The receding water levels following The Demon Invasion of 1117AC revealed a new grouping of habitable islands off the Northern coast of Ba'al. The islands vary drastically in size, and they have been settled by refugees fleeing the area now known as The Blighted Lands, in search of a new home. These refugees have formed communities and governments all their own.
Each island has become a law unto itself with only the more expansionary minded attempting to seize their neighbouring islands. The people there have seen much loss and strife and aren't eager to experience more, so life is more laid back and warfare between the Kingdoms is uncommon, but not entirely unheard of and when it does happen, the residents are more than willing to fight for their peace.