Highfield

Highfield is the second largest state in the Cassian Kingdom by land area, located north of Cassian, with land along the eastern and northern coasts of Neeria. Despite being large in area, Highfield is the least populous of the Cassian states, as well as the least economically productive, both overall and per capita. Highfield’s population is less centralized in major cities than the other states in Cassian, with the vast majority of the state’s citizens living in smaller fishing villages. Highfield borders the state of Cassian to the south, and the Alcater state of Oraci to the west.

Highfield is known for being very insular, with few people ever moving or travelling in or out of the state. As a result of this, Highfield has the most pure Maelan ancestry of any state, and many in the state see Highfield as the last truly Maelan society. The people of Highfield are typically considered rough and hearty, as a byproduct of the difficulties that come with life in the state.

The state was occupied by the Inviri in the time period following the First Neerian War, although it was never fully conquered.

Much of Highfield’s economy is centered around fishing, as there is little arable land in the region.

Highfield is known for having a wet climate with rocky soil, that is not particularly productive for farming, or rich in resources. Highfield has a jagged and rocky coast, with many pointed inlets and bays.