Dunvale

#### Region Description

A prosperous kingdom in the eastern region of Vendlehos*.*  On its Western border, Dunvale has the elvish kingdom of Kalanthia, just over the Wickmack River. The northeastern region is known as the Dunvalic plains. This fertile soil brings bountiful harvests and prosperity to the land. South of the Dunvale Plains is the Deep Mangrove; A swampy land home to a strange elvish people. While they are sworn to the kingdom of Dunvale, they tend to stick to themselves. The southern coast of Dunvale is known as the **Gilded Shore**, it is the center of trade in the Kingdom. Finally, the capital region, named after the capital city itself, is called Calendale.

#### Leadership

Dunvale is ruled by King Draeden. A stoic ruler with a great respect for the laws of the land. His honor is known through the land as both his strength and his greatest weakness. The honor masks a sense of pride and superiority. If he had to make the decision between what’s best for his people and what supports his idealistic sense of honor, he would ultimately choose his people, but it would take him serious consideration on his part. The people love their king, faults included. They relate to his humanity and the general populace supports his decisions.

The city on the Gilded Shore, known as Southport also holds some political sway in the kingdom. Being the center of trade, the city's local government has representation of significant influence within the court of King Draeden. The financial prosperity that flows from the city reaches even the farthest villages in the Dunvalic Plains. The King and the heads of the major corporations have frequent interactions to discuss potential business deals and trade partners.

#### The People

The Dunvalic people are mostly human, though there is diversity amongst them, not including the marshland elves in the south. Dunvale cultures is divided between the more lax rural celebration based culture in the Dunvalic plains and the capitalistic and corporate society that developed in the gilded coast. The two cultures come together in the capital region to form a balance of rural charm and profitable enterprise. The Inhabitants of the Deep mangrove tend to stick to their own land but are occasionally seen wandering the towns and cities. Together, the people of Dunvale make up a hardy folk ready to make the most of their world.

#### Political Relationships

* The closest ally to Dunvale is Kalanthia. Dunvale and Kalanthia are friendly and have open borders and trade. Their people intermix freely and any disputes are settled amicably. King Draeden and Queen Kalanthia meet for each kingdoms respective holidays and celebrations to share their culture with one another. The heads of the government also frequently meet for discussions of state and politics.
* Across the Dawnbreaker Mountains, the kingdom of Delawen is the biggest importer of Dunvalic foods and textiles. The hearty northern folk rely on the clothes and food from the fertile plains to thrive as a people. Delawen provides the Dunvalic kingdom with the metalworks the people need to prosper. This creates a tight bond of trade between the two peoples.

#### Towns and Cities

* **Calendale (capital)**
* **Southport**
* **Quarryton**
* **Feyton**
* **Glade**
* **Farshor**
* **Ma'Sha'Ro**