Somath-Aful

Somath-Aful is a vast nation in eastern Weab, ruled by Emperor Rychert and his corps of administrators, whose paladins claim to 'war against the worst excesses of the lands of Weab'. In this capacity, a host of paladins fought alongside King Nihilo in his rebellion against Lolita, although without official support from their rulers; their motives remain a historical curiosity. Although the rulers of Somath-Aful are unaware of or apathetic towards Plort, enterprising merchants from the empire often engage in trade with the Union via the Republic of Iric. Somath-Aful has fought five great naval battles against Tivit, and spent many years just short of outright war with the kingdom, but since the abdication of Edward the Swift peace seems to have returned; logistics and an administrative edict always prevented a full invasion of Tivit, even after the first battle, which resulted in the sack of Stet-Rorhip by imperial forces.