Ruler: His Righteous Majesty, King Belfar Hearthwind of Galiwyn (CN male human [Aldari], Ftr 6/Brd 5/Sor 3)
Government: Independent monarchy with hereditary rulership; central government actually has very limited powers since most authority is centered around the family and the community
Notable Figures: Deryth Andante (CG male human [Aldari-Zentradi], Brd 13); Hildir Onyxstone, King of Brightvale (LG male hill gnome, Ftr 5/Rog 3/Wiz 3); Solvar Ashwind, Lord Commander of the Vale Knights (CG male human, Ftr 11)
Rule of Law: Chaotic Neutral. Society based on hedonistic pursuits of pleasure. Few written laws govern daily life which is considered quite barbaric. Survival of the fittest is the standard of the day with a general distrust of authority. Most of the population is neither good nor evil but also not terribly reliable.
Capital: Sundell (pop. 47,500)
Major Towns:Angelfaire, Bell Harbor, Freeport, Midwich, Norwood (pop. 16,800), Sedgefield, Wickcliff
Population: 290,000- Human 85% (Azj), elf 5% (coast), halfling 4% (fleetfoot 65%, greenthumb 35%), dwarf 3% (barter), half-elf 2%, half-orc 1%
Major Religions: Anarya, Khorda, Mordagh, Thera, Galdor, Jocasta, Arcanus, Johvi, Nauru, Sedna, Arvandil (elves), Balindhal (dwarves), Halfing pantheon
Major Resources: Foodstuffs, timber, shipbuilding materials, silver, gems
Military: 14,000 (includes light and medium infantry, light and medium cavalry and a navy composed of 14 warships)
Allies: Dunwyn, Keridwen (sometimes)
Enemies: Helacar, Eidolon, Fairdale
Coinage: Platinum crown, gold galleon, silver sail, copper common

Following a brief period of civil war, the fledgling Kingdom of Galiwyn split from its sister state of Dunwyn more than 300 years ago following the death of the childress King of Galidun. Relations between the two sister kingdoms have since resumed but Galiwyn maintains a very independent spirit. The folk of this realm are hospitable and open-minded. It is a land that values individual freedoms very highly. This freedom, however, also has a dark side since evil has been given a foothold on a number of occasions. The capital city of Sundell in particular is known for its powerful thieving guild and a number of underground cults dedicated to evil deities.

The king of the land is more of a national figurehead than anything else with very little political power, especially outside the capital city. Most of the authority of the realm belongs to individual clans and communities. This spirit of freedom did not come at a low price however. A number of revolts known as the "Peasant Wars" forced the kings of the realm to concede more control to the local officials as a means to combat rife corruption at the national level. Many commoners were killed in these revolts and the peasants honor a number of national holidays devoted to the glorious dead.

Rumors:A local figure of some reknown is known as the Rogue-Lord. This figure controls the powerful Thieve's Guild of Sundell and has his hand in a number of lucrative, though highly illegal, ventures. An infamous temple dedicated to Dreadmother Mordagh, goddess of evil, is likewise said to be hidden somewhere in the belly of the city of Sundell. The affairs of the temple are believed to be coordinated by no less than 13 ranking clerics.