Shining South

The Shining South is a loosely defined "region" of the continent of Faerûn. It incorporates some of the lands from both South Faerûn and Southeast Faerûn.

Dambrath
Dambrath is a nation on the southern coast of Faerûn. It is notable because it is ruled by a race of human, drow and elves know as the Crinti, who make up an upper class. Dambrath is predominantly an isolationist nation, though they do allow some trade with outsiders.

Durpar
Durpar is a merchant kingdom of the Shining Lands that rests to the southeast of Veldorn, separated from Estagund by the Gurna mountains. The capital port-city of Vaelan is locaetd near the western shores of the Golden Water. Verdant farms surround the Golden Water and the shoreline is given to the mansions of the luxury-loving ruling merchant elite of the kingdom. Inns in Durpar are worth visiting as there are nightly entertainments in every house. All foreigners are welcome, so long as they have wealth and know how to conduct themselves.

Halruaa
Halruaa is a land of magic. Ruled by King Zalathorm in the capital city of Halarahh, the fabled, quiet and wealthy magocracy is justly depicted as full of wonder. Created by archwizards foreseeing the fall of Netheril, Halruaa combines the peace and harmony of Cormyr with the magic powers of Thay. Nearly all arcane casting Halruaans are wizards, with one third of the total populous having some sort of magical powers. With such ever-present power, it is likely their strict laws or perhaps their inherent nature has prevented their entire nation from being reduced to dust and ash years ago.

Luiren
Luiren is known as the land of the halflings since its population is almost completely comprised of their race. It is a small kingdom with a population of about 840,000 inhabitants ruled by the halfling theocrat Faran Ferromar. Travelers to Luiren are often surprised to find the locals adventurous and bold as opposed to fat and quiet like the typical halflings found elsewhere. The capital city of Luiren is Beluir, a coastal city of 27,210 in the longitudinal center of the realm.