The Shield Lands, properly known as the Restored Holy Realm of the Faithful of the Shield Lands, is a political state of the Flanaess, ruled by a knighthood called the Knights of Helm, devoted to the Oeridian deity Helm.
The culture in the Shield Lands put heavy emphasis on honor and duty, and the country has come to the rescue of many of its allied nations in times of trouble.
The Shield Lands were once part of Ferrond, which broke off from The Great Kingdom in 254 CY. The Shield Lands later broke off from Furyondy sometime in the fourth century.
The Shield Lands are located in the central portion of the Flanaess, just north of the Nyr Dyv.
The state religion is devoted to the Oeridian deity Helm. The Knights of Helm, the rulers of the Shield Lands, devote their loyalty to the deity. They are all strictly lawful good. Their devotion to Helm is of utmost importance.
Due to historical ties with the Great Kingdom, the Shield Lands forbids the use of magic, as per the teachings of Pholtus.