Hireotha occupies the southwestern corner of Cendomvita. Its capital, Maadigan, is located high on the Mulcour River. This river remains ocean navigable deep into the interior. Consequently, Hireotha’s position makes it the only kingdom with direct access to two Free Trade Zones: Weslading and Solading. Much of its coastline features rocky cliffs. However, several broad bays support active ports and sheltered harbors. Busy fishing villages also lie along the Ashen Gulf. Hireotha boasts broad farmland and consistently favorable growing conditions. Furthermore, the kingdom earns respect for its strict laws and dependable justice. Their presence does not seem to tarnish the nation’s reputation for both prosperity and security.
Maadigan has long served as the continent’s premier center of learning. It is home to prestigious archives and scholars. The crown sponsors the Royal Maadigan University, which is the foremost center of academic research in Cendomvita. Additionally, the crown supports the Cendomvitian Academy for Military Strategy. Here, officers and tacticians from across the continent study war and governance. Like Ostengate, all major guilds maintain representation in Maadigan. This makes the city the most influential commercial hub in the western kingdoms. Paradoxically, the Pirate Guild and the Thieves Guild also maintain a strong presence in the underworld. They thrive in the quiet spaces beneath the city’s academic and civic order.
The kingdom shares borders with Maghrabi to the north and Ognenstrof to the east. Part of the northern boundary with Maghrabi consists of the Thundering River, which empties into the Roaring Outlet. Meanwhile, the Central Mountains and the Emerald River define the eastern border. These high foothills mark the transition between the two kingdoms.