>> the ruins of veldez

To the South, you will eventually find yourself in a barren, desert-like territory. Though its name suggests that this place is entirely a sea of sand, it is quite the opposite; many canyons and rocky plateaus can be found here, as well as the (very) occasional river. There is an actual desert in this terra though, and it is located near the southwest border.
The majority of the creatures here are either outcasts or fugitives, though there is the occasional lifelong inhabitant.
There is really no structure to the ranking habits of this lot; they simply listen to whoever has the most smarts and strength.
The creature that does manage to gain the favor of their followers tend to reside in the Ruins of Veldez. All it is is a pile of ancient boulders, with one or two walls still standing. Still, if you can find a good enough place to sleep, it offers decent shelter.

"Ruler": Tumai