The people of Ventera have always been a hearty, salt of the earth group. They pride themselves on living off the land and passing down strong worth ethics and clean values, honoring the 'Highland Way.' Unfortunately, recent events brought ruin upon the strong families of the Venteri Highlands. Petr D'Vayne's troubles in Wyvern's Rest cascaded to the surrounding communities and many villages died off entirely. Those that did not endured mounting pressure from tax collectors, bandits, and lords eager to pillage the mineral-rich countryside for themselves.

In the end, families were decimated and communities were lost. The highlands of Ventera slowly resembled the Outer Quarter of Wyvern's Rest...abandoned, and forgotten. Its survivors are proud, independent, and determined to continue their ways, regardless of the political landscape unfolding in their once-famous capital city.