The Kingdom of Galorand

Ruler: His Gracious Majesty, King Eadric the Redeemer (CG male human [Aldari-Filani], Ftr 7/Brd 5)
Government: Independent feudal monarchy with hereditary rulership; king is advised by the Council of Nobles who are able to create laws for the king's approval
Other Notable Figures: Auryn, Princess of Northewild (LG female human [Aldari], Ari 9); Bardha, the Queen Mother (LE female human [Aldari], Sor 13/Acm 2); Kaelwyn, Keeper of Castlerock (LN male human [Aldari-Zentradi], Clr 13 of Thune); Levik Swiftstrike, Captain of the Companion Guard (LE male human {Aldari-Filani], Ftr 9/Devoted Defender 6); Morgalad, the Royal Mage (NG male outsider, Wiz 16/Drd 3/Acm 1)
Rule of Law: Chaotic Good. Carefree and fun-loving society with very few written laws where the freedom of the individual is the common goal. Generally the nation has a small central government with most members of society following their conscience rather than the law of the land. The pursuit of hapiness is a common theme among the people.
Capital: Havenfair (pop. 53,600)
Major Towns: Castlerock (pop. 16,400), Northewild (pop. 23,500), Trowbridge (11,900)
Population: 270,000- Human 75% (AFzj), elf 10% (fair 60%, coast 30%, wood 10%), gnome 6% (hill 70%, tinker 15%, forest 15%), halfling 5% (fleetfoot 50%, greenthumb 40%, stoutheart 10%), dwarf 2% (brown), half-elf 1%, other 1%
Major Religions: Anu, Khorda, Oldred, Celinia, Dione, Endorie, Galadine, Galdor, Maya, Thune, Vestra, Four Seasons, Ulrik, Elf pantheon, Gnome pantheon, Halfling pantheon
Major Resources: Gold, silver, gems, foodstuffs, iron, textiles
Military: 13,500 (includes light, medium and heavy infantry, light and heavy cavalry and a navy of 21 warships)
Allies: Brynthia, Bediwyr, Dunwyn
Enemies: Pelinore, Wyngard, Doomguard
Coinage: Platinum crown, gold noble, silver castle, copper rook

Galorand is an island kingdom southeast of Pelinore across the Calerion Straight. The kingdom has a fierce spirit of independence and is well known for its great variety of populations and cultures. Some call it the "adventurer's dream" since it also includes a variety of environments as well as numerous creatures such as giants, ogres, demons, werewolves, witches, fae and trolls. The island enjoys seasonal temperatures throughout most of the year with moderately warm summers and mild, cool winters.

Politically, there is a great rivalry between Galorand and Pelinore and the two nations constantly try to outdo one another. Several major wars have been fought, at both land and sea, over the centuries, but the spoils of war rarely seem to last very long. In any case, many of the major cities of Galorand are well fortified communities. The greatest of these is of course the capital city of Havenfair. A thickly walled citadel along the picturesque Andurine River valley. The river itself is a popular retreat for many of the local citizenry and is itself a subject of many local legends.

Young King Eadric inherited the throne shortly after the sad passing of his beloved father. His father's second wife, the Queen Mother Bardha, tried unsuccessfully to userp the throne as regent but was driven from the capital and banished to a remote province in the north of the island. The King now courts the fair Princess Auryn, a major threat to Bardha especially if the two should ever marry and produce an heir.