For The — Southlands

The storyline centers on the search for a "Rightful King" of the Southlands, a mantle eventually claimed by Halbrand, who is later revealed to be Sauron in disguise. Tabletop Gaming: The Southlands Campaign Setting

In the tabletop RPG world (notably for 5E and Pathfinder ), the Southlands Campaign Setting by Kobold Press offers a vastly different vision.

In J.R.R. Tolkien’s Second Age (as portrayed in The Rings of Power ), the Southlands was a lush, fertile region of plains east of the Anduin river. For the Southlands

The human inhabitants were "Low Men" whose ancestors had sided with the dark lord Morgoth during the First Age. Because of this "blood oath," they were watched over for centuries by Silvan Elves, creating deep-seated resentment.

The setting is a thematic blend of Ancient Egypt , Arabian Nights , and sub-Saharan African kingdoms, prioritizing a "pulpy adventure" feel over traditional medieval tropes. The storyline centers on the search for a

"For the Southlands" is a evocative concept spanning several iconic fantasy worlds, most notably serving as the tragic origin of in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and a vibrant "Fantasy Africa" campaign setting for tabletop RPGs. Middle-earth: The Pre-Mordor Southlands

Unlike standard settings, it features playable races like Ravenfolk (associated with the god Horus) and Minotaurs , alongside living gods who physically manifest to meddle in mortal affairs. Other Notable References Tolkien’s Second Age (as portrayed in The Rings

It is depicted as a massive continent over 2,000 miles long, featuring jungles, deserts, and ancient titan empires.