Bad-Biliad is a nation of Arif. It is squeezed in the badlands and canyons of western Arif, between the Biliad river and its great canyon, and the volcanic shield mountains of Der Totem along the border with Exympor. After the Zhuman armies retreated, both cities were fortified, including the trails and passes leading to the cities. They are now considered impregnable to mundane armies, although the Bad-Biliad generals worry that the Water-Witch of Zhuma will leave her cushy palace to bring Bad-Biliad to final ruin and rule all of Arif.