Mayene was once a city-state but is now a part of the nation of Tear. It is surrounded by the Sea of Storms to the south and the Drowned Lands to the north. It is ruled by a leader styled "The First", for first lord of lady. Originally there was also a second, but that tradition changed and now there are usually many people who act as a second, as many as nine at one time on occasion. The ruling family claim descent from Artur Hawkwing, through a daughter he sent to lead an expedition to conquer Shara.

Though a small land, it does have its own armed forces, Winged Guards who act as the Firt's personal guard, though will go into battle as needed and their red breastplates and red streamed lances have been seen in many conflicts in which Mayene have taken part.

Mayene is ruled by Berelain sur Paendrag Paeron, the First of Mayene.