Arauk Empire: covers the southern coastal half of the Iruth continent. Thriving by controlling trade routes between mineral rich northern regions and the rest of the world. One of the members of the Crarz Alliance Grand State of Horis: lies on northern half of Iruth continent. rocky coasts and rough seas make maritime trade all but impossible. The mines of Horis produce most of Barsoom's iron. Shares a long warring history against the Arauk Empire to the south over seaports vital for trade.