	The southern desert was given the name of the Southern Barbaric Desert by its northern neighbors, the demi-human Kingdom. However, to its residents, it is no more barbaric than the Kingdom. Populated mainly by a mix of monstrous races such as Giants and Ogres, Djinni and Efreeti are also known to roam the sands, as well as many other variety of creatures. Some demi-humans have taken up residence in the desert over the years, which have given rise to the Cloaked Bands, deadly humanoid raiders who attack southern settlements from the sands, and then fade back into the desert from which they came. The Long Watch, emplaced some 50 years ago, has severely reduced their ability to strike into the heartland.
