In the time since the year 200B much has changed in the land of the Allied Baronies. Terino and the Baronies went to war and lost enough leaders that eventually the command structure decayed and the military had to resort to raiding towns to get enough food. Eventually the chaos settled into an uneasy truce while both sides tried to figure out who won.
In the years that followed the Terino religion and religion as a whole gained better acceptance in the baronies. Yet the xenophobia and arcane mage purges usually associated with the Terino religion did not come into play because of Barony Law.
The wall to the south is still crumbled from a disaster during the war, and goblins and worse have been seen on this side of the wall as a result. The current Baron (Laptier) has neglected the wall while concentrating on keeping the city of New Towne protected from marauders and preserving peace between the old guard and the new Terino influence. But his every action is carefully measure by both sides for any advantage.
Over the last half year much has happened. The wall has been repaired. And the creatures that have come across have been exterminated under the guidance of Raenald of Wall. The bandit menace has decreased significantly and forays beyond the wall have been attempted with mixed results.
There have been scandals and miracles both to occupy the bards. Political intrigue and bribery brought down a powerful noble house in New Towne and as a result the Terrino influence gained a bit of influence vs the Old Guard. Halfman rights became an issue of contention and halfman councilors were appointed to the city council of New Towne to restore peace. Taxes were briefly raised but a merchant embargo forced the New Towne to retract the new duties or face a recession.