This mid-sized region's people observe a local variant of a dominant religion. They are mocked for their local hunting dogs. There are five major cities, the largest of which is located in the center of the region. They are currently troubled by severe weather. They are bordered on three sides by rivers and on one sides by desert. Their relations with their neighbors to the northeast are strained, while relations with neighbors to the west are favourable. They are openly defiant of their political leaders.