City of Shadow
Nocte never cared for the crown, they were happy to be loyal members of the council, and appreciated their benefits. However, put under the pressure of the fighting Regions, Nocte had decided to ally itself with the Council of Corona, and keep their place.
Nocte was known for it's beautiful sons and daughters, and their skills in battle. Which was already quite a step forward into winning, and even if Corona did not win the battle, they could form an alliance with the victorious, and offer a Snowshade as a royal guard to the King, since the Snowshades of Nocte hadn't any daughters that they could give.
Recently, however, there had been mysterious activity from Castle Black, the magic seemed to have erupted a little more than it had previously, which caused quite the damage to the nearby settlements. Signs of dark creatures roaming the forests nearby seemed like a story to scare kids, but something about it made the Council worry about the safety of their Region. Who would be brave enough to find out what's happening before it becomes vital?