Calante
Calante is regarded as the most civilized of countries on Azieran, but is in decline, its empire that once included Aege'nokt, Kazmarel, Moongoth, the Brigmoors, and Fohktouhl--is now fragmented. Politicians move to restore the country to its old glory, but internal opposition and a painfully slow bureaucracy bar the way.
Malkan Knight
Calante is detailed in part in the short stories: "The Secret in the Mist" and "Origins of Arcana", and the novels "The Colossus of Yorg" and "Against the Drimlith". Famed Malkan Knights hail from the capital city of Malkan Bree, and wield blades of energy known as kivonnes. Malkan Knights are available as a prestige class in the Heathen Oracle role playing supplement entitled, "From Novice to Master" available at www.RPGNOW.com