Ruler: Her Grand and Enlightened Majesty, Queen Jayavar II (LG female human [Huan], Mnk 11/Clr 6 of Niamye)
Government: Independent monarchy with hereditary rulership; oldest child of sovereign succeeds to the crown regardless of gender; government based on precepts of non-violence and enlightenment
Rule of Law: Neutral Good. Society dedicated to the greater good with some written laws and strong community values generally centered around smaller familiar clans. Social structure is generally not seen as the most important whereas helping others in times of need is highly valued. Laws may be overlooked if it serves the greater good.
Capital: Namru (pop. 33,200)
Major Towns: Geyade (pop. 29,600)
Population: 360,000- Human 70% (Hj), elf 15% (coast 90%, fair 10%), halfling 10% (greenthumb 75%, stoutheart 25%), half-elf 3%, spirit folk 1%, other 1%
Major Religions: Niamye, Zhuran , Sharva, Jingdu, Thune, Aeroz, Glanya, Henei, Nessa, Shu, Elf pantheon, Halfling pantheon
Major Resources: Foodstuffs, silk, copper, rare inks, rare spices, gems
Military: 10,000 (includes light infantry and light cavalry, forces are used solely for internal defense)
Allies: Kaishu, Shingon (sometimes)
Enemies: None
Coinage: Platinum lotus, gold crane, silver swan, copper carp

Nythalia is a peaceful kingdom dedicated to the Huanese goddess Niamye, the goddess of peace and mercy. Hers is the dominant cult in this land and all citizens will join a local monastery at some point during their lives for peaceful meditation and a quest for greater spiritual enlightenment. Each individual is given the freedom to decide when and for how long they wise to join. The picturesque countryside is dotted with monastaries and convents and peaceful bamboo groves.

The folk of this land were not always so passive and were once a violent and highly emotional people. Early in the 4th century a warlord-tyrant who sought to conquer the neighboring kingdoms and control most of the East came to power and led the Nythalese to war. Fortunately, his plans ultimately failed mainly due to the efforts of a pacifist monk of Niamye. Brother Shindrah taught the peasants the way of enrichment through true peace and tranquility. His philosophy was quickly spread through the war-torn kingdom and the people embraced the concept of non-violence. They turned their efforts to building stone temples and monuments of great beauty rather than strongholds and weapons of war. Many learned the crafts of the ancients including pottery, weaving and art. The serenity of these lands has long been the envy of the surrounding kingdoms for centuries.

The ruling family has come from a powerful dynasty that has ruled these lands for centuries. Many of the scions of the family have been powerful priestesses and priests of Niamye who have served as wealthy patrons to numerous temples dedicated to their goddess.

Rumors: Recently, some unknown evil has begun to plague the peaceful people of Nythalia. Diviners of the Royal Court have uncovered it to be some ancient evil but its actual source has remained elusive. Some of the peasants of the more remote villages have reported the sightings of demons that appear during the night and either butchered or kidnapped the members of the townsfolk right out of their own homes.