The ancient Orcan Empire of Chalbrae used to rule much of the land of Chalbrae, but that was in the past, when the Orcs were powerful and the Humans and their Dwarven Allies were not. Since the uneasy peace accords fell apart with the Dwarves and the Humans arrived to bolster the resolve of the Elves, the empire has been in decline. But at least the hated Elves have been nearly destroyed.
Chalbrae is a land in decline, the 300 year war between the Orcs and Humans is drawing to a close , and although the ancient Chalbrae Empire is acknowledged by the various Orc Warlords, very few still pay it any heed. The formally United Dwarven/Human Alliance has fractured and the Human King has lost control of many of the human city states. The Elves are few and scattered. And the Frost Giants and other denizens of the north, including the barbaric Orcan Storm Rider Nomads, are raiding in stronger force, adding more chaos to the already devastated lands.
Chalbrae is a new setting I am developing for use with GURPS 4th Edition ( Though it can also be used with GURPS 3rd Ed or D20)