The Far Coast States are one the most cosmopolitan areas in Hann. Originally settled by refugees from Greater Hann, it was invaded (and conquered) by troops from Sakar, although they were driven out before they could become firmly entrenched. Then the new faiths and philosophy started to spread down this way. Now it is a cosmopolitan region, that melds Hann, Telidan, Sakaran and Green ideologies, to give this group of nations a culture all of its own.
The key faiths are: Pelor (NG), Sarenrae (NG), Abadar (LN) Pharasma (N) and Green Faith (Old Gods N)
Sybarite - Ruled by Richard, Imperial Duke of Sybarite, this agricultural state is landlocked. Its central pains area supports agriculture, while the hillier periphery is good for sheep farming, and it exports grain, ale and wool to the rest of the world through Bime and Jekleal. However, it has a mountain province, Lower Smokey, as well - which is the ancestral home to the Pagini family.
Rockhome - A Dwarf mine-hold, on the pass between Lower Smokey and Sybarite, mines a number of different metal ores, and produced ingots for export. The mine isn't overly productive, and little of their metal travels beyond the local states. However, they also produce good quality gemstones (Hematite, Azurite and Malachite), which are often sent for export. The Dwarves at Rockhome are followers of Moradin.
Bime - Under Imperial Prince Batraz Hardin, Bime has grown into a thriving city state, with a commercial port that is used frequently by the coastal trade. The Bime Magic Academy is recognized as a regional leader in the use of Illusion magic, but teaches a full 'universalist' curriculum.
Jekleal - is a large port town, originally developed as a staging post during the Sakaran occupation, but since then Jekleal has prospered under the leadership of their Sovereign lords. It is home to the Jekleal College of the Performing Arts, which specializes in music and song, but does offers a wide range of bardic skills, at all lervels. It current Lord, Ramsin III, is young and a weak ruler. While the state is unlikely to go backwards, it isn't goubng to prosper under his leadership. He remembers meeting Tara Briganda-Shay at a number of college events, and was struck by her eloquence, good looks and sophistication.