The Lands are largely unexplored, and so open to the imagination of the players, to help in the shaping of a colony.

The design of the game is such that rather than having towns run by non player characters (npcs) the player characters (pcs, ie you) run the colony, and therefor decide how it is built. It also means that there has to be a fair degree of realism, as food must be obtained, sleep got, and goods made. And that is, of course, up to you.

Travelers from all places come here, but few ever leave. Some leave in a pine box. This land is a challenge, but it is not for those who would simply rampage through it, forgetting all else. Folk here must learn that survival comes not only by sword or sorcery, but also the necessities of food, clothing and shelter.

The name, Western Lands, is taken from JRR Tolkien's 'The Silmarillion'. The Western lands were the dwelling place of the Gods, and the original home of the Elves.