Each character in Beleriand must choose a homeland, a realm or culture that he is from. This not only provides your character with a home base for roleplay, but also helps shape your character's background and identity, his place in the vast scheme of the factions of Beleriand. There are currently four realms of the Elves, one Dwarven kingdom, and two nations of Men. The vastest kingdom of all, though, is that of all evil creatures serving Morgoth, whose stronghold is Angband to the north of Beleriand.

Mithrim

In Hithlum in the North, Mithrim is the seat of the High King of the Noldor, Fingon, son of Fingolfin, and his people are hardy and valiant. Mithrim is inhabited by both Noldor and Sindar.
Warden:  Elwen

Nargothrond

In West Beleriand lies Nargothrond, the largest of the Noldorin realms, ruled by Finrod Felagund. A well-guarded realm, it includes the great Caverns of Narog and all the lands around it.
Warden:  Orodreth

Fëanorian

In East Beleriand lies the realm the seven proud Noldorin sons of Fëanor, Maedhros and his brothers, and their fortresses at Himring and Amon Ereb.
Warden:  Celegorm

Doriath

The great Sindarin kingdom of Beleriand, Doriath is ruled by Thingol and wise Melian. A guarded realm of the Sindar and Laiquendi Elves.
Warden:  Lúthien

Belegost

On the northern side of Mount Dolmed in the Blue Mountains lies Belegost, or Gabilgathol, home of Azaghâl and the Broadbeam Dwarves.
Warden:  Azaghâl

Nogrod

On the southern side of Mount Dolmed in the Blue Mountains lies Nogrod, or Tumunzahar, home of Naugladur and the Firebeard Dwarves.
Warden:  Naugladur

Brethil

The Forest of Brethil is the home of Halmir and the Haladin (the Second House of the Edain), and also to the Drúedain. They are fiercely independent.
Warden:  Halmir

Dor-lómin

Dor-lómin in Hithlum is home to Galdor and the great Third House of the Edain. They are closely allied with the lords of Mithrim.
Warden:  Bear

Angband

The Hells of Iron, home of evil, stronghold of the north where dwells Morgoth the Evil Vala and his Orcs and other minions. This realm also includes Tol-in-Gaurhoth, the Wizard's Isle, where dwell the Werewolves.
Warden:  Gothmog

Crissaegrim

High mountain peaks from whence the Great Eagles of Manwë with Thorondor their lord help the oppressed people of Beleriand.
Warden:  Thorondor

Map of Beleriand