Principality of Calinárn

The Principality of Calinárn is a majestic region within Celene, centered around Iruadar, a breathtaking city built atop the cascading waterfalls of the Jewel River's headwaters. Governed by the influential and politically savvy Princess Ulandriel, Calinárn balances its ancient elven heritage with a forward-thinking approach to governance, standing as a beacon of elegance, power, and opportunity.

Capital: Iruadar

• Open-planned city atop waterfalls at the Jewel River's headwaters.
• Known for expansive gardens, ornate bridges, and functional, artistic defenses.
• Features maple, hickory, and beech trees on verdant slopes.

Ruling House: House Calimnár

• An ancient royal gray elven house, formerly ruling lands in modern Verbobonc.
• Commands loyalty from a dozen counts, barons, and numerous wood elf clans and knights.
• Recently shifted from neutrality to active political engagement.

Ruler: Princess Ulandriel

• A 484-year-old gray elven aristocrat and wizard, noted for her cunning and political wisdom.
• Cousin to Queen Yolande; a leading candidate for succession to the throne.
• Strong proponent of ending Celene’s isolationist policies.

Territory

• Encompasses 1,300 square miles, including the Jewel River headwaters, the Welk Bog, and the eastern foothills of the Lortmil Mountains.
• Population includes gray and sylvan elves, halflings, gnomes, and humans.

County of Rivanadon

The County of Rivanadon is a serene and enchanting elven domain located south of the Kron Hills. Centered around Raeridal, a breathtaking tree town built within mighty roanwood and oak trees, it reflects the sylvan beauty and magical essence of Celene. Countess Avandrel, a young and dynamic noble, governs with a balance of tradition and diplomacy.

Capital: Raeridal

• An elvish tree town built among roanwood, oak, and ipt trees, surrounding a picturesque lake.
• Features a grand manor house made of magically-parting ivy.
• Guarded by elven warriors and friendly fae creatures.

Ruling House: House Tillahi

• Renowned wood elven noble clan, historically aligned with Queen Yolande.
• Famous for martial traditions and training warriors for the Companion Guard.

Ruler: Countess Avandrel

• A sylvan elf noble (Aristocrat 1/Fighter 4/Wizard 5), only 80 years old.
• Loyal to Queen Yolande and serves as a skilled diplomat to Veluna and Verbobonc.
• Maintains ties with gnomish clans and adventurers, despite her neutrality.

Territory

• Spans 900 square miles, covering rugged hills bordering the Kron Hills and dense forests in its southern regions.
• Predominantly sylvan elves, with smaller populations of gray elves, gnomes, and stout halflings.

Duchy of Ardon’Yathal

The Duchy of Ardon’Yathal is a vast, mountainous territory known for its strategic position along the "Trail of Tears" and its rich deposits of silver, mithral, and precious gems. Ruled by the zealous Duke Arothas of House Padithan, the duchy is a bastion of defense and isolationism, with its imposing citadel of Aeldain serving as a hub for the duke’s elite hippogriff cavalry.

Capital: Aeldain

• Tall citadel with numerous towers featuring landing platforms for hippogriff cavalry.
• Enclosed by four concentric curtain walls housing its residents.
• Strategically located in a narrow valley along the "Trail of Tears."

Ruling House: House Padithan

• An ancient grey elven noble family with roots in the western elven realms.
• Reputation for martial and political prowess, prioritizing defense over magic.
• Historically linked to Queen Yolande through the late Prince Triserron, who hailed from this house.

Ruler: Duke Arothas

• A seasoned warrior and veteran of the Hateful Wars (Aristocrat 4/Wizard 5/Fighter 9).
• Revered for his leadership but infamous for his staunch isolationism and racial biases.
• Maintains close ties with rock gnome, stout halfling, and hill dwarf communities under his protection.

Territory

• Spans approximately 1,500 square miles, covering the jagged hills of the middle Kron Mountains.
• Rich in silver, mithral, iron, and precious gems.
• Populated primarily by grey elves, with stout halflings, rock gnomes, and hill dwarves making up a significant portion.

The Wild County of Naranya

The Wild County of Naranya is a vibrant and cosmopolitan region with a rich history rooted in wars against the Empire of Vecna. Its capital, Caelosteth, stands as a fortress guarding the entrance to the "Trail of Tears," embodying the county's blend of cultural openness and martial vigilance under the leadership of Count Aradhiel.

Capital: Caelosteth

• A fortified citadel bristling with ballista towers and archer overwatches.
• Built to defend the narrow valley leading to Celene from the north.
• Features a bustling, cosmopolitan stone-walled town.

Ruling House: House Narandhost

• Renowned for their heroism during the wars against Vecna’s Empire.
• Known for their openness to trade and interaction with humans, dwarves, and other races.
• Viewed with disdain by some grey elf nobles due to their sylvan elf intermarriages.

Ruler: Count Aradhiel

• A masterful archer and veteran of the Hateful War (Ranger 6/Wizard 1/Arcane Archer 7).
• Advocates for cosmopolitanism and economic ties with non-elves.
• Politically alienated at court for his progressive and inclusive policies.

Territory

• Encompasses 760 square miles, primarily within the Vale of Tears and its surrounding hills.
• Known for lingering magical phenomena due to ancient battles.
• Populated by a diverse mix of sylvan and grey elves, humans, rock gnomes, and hill dwarves.

The Wild County of Ravarodel

Ravarodel is a sparsely populated sylvan elf domain, defined by its dense forests and mystical traditions. Its capital, Amanodar, is a tree town nestled in the branches of towering deklo trees, symbolizing the county's harmonious relationship with nature under the wise leadership of Olthondir of House Tharondin.

Capital: Amanodar

• A sylvan elf tree town built among towering deklo trees.
• Features aerial walkways, basket lifts, and multi-leveled structures.
• Shared with tallfellow halflings and forest gnomes living among the roots and trunks.

Ruling House: House Tharondin

• A sylvan elf noble house with strong ties to Clan Enlanefel and fey ancestry.
• Known for their focus on druidic and sorcerous traditions over courtly intrigue.
• Historically opposed green dragons, now troubled by their offspring.

Ruler: Olthondir

• A 700-year-old druid and sorcerer (Druid 6/Sorcerer 6/Mystic Theurge 6).
• Gifted with prophecy after passing through the Moonarch of Sehanine Moonbow.
• Actively seeking lost relics and cultivating a successor to carry forward his vision.

Territory

• Spans 1,000 square miles, bounded by the Jewel River to the north and verdant forests to the south.
• Populated by sylvan elves, tallfellow halflings, forest gnomes, and rare grey elves.
• The land is rich in sylvan magic, with minimal human presence.

"Calinárn: Where the Waters Sparkle and Wisdom Prevails."

Principality of Calinárn in the Faerie Kingdom of Celene by 3orcs

Article Credit

Principality of Calinárn written by Damien Edwards AKA Haligaunt ^{The highly esteemed 3orcs Patreon member}

Type

Geopolitical, Principality

Leader

Yolande, Her Fey Majesty

Ruling Organization

The Fey Grand Court of Celene

Aeldain Citadel by 3orcs

Amanodar by 3orcs

Evish tree town of Raeridal by 3orcs