Kingdom of Alar

Written by Maera
First and foremost, the Kingdom of Alar is known for its metalwork. The kingdom is covered in many dozens of both open pit and subterranean mines, making high quality ore both abundant and affordable. The most infamous of these mines are the Black Burrows, a system of mines whose deadly history is shrouded in mystery.

In general, the citizens of Alar view most magics with less esteem than those in other kingdoms. However, there is one area of magic that Alar is known for, and that is the enchantment of weapons and other objects. The enchanters from Alar are well known for their skill, though it is only recently that actual colleges of enchanting have been opened.

Alar is simply the most recent civilization built on their land, and evidence of this reality is everywhere. Most cities are built on the ruins of ancient towns and ancient sanctuaries like the gigantic Valar Koth are so common as to be used as the primary method of navigation on the trade roads.

Though Alar is called a kingdom, it is not really ruled by a king. Instead, the real power is held by the Council of Aeved, a group of powerful men and women whose influence in all of Alar's major cities makes them almost impossible to move against.