Teutonia is the largest single country in the Heartlands, stretching from the cold and wild Grey Sea in the north of Germania, to the warm and sunny climes of Italia in the South with the wide open spaces of Wallachia nestled in between. As befitting such a large country, everything imaginable can be found within its borders; the magical Great Forest that would cover all the land unless prevented, the Blood Marshes where unliving roam without end, the Reis Astrobleme with its impenetrable mists; orcs, goblins, stone-ogres, trolls, elves and even humans. The country is diverse, with every race and culture to be found somewhere, but all come together with the same goal, to make Teutonia strong for Crown Prince Willhelm, the heir to King Gustav von Darkblade.

Some see the Vipers as evil, for they do whatever they need to, in the name and cause of Teutonia. Some see the Vipers as heroes, for they have always led the fight against those who threaten the Heartlands, whoever the foe. Some are in awe of their magical prowess, for none are as successful in ritual circles as the Vipers and none have used their magical abilities to save the world more often. But if truth be told, should the Heartlands be destroyed or overrun, what would be left for the Vipers to dominate?

Since King Gustav departed Teutonia for the Planes of Unlife, the country has been ruled by a series of Lords Regent, responsible for keeping Teutonia safe until young Prince Wilhelm is old enough to claim it for his own. Lady Aleena Tepes is the current Lord Regent; she is supported in this by Seneschal Elthorn and Viceroy Stavros.

Over the last few years Teutonia has been beset by a number of enemies and the country has been split. From outside were the forces of the Akari.   When their first attack, on the great port of Rimini in Italia, was repulsed it was the first time that the Akari had been defeated in the Heartlands. Since then the Akari tried many different tactics and approaches; the country was ravaged, but the Akari were eventually defeated. From within the borders of Teutonia came Usnacht, a former king who returned as an unliving monstrosity, bent on regaining his country. Although the country was split he was eventually defeated and returned to his rest. The land is now quiet, but there are still rumours of trouble; rumours of goblins, rumours of daemons, rumours of murderers…