The south part of the island is the best place to start:
1)I recommend Fallangard or Vix Tiramora they are on opposite sides of conflict, but with constant combat.
2)If you like to eat Barbecue right off the HOT GRILL, join Greater Xavax. You will never get bored.
3)Long time Large size realms have slow paced combat and nearly lack of strategy, avoid them at all cost.