kingdoms is Khand, a rolling land of plains and hills. The Khandish folk are as wild and warlike as those of Rhûn, yet their savagery is fuelled by a warrior-code that prizes victory in combat above all else – a trait that makes them highly prized as mercenaries in the neighbouring realms of Harad, Mordor and Rhûn. Skilled horsemen, Khandish warriors are capable of deadly raids, striking without warning and disappearing to the hills from whence they came before the hue and cry can be taken up.

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