The Northernmost territory the Astrian Empire lay the great house Lanium. Once the homeland of the Kingdom of Lane, they were forcibly annexed from Lane following the joining of the Taurian Kingdom into the Astrian Empire. The War in the north was long and bloody but ended in an Imperial Victory. Gerardric, the House Lord of Lanium is a willful individual, keeping with the Lane tradition he favors the noble Long Bow. Having the lighter and hair color than the southern territories. They hold the narrow passes keeping the Neniri horde at bay, their coast is raided frequently by one of the Konungrs of Kardovia. Having already lost four of the greater isles over the last half-century. House Lanium remains a formidable power within the empire. While lacking the heavy soldiery that Taurius is known for, their light cavalry and infantry make them a fairly mobile force within the empire experienced hill and mountain fighters. Really good Archer bois too.