Ried

Ried is a rugged, swampy region within Hadebrand, currently ruled by {n/a}. Ried is one of the more distinct and difficult to traverse regions in Hadebrand, the marshy woodlands are a tough challenge even for the most well trained army.

Culture and History
Ried and its denizens differentiate themselves from the rest of Hadebrand with their overwhelming desire for "Communal Cohesion", under this pretense the armies of Ried often redistribute the wealth of neighbouring regions back to the commune.

However their riches are often squandered on lavish projects such as the infamous 25 foot statue of the once great King Casimir the Clueless. The statue was made by the stonemasons of Kreuze and dragged back to Ried over a period of 3 months. Which, shortly after it's arrival, sank into the depths of the Great Swamp. After spending most, if not all of his county's coffers on the pure marble statue; the hermit king became furious and overcome with anger, where his tantrum ended up being his final mistake. much to the dismay of his court, he had held his breath on his throne for a staggering 3 minutes in a fit of rage until he collapsed - blue faced and dead. Although historians generally agree on this event; the 'Ried Revisionists' arguing the Ostmark trade union had a hand in the King's death. The poor knowledge of construction has Ried's houses, keeps and fortifications needing constant repairs and reconstruction.

Another key aspect of Ried's cultural identity is the glorification of the toad, permanently embroidered in their banner. The citizens of Ried view the toad as a good omen, often signalling the need for war.

Economy
Ried's main economic strengths are:
 * Timber - the citizens of Ried have vast forests for felling

It's main weakness are:
 * Fish - the Great Swamp provides Ried with a plentiful diet of mudbass
 * Lack of luxury goods - Ried does not have direct access to luxury goods


 * Lack of ores - Although a few veins dot the landscape, Ried severely lacks precious ores like iron and gold