The Witcher Earth

Nilfgaard or Lower Alba is the core region of the Nilfgaardian Empire. At the mouth of river Alba is its capital. When the Imperator isn't in the capital, he usually resides in his summer palace at Loc Grim lake. In contrast to views commonly held by Nordlings, the Empire's subjects consider this region's inhabitants to be "real" Nilfgaardians; humans of superior heritage – due to their elven ancestry – who speak a dialect derived from Elder Speech.