"For the Southlands" is a evocative concept spanning several iconic fantasy worlds, most notably serving as the tragic origin of in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and a vibrant "Fantasy Africa" campaign setting for tabletop RPGs. Middle-earth: The Pre-Mordor Southlands
Unlike standard settings, it features playable races like Ravenfolk (associated with the god Horus) and Minotaurs , alongside living gods who physically manifest to meddle in mortal affairs. Other Notable References For the Southlands
The human inhabitants were "Low Men" whose ancestors had sided with the dark lord Morgoth during the First Age. Because of this "blood oath," they were watched over for centuries by Silvan Elves, creating deep-seated resentment. "For the Southlands" is a evocative concept spanning
It is depicted as a massive continent over 2,000 miles long, featuring jungles, deserts, and ancient titan empires. Because of this "blood oath," they were watched
In the tabletop RPG world (notably for 5E and Pathfinder ), the Southlands Campaign Setting by Kobold Press offers a vastly different vision.