The Kingdom of Mondolin: A land of change

The land of Mondolin itself personifies the Kingdom that rules it. Geographically the largest area of land besides the Free Lands, Mondolin is a chaotic region that is as diverse as the people that inhabit it; green, fertile lands clashing with harsh mountains to the north and deserts to the south. The land s bisected by the great River Undine, a mighty river that starts in the northern mountains and heads south, through the capital city of Mith Silvanus. The Undine continues on into the Verdant Plains, a vast green province that is the main producer of the Verdant Stallion, the legendary mounts that serve the Knights of Mondolin. The Undine then turns west, with the city of Mith Verdanus lying on the river bend, heading all the way out to sea.

Mith Verdanus was established shortly after Mith Silvanus itself. The small city is a hub of agricultural trade in the south, with the trade route north to the capital being one of the most important. Ranchers come to trade horses, with the Verdant Stallion being one of the best and most valuable horse breeds out there. Other services include escort riders for trade caravans, carriage transport for those without their own means of travel, and livestock and other farming goods. Trade for crops is less popular here, with much of the agricultural community preferring to trade in the capital.

The North of Mondolin is dominated by the Skycrest Mountains, beyond which lies Heanta territory. This area is heavily fortified and regular patrols keep an eye on the region. A pass allows travel between the two realms, but the danger is obvious and a large wall and gate restricts access from either side. The Human-Orken War was a lesson to the Humans, one they are determined not to repeat. Eastwards lie the Free Lands. Though there is no official aggression between Mondolin and the Free Land cities, there is nonetheless guard points on all roads between the two, monitoring trade and civilian movement.