The Neagese are a hardy nation of swordsmen and survivors that live in the harsh frozen northern lands of Almerra.  They have talent with building hardy ships to help resist the extreme climate, but are also very stubborn as a people.  Their nation is ruled by a democratic round-table of Lords, each with their own motivations and relations.  The Neagese trade with the Rowani almost exclusively due to their shared faith in the Sect of the 8 Gods.  Some of the Lords hold grudges against the Graata, and constantly cause them problems.