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Halflings have no terristial country, but are members of a vast maritime nation. Years ago, the empire of Tycora annexed the Halflings lands and imposed a reign of terror upon the populace. The halfling warlock Terrik Bloodleaf employed magic and treachery in order to gain control of the imperial fleet. As a result, the surviving halflings were able to escape to the seas. Over time the fleet evolved into a sort of pirates republic, and is currently the most powerful navel force in the world. The halflings have many temporary settlements scattered across the world, and they act as trading posts and drydocks. It is even rumored that the halflings maintain several trading posts in the forgotten lands. They also have a few settlements on the worlds great lakes, but these are not viewed as members of the halfling nation. The republic's capitol, Terrik, moves every 11 years, and is usually located near the hub of world trade. It is often referred to as the center of the world by experienced merchants. The halflings do not consider themselves pirates, but view the sea as their domain. Any ship that does not cleave to their rule is fair game. As a result, the halflings play a central role in world trade, as most merchant companies find it more profitable to deal directly with them, rather than pay their heavy taxes or risk capture.

The Violet Archipelago is a vast chain of tiny islands that lie between the three major continents. Few islands are large enough to support any permanent residences, but they are the location of many halfling bases. The inner islands are effectively off limits to non halflings, as few others have the skill or knowledge to navigate the treacherous waters. This is a major advantage for the halflings, as halfling vessels can move through the islands and dramatically reduce the time they need to travel between the continents. During times of great prosperity, the halfling capitol Terrk is often located on one of the outer isles - signaling an apex of halfling power. The archipelago is the closest thing the halflings have to a permanent nation. The islands are named after the halfling flag - a dark violet leaf on a blue boarder.

Why would anyone go to a hell like Rystal? Because located upon it are the ruins of the ancient draconic empire of Daharladon. It is said that enough gold to buy entire kingdoms can be found within the ruined layers and destroyed cities of the empire. Not many have been able to go there though, and those that do return are usually shells of their former selves, their minds shattered by the broken continent.

Floating far above the clouds is the ruins of Menkargesh, the capitol of Daharladon. Back during the sundering of the empire, when a host of plagues fell upon the land, the capitol of the empire was literally torn from the face of the earth and thrown into the stratosphere. Even now the city is littered with the bones of many dragons who didn't survive the city being sent into the sky, and along with those bones, are the mighty hordes that belonged to them. Getting there is the problem, as the only known way to access Menkargesh is to enter a portal that is in the crater that marked where the city used to be: right in the center of Rystal.