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Ellie Bates

### Siblings

Zachary, Lawson, Nathan, Trace, Jackson, Warden, Isaiah, Judson & Jeb (brothers)
Michaela, Erin, Alyssa, Tori, Carlin, Josie, Katie, Addallee & Callie-Anna (sisters)

### Social media

Instagram

**Ellie Bridget Bates** (born April 28, 2007) is the sixteenth child and ninth daughter of Gil Bates and Kelly Bates.

She is the sister of Zachary Bates, Michaela Keilen, Erin Paine, Lawson Bates, Nathan Bates, Alyssa Webster, Tori Smith, Trace Bates, Carlin Stewart, Josie Balka, Katie Clark, Jackson Bates, Warden Bates, Isaiah Bates, Addallee Bates, Callie-Anna Bates, Judson Bates, and Jeb Bates.

## Early life

Ellie Bridget Bates was born on April 28, 2007, in Tennessee, to Gil Bates and Kelly Bates. She was the couple's sixteenth child, and they went on to have three more children after her.

Her name means "strong light".

Along with her siblings, Ellie is being homeschooled. She and her siblings are being raised as active participants of Bill Gothard's Institute in Basic Life Principles, and regularly attend the yearly Advanced Training Institute conferences in Big Sandy, Texas.

She is said to be bubbly, but also quiet and sweet. She is tender-hearted and sensitive, and she loves to give hugs and cuddle.

## Career

### Bates Sisters Boutique

Ellie often does photo shoots for Bates Sisters Boutique in Rocky Top, Tennessee.

### Television

Ellie appeared on the TLC show *19 Kids and Counting* many times as a child.

In 2012, TLC aired one season of the show *United Bates of America*, which focused on Ellie's family.

In 2015, UpTV began airing a similar show, *Bringing Up Bates*. Ellie was regularly featured on both shows.

## Wedding involvement

Ellie was a flower girl at her sister Alyssa's wedding to John Webster on May 24, 2014.

She was a flower girl at her sister Michaela's wedding to Brandon Keilen on August 15, 2015.

She was a junior bridesmaid at her sister Carlin's wedding to Evan Stewart on May 25, 2019.

She was a bridesmaid at her brother Lawson's wedding to Tiffany Espensen on May 12, 2022.

She was a bridesmaid at her brother Trace's wedding to Lydia Romeike on October 1, 2022.

## Gallery

* Ellie as a baby.
* Ellie in December 2018.
* Ellie in April 2019.
* Ellie in April 2020.
* Ellie in June 2020.
* Ellie in July 2020.
* Ellie in December 2020.
* Ellie in April 2021.
* Ellie in August 2021.
* Ellie in April 2022.
* Ellie in September 2022.
* Ellie in October 2022.
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Clark Family

## Parents

* **Michael "Mike" Thomas Clark**, born October 29, 1971 (1971-10-29) (age 52)
* **Carla Lynn Clark** (née **Gleockler**), born January 21, 1975 (1975-01-21) (age 49)
	+ Mike and Carla were married on May 29, 1993.

## Children

 2
 3

## Extended family

### Kayla's family

Kayla married **Cameron C. Manaraze** (May 8, 1995 (1995-05-08) (age 28)) on February 27, 2021. They have 1 child.

### Mike's family

Mike married **Deven Rachelle English** (April 11, 2000 (2000-04-11) (age 23)) on August 14, 2021.

### Travis's family

Travis married **Katie Grace Bates** (October 5, 2000 (2000-10-05) (age 23)) on December 3, 2021. They have 1 child.
Romeike Family

## Parents

* **Uwe Andreas Josef Romeike**, born May 25, 1971 (1971-05-25) (age 52)
* **Hannelore Romeike** (née **Funk**), born December 3, 1972 (1972-12-03) (age 51)
	+ Uwe and Hannelore were married on August 2, 1996.

## Extended family

### Daniel's family

Daniel married **Hannah Faith Pressley** (October 13, 1999 (1999-10-13) (age 24)) on May 8, 2022.

### Lydia's family

Lydia married **Trace Whitfield Bates** (February 1, 1997 (1997-02-01) (age 26)) on October 1, 2022. They are expecting their first child.
Aaron Keyes

**Aaron James Keyes** (born July 9, 1996) is the eighth child and fifth son of George Keyes and Lisa Keyes.

He is the brother of Lauren Kanagy, Ann Kanagy, David Keyes, Andrew Keyes, Eric Keyes, Elizabeth Keyes, Matthew Keyes, Esther Bates, Leah Taylor, Jennifer Keyes, Emily Keyes, Nathaniel Keyes, and Jason Keyes.

He is the husband of **Gracie Keyes** and the father of their daughter, **Raelynn**.

## Early life

Aaron James Keyes was born on July 9, 1996, in Pennsylvania, to George Keyes and Lisa Keyes. He was the couple's eighth child, and they went on to have six more children after him.

Along with his siblings, Aaron was homeschooled growing up.

## Personal life

### Engagement

On October 31, 2021, Aaron got engaged to **Gracie Brown** in Siler City, North Carolina.

### Marriage

On November 5, 2022, Aaron married **Gracie Wrenn Brown** at Adaumont Farm in Trinity, North Carolina. His groomsmen were his brothers Eric and Matthew. The ring bearer was Aaron's nephew Gabriel. Her bridesmaids were her sister MacKayla, Aaron's sisters Elizabeth, Leah, and Jennifer, Aaron's sister-in-law Madison, and her friends Brooke Hayes and Meg Moore. The flower girls were their daughter Raelynn, Gracie's niece Ashton, and Aaron's niece Oaklyn. The ushers were Aaron's brothers Nathaniel and Jason.

### Fatherhood

The couple has 1 child.

Their first child, daughter **Raelynn Grace**, was born on November 19, 2020.

## Career

### Trucking

Since November 16, 2021, Aaron has worked as a Truck Driver at Nolt Carriers in Ephrata, Pennsylvania.
Espensen Family

## Parents

* **Daniel "Dan" Philip Espensen**, born January 3, 1955 (1955-01-03) (age 69)
* **Nancy Hartley**

* **Robin Lynn Espensen** (née **Nenow**), born March 14, 1963 (1963-03-14) (age 60)
	+ Dan and Robin were married on December 8, 1997.

## Extended family

### Tiffany's family

Tiffany married **William Lawson Bates** (July 27, 1992 (1992-07-27) (age 31)) on May 12, 2022.
Jason Keyes

**Jason Andrew Keyes** (born April 29, 2007) is the fourteenth child and seventh son of George Keyes and Lisa Keyes.

He is the brother of Lauren Kanagy, Ann Kanagy, David Keyes, Andrew Keyes, Eric Keyes, Elizabeth Keyes, Matthew Keyes, Aaron Keyes, Esther Bates, Leah Taylor, Jennifer Keyes, Emily Keyes, and Nathaniel Keyes.

## Early life

Jason Andrew Keyes was born on April 29, 2007, in Pennsylvania, to George Keyes and Lisa Keyes. He was the couple's fourteenth and final child.

Along with his siblings, Jason is currently being homeschooled.

## Wedding involvement

Jason was an usher at his brother Aaron's wedding to Gracie Brown on November 5, 2022.
Andrew Keyes

**Andrew Francis Keyes** (born February 28, 1988) is the fourth child and second son of George Keyes and Lisa Keyes.

He is the brother of Lauren Kanagy, Ann Kanagy, David Keyes, Eric Keyes, Elizabeth Keyes, Matthew Keyes, Aaron Keyes, Esther Bates, Leah Taylor, Jennifer Keyes, Emily Keyes, Nathaniel Keyes, and Jason Keyes.

He is the husband of Andrea Keyes.

## Early life

Andrew Francis Keyes was born on February 28, 1988, in Connecticut, to George Keyes and Lisa Keyes. He was the couple's fourth child, and they went on to have ten more children after him.

Along with his siblings, Andrew was homeschooled growing up.

## Personal life

### Marriage

On October 2, 2022, Andrew married Andrea M. Sensenig in Millbach, Pennsylvania.

## Wedding involvement

Andrew was an usher at his sister Esther's wedding to Nathan Bates on October 22, 2021.
Fasten Your Seatbelts Tour

***Fasten Your Seatbelts Tour*** (Spanish: **Abróchense Los Cinturones Tour**) was the fourth concert tour by Venezuelan-Spanish singer-songwriter and actress Melany Nova, to promote her third and first bilingue of the same name released in 2017, and second compilation *Full Speed: Re-Mixes & More* / *A Toda Velocidad: Re-Mixes & Más* released later in 2018. The dates for first European and North American leg was were announced on May 25, 2018, on their official social networks, while the rest of the concert dates tour were announced during the year 2018 and 2019. The tour started on July 16, 2018 in Bærum, Norway at Telenor Arena, passing through more country fifty in six continents, the tour ended in Christchurch, New Zealand, at Westpac Arena on September 19, 2019.

During the tour, songs were sung both in English and Spanish. Tour tickets sold out fast, with a total of 1,586,481‬, the tour grossed 93,311,405 from 78 reported concerts dates, becoming Nova's biggest tour to date. The concerts in New York City, at Madison Square Garden and in Madrid, Spain at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium were filmed and was released as a live album, under the name *Fasten Your Seatbelts: Live/* *Abróchense Los Cinturones: En Vivo* on October 4, 2019.

## Set list

**Anglophone**

This set list is representative of the show on February 19, 2019 in New York City. It does not represent all concerts for the duration of the tour.

1. "Charms"
2. "Slow Motion"
3. "Casual"
4. "All These Words"
5. "See the Light"
6. "Palabras Cruzadas"
7. "Huyendo de los Tiburones" (contains element of "Far From the Shark")
8. "Ni Si Quiera Un Segundo"
9. "Triste Otoño" (contains element of "Autumn Without You")
10. "Rompiendo Todo"/"Crash"/"Cuidarías"
11. "Ya Quisieras Tú"
12. "Contradicciones"
13. "With Me" (contains element of "Conmigo")
14. "Soldier Boy"
15. "Forbidden Fruit" (contains element of "La Fruta Prohibida")
16. "All My Love"
17. "Radical"
18. "Your Last Tear"
19. "Stronger than You Know"
20. "Ballerina" (contains element of "Balerina")

**Hispanophone**

This set list is representative of the show on October 6, 2018 in Madrid. It does not represent all concerts for the duration of the tour.

1. "Con Todos Mis Encantos"
2. "Slow Motion"
3. "Rara Casualidad"
4. "Todas Esas Plabras"
5. "A La Luz Del Día"
6. "Palabras Cruzadas"
7. "Huyendo de Los Tiburones" (contains element of "Overcome")
8. "Ni Si Quiera Un Segundo"
9. "Triste Otoño" (contains element of "Autumn Without You")
10. "Rompiendo Todo"/"Gracias Por No Creer en Mí""/"Cuidarías"
11. "Ya Quisieras Tú"
12. "Contradicciones"
13. "Conmigo" (contains element of "With Me")
14. "Soldado"/"Soldier Boy"
15. "La Fruta Prohibida" (contains element of "Forbidden Fruit")
16. "Todo Mi Amor/All My Love"
17. "Radical"
18. "Te Merecías Más"
19. "Eres Más Fuerte De lo Que Crees" (contains element of "Strong Than You Know]")
20. "Balerina" (contains element of "Ballerina")
Jeb Bates

Michaela, Erin, Alyssa, Tori, Carlin, Josie, Katie, Addallee, Ellie & Callie-Anna (sisters)

### Social media

Instagram
Facebook
Website

**Jeb Colton Bates** (born February 1, 2012) is the nineteenth child and ninth son of Gil Bates and Kelly Bates.

He is the brother of Zachary Bates, Michaela Keilen, Erin Paine, Lawson Bates, Nathan Bates, Alyssa Webster, Tori Smith, Trace Bates, Carlin Stewart, Josie Balka, Katie Clark, Jackson Bates, Warden Bates, Isaiah Bates, Addallee Bates, Ellie Bates, Callie-Anna Bates, and Judson Bates.

## Early life

Jeb Colton Bates was born at 4:04 a.m. on February 1, 2012, at Physicians Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Gil Bates and Kelly Bates. He was the couple's nineteenth and final child.

Jeb weighed 7 pounds and 8 ounces, and was 20 inches long. He arrived at 36 weeks gestation after his mother went into labor at a routine doctor's visit. The doctor felt it was necessary to deliver him after seeing extra fluid and a drop in heart rate on the ultrasound. She was diagnosed with gestational diabetes during his pregnancy. Jeb was in the NICU until February 7, 2012, due to ingesting a lot of fluid and having difficulty transitioning after a very quick descent through the birth canal. *"You would think with your 19th child, you wouldn't get excited and nervous,"* his father said shortly after his birth. *"But I was as nervous with this baby as I was with our first."* His name means "beloved friend of Coal Town".

Along with his siblings, Jeb is being homeschooled. He and his siblings are being raised as active participants of Bill Gothard's Institute in Basic Life Principles, and regularly attend the yearly Advanced Training Institute conferences in Big Sandy, Texas.

Jeb is said to be fearless and full of energy. As the youngest of nineteen children, most of his family feels that he is spoiled.

## Career

### Television

Jeb appeared on the TLC show *19 Kids and Counting* many times as a child. His birth was featured on the special "The Bates Family: And Baby Makes 19".

In 2012, TLC aired one season of the show *United Bates of America*, which focused on Jeb's family. His birth was featured on the episode "Love Times 21".

In 2015, UpTV began airing a similar show, *Bringing Up Bates*. Jeb was regularly featured on both shows.

## Wedding involvement

Jeb was a ring bearer at his sister Tori's wedding to Bobby Smith on December 16, 2017.

He was a ring bearer at his sister Josie's wedding to Kelton Balka on October 5, 2018.

He was a ring bearer at his sister Carlin's wedding to Evan Stewart on May 25, 2019.

He was a ring bearer at his brother Trace's wedding to Lydia Romeike on October 1, 2022.

## Gallery

* Jeb as a baby.
* Jeb in December 2018.
* Jeb in February 2020.
* Jeb in June 2020.
* Jeb in November 2020.
* Jeb in December 2020.
* Jeb in August 2021.
* Jeb in February 2022.
* Jeb in December 2022.
* Jeb in February 2023.
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Tyrone Wells

**Tyrone David Wells** (born October 14, 1964) is the patriarch of the Wells family. He is the husband of Michelle Wells, with whom he has 6 children and 1 grandchild.

### Fatherhood

The couple has six children.

Their first child, daughter Katya, was born on October 6 1995, and they adopted her in 2010. She is married to **Julio Ortiz.**

Their second child, daughter Makenzie Grace, was born on January 13, 1996. She is married to **Jono Contestabile**.

Their third child, daughter Mariana, was born on August 1997, and they adopted her in 2010.

Their fourth child, son Hunter Tyson, was born on June 6, 1998. He is married to **Morgan Page**. They have 1 child, **Judah David** (January 2, 2022 (2022-01-02) (age 2)).

Their fifth child, daughter Emerson Hope, was born on April 22, 2003. She is married to Jackson Bates.

Their sixth child is son Nic.
David Webster

**David Lee Webster** (born January 30, 1976) is the first child and first son of of Daniel Webster and Sandra Webster.

He is the brother of Brent Webster, Jordan Webster, Elizabeth Miller, John Webster and Victoria Webster.

He is the husband of **Angela Webster** and the father of their children, **Jonathan**, **Sarah** and **Benjamin**.

## Early life

David Lee Webster was born on January 30, 1976, to Daniel and Sandra Webster. He was the couple's first child and they went on to have five more children after him.

David was raised as an active participant of Bill Gothard's Institute in Basic Life Principles.

## Marriage

He married **Angela Denise Moore** on July 1, 1998.

## Fatherhood

The couple has 3 children.

Their son, **Jonathan David**, was born on February 21, 1997.

Their daughter, **Sarah Lynn**, was born on January 1, 1999.

Their son, **Benjamin Michael**, was born on September 11, 2001.
Elizabeth Miller

**Elizabeth Anne Miller** (née **Webster**) (born September 1, 1987) is the fourth child and first daughter of of Daniel Webster and Sandra Webster.

She is the sister of David Webster, Brent Webster, Jordan Webster, John Webster and Victoria Webster.

She is the wife of **Joe Miller** and the mother of their children, **Claire**, **Chloe**, **Katie** and **Charles**.

## Early life

Elizabeth Anne Webster was born in October 1987, to Daniel and Sandra Webster. She was the couple's fourth child and they went on to have two more children after her.

Elizabeth was raised as an active participant of Bill Gothard's Institute in Basic Life Principles.

## Marriage

She married **Joe Miller** sometime before 2011.

## Motherhood

The couple has four children.

Their daughter, **Claire Elizabeth**, was born on March 31, 2011.

Their daughter, **Chloe Anne**, was born on December 1, 2013.

Their daughter, **Katie Grace**, was born on February 19, 2015.

Their son, **Charles Graham**, was born in May 2018.
Lexi Webster

**Lexi Mae Webster** (born January 26, 2017) is the second child and second daughter of John Webster and Alyssa Webster.

She is the sister of Allie Webster, Zoey Webster, and Maci Webster. She will be the sister of Rhett Webster.

## Early life

On September 15, 2016, John and Alyssa Webster announced that they were expecting their second child, a girl, due January 27, 2017.

Lexi Mae Webster was born at 7:20 p.m. on January 26, 2017, in Florida. She weighed 6 pounds and 2 ounces. She was delivered by midwife Lanee Webb.

> *"Lexi couldn't complete our family more. Our hearts are overflowing with love and happiness. God has greatly blessed us with our two precious daughters!"*
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## Career

### Education

Along with her siblings, Lexi is currently being homeschooled. On April 13, 2020, Lexi began K4.

### Television

Lexi was frequently featured on the UpTV show *Bringing Up Bates*. Her birth was featured on the episode "New Baby Born and Love All Around!".

## Wedding involvement

Lexi was a flower girl at her uncle Nathan's wedding to Esther Keyes on October 22, 2021.

## Gallery

* Pregnancy announcement.
* Alyssa, John, Allie, and baby Lexi.
* Baby Lexi.
* Pregnancy announcement #3.
* Alyssa, John, Allie, Lexi, and baby Zoey.
* Lexi in October 2019.
* Lexi on Christmas Eve 2019.
* Lexi in January 2020.
* Lexi in February 2020.
* Lexi in March 2020.
* Lexi in May 2020.
* Lexi in June 2020.
* Lexi in July 2020.
* Pregnancy announcement #4.
* Lexi in October 2020.
* Lexi in December 2020.
* Christmas 2020.
* Lexi in May 2021.
* Lexi in December 2021.
* Lexi in February 2022.
* Lexi in April 2022.
* Lexi in July 2022.
* Pregnancy announcement #5.
* Gender reveal #5.
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Victoria Webster

**Victoria Susannah "Tori" Chavez** (née **Webster**) (born June 16, 1994) is the sixth child and second daughter of of Daniel Webster and Sandra Webster.

She is the sister of David Webster, Brent Webster, Jordan Webster, Elizabeth Miller and John Webster.

She's the wife of Daniel Chavez.

## Early life

Victoria Susannah Webster was born on June 16, 1994, to Daniel and Sandra Webster. She was the couple's sixth and last child.

Along with her siblings, Victoria was homeschooled growing up. She and her siblings were raised as active participants of Bill Gothard's Institute in Basic Life Principles.

## Personal life

### Marriage

Oh June 2, 2018, Victoria married Daniel Chavez.
Hannelore Romeike

**Hannelore Romeike** (née **Funk**) (born December 3, 1972) is the matriarch of the Romeike family. She is the wife of Uwe Romeike, with whom she has 7 children and 1 grandchild.

## Marriage

On August 2, 1996, Hannelore married Uwe Andreas Josef Romeike in Germany.

## Motherhood

The couple has 7 children.

Their first child, son Daniel, was born on April 18, 1997. He is married to **Hannah Pressley**.

Their second child, daughter Lydia Johanna, was born on April 10, 1998. She is married to Trace Bates. They 1 child, son **Ryker Cruise**, was born on September 12, 2023.

Their third child, son Joshua Mathias, was born on March 10, 2000.

Their fourth child, son Christian Immanuel, was born on March 14, 2002.

Their fifth child, daughter Damaris Dorothy, was born on July 6, 2005.

Their sixth child, daughter Sarah, was born on August 18, 2011.

Their seventh child, daughter Rebecca, was born on June 5, 2013.

## Civil case

The Romeike Family is originally from Bissingen, Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. In August 2008, the Romeike Family left Germany to come to America because they were being persecuted for homeschooling their children. In Germany, it is required that almost all children must attend a government sanctioned school (Private, Christian, Jewish, Public, etc.). The Romeikes wanted to homeschool their children, due to their Evangelical Christian faith, and were facing fines, forcible removal of their children, and possible imprisonment due to this. They came to America and sought asylum for religious freedom. Originally, they were facing deportation in the United States upon the Supreme Court's ruling not to hear their case, but have since appealed that ruling and have been given an indefinite deferred status. This was also made complicated by the fact that their two youngest children are American citizens by birth.
Bates Family Wiki

## What's New?

**Sweet Love!**
Warden is in a relationship with Taylor Maples!**Welcome baby Paine!**
Erin & Chad have welcomed their son, William Gage!**Just married!**
Jackson & Emerson are married!**Baby on board!**
Tori & Bobby are expecting their fifth child!
## Bringing Up Bates

*Bringing Up Bates* (stylized as *Br1n9ing Up Bates*) is an American reality television show on UpTV. It is centered around Gil and Kelly Jo Bates and their 19 children. Gil and Kelly Jo got married on December 19, 1987, when he was 22 and she was 21. Since then, they have had 9 boys and 10 girls, all of whom were born between the years 1988 and 2012. There are no sets of multiples in their family.

The Bates family was previously featured on a 2012 TV series called *United Bates of America*, and it was announced in October 2014 that the family would return in a new series which would be called *Bringing Up Bates*. The series debuted on January 1, 2015. The series was canceled on January 18, 2022.

Check out the Fandom on Instagram!

## Meet the family

GilKelly
ZacharyMichaelaErinLawsonNathanAlyssaToriTraceCarlinJosieKatieJacksonWardenIsaiahAddalleeEllieCallie-AnnaJudsonJeb
**ZACHARY'S FAMILY**

WhitneyBradleyKaciKhloéJadonLily
**MICHAELA'S FAMILY**

Brandon
**ERIN'S FAMILY**

ChadCarsonBrooklynEverlyHollandFinleyWilliam
**LAWSON'S FAMILY**

Tiffany
**NATHAN'S FAMILY**

EstherKenna
**ALYSSA'S FAMILY**

JohnAllieLexiZoeyMaciRhett
**TORI'S FAMILY**

BobbyKadeKolterCharlotteCambree
**TRACE'S FAMILY**

LydiaRyker
**CARLIN'S FAMILY**

EvanLaylaZade
**JOSIE'S FAMILY**

KeltonWillowHazel
**KATIE'S FAMILY**

TravisHailey
**JACKSON'S FAMILY**

Emerson
**WARDEN'S FAMILY**

Taylor
Makenzie Contestabile

**Makenzie Grace Contestabile** (née **Wells**) (born January 13, 1996) is the first child and first daughter of Tyrone Wells and Michelle Wells.

She is the sister of Katya Ortiz, Mariana Wells, Hunter Wells, Emerson Bates and Nic Wells.

She is the wife of **Jono Contestabile**.

## Early life

She was born on January 13, 1996, to Tyrone Wells and Michelle Wells. She was their first biological child and they went on to have three more biological children after her.

Along with her siblings, Makenzie was homeschooled growing up.

## Personal life

She got engaged to **Jono Contestabile** on September 11, 2020.

She married **Jono Contestabile** on May 24, 2021.

## Wedding Involvement

Makenzie was the matron of honor at her sister Emerson's wedding to Jackson Bates on October 14, 2023.
Judson Bates

Michaela, Erin, Alyssa, Tori, Carlin, Josie, Katie, Addallee, Ellie & Callie-Anna (sisters)

### Social media

Instagram

**Judson Wyatt Bates** (born September 15, 2010) is the eighteenth child and eighth son of Gil Bates and Kelly Bates.

He is the brother of Zachary Bates, Michaela Keilen, Erin Paine, Lawson Bates, Nathan Bates, Alyssa Webster, Tori Smith, Trace Bates, Carlin Stewart, Josie Balka, Katie Clark, Jackson Bates, Warden Bates, Isaiah Bates, Addallee Bates, Ellie Bates, Callie-Anna Bates, and Jeb Bates.

## Early life

Judson Wyatt Bates was born on September 15, 2010, in Tennessee, to Gil Bates and Kelly Bates. He was the couple's eighteenth child, and they went on to have one more child after him.

He was named for Judson Van Deventer, who wrote the hymn "I Surrender All".

Judson is currently homeschooled. He is being brought up as an active participant of the Institute in Basic Life Principles.

Judson is said to be a very calm and sweet child.

## Career

### Television

Judson appeared on the TLC show *19 Kids and Counting* many times as a child.

In 2012, TLC aired one season of the show *United Bates of America*, which focused on Judson's family.

In 2015, UpTV began airing a similar show, *Bringing Up Bates*. Judson was regularly featured on both shows.

## Wedding involvement

Judson was the ring bearer at his sister Alyssa's wedding to John Webster on May 24, 2014.

He was the ring bearer at his sister Michaela's wedding to Brandon Keilen on August 15, 2015.

He was a ring bearer at his sister Tori's wedding to Bobby Smith on December 16, 2017.

He was a ring bearer at his sister Carlin's wedding to Evan Stewart on May 25, 2019.

He was an usher at his brother Lawson's wedding to Tiffany Espensen on May 12, 2022.

## Gallery

* Judson as a baby.
* Judson in December 2018.
* Judson in September 2019.
* Judson in September 2020.
* Judson in December 2020.
* Judson in August 2021.
* Judson in September 2021.
* Judson in September 2022.
* Judson in December 2022.
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Nathaniel Keyes

**Nathaniel David Keyes** (born August 31, 2004) is the thirteenth child and sixth son of George Keyes and Lisa Keyes.

He is the brother of Lauren Kanagy, Ann Kanagy, David Keyes, Andrew Keyes, Eric Keyes, Elizabeth Keyes, Matthew Keyes, Aaron Keyes, Esther Bates, Leah Taylor, Jennifer Keyes, Emily Keyes, and Jason Keyes.

## Early life

Nathaniel David Keyes was born on August 31, 2004, in Pennsylvania, to George Keyes and Lisa Keyes. He was the couple's thirteenth child, and they went on to have one more child after him.

Along with his siblings, Nathaniel was homeschooled growing up.

## Wedding involvement

Nathaniel was an usher at his brother Aaron's wedding to Gracie Brown on November 5, 2022.
James Perkins

Ann, Dorothy, Wilma, Lorain **†**, June **†**, Jeanise **†** & Norma **†** (sisters)

### Spouse(s)

Lynn Perkins (1986–2021; his death; 35 years)

### Other(s)

Bradley & Jadon (grandsons)
Kaci, Khloé & Lily (granddaughters)
Perkins Family
Berry Family (in-laws)

### Social media

Facebook

**James Carl "J.C." Perkins** (February 2, 1953 - November 27, 2021) was the patriarch of the Perkins Family. He was the husband of Lynn Perkins, with whom he has 1 child and 5 grandchildren.

## Marriage

J.C. married Teresa Lynn Berry on June 7, 1986.

## Fatherhood

Their only child, daughter Whitney Eileen, was born on September 21, 1993. At the age of thirteen, Whitney was placed into foster care for unknown reasons. She was taken in by Johnny Owens and Lydia Owens, the parents of her deceased friend, Laklee Owens. When Whitney was sixteen, the Owens were granted full custody of Whitney. Due to her age, she opted not to change her last name to Owens.

Whitney is married to Zachary Bates. Together, they have 4 children. Their first child, son Bradley Gilvin, was born on October 29, 2014. Their second child, daughter Kaci Lynn, was born on June 20, 2016. Their third child, daughter Khloé Eileen, was born on November 7, 2019. Their fourth child, son Jadon Carl, was born on June 7, 2021. Their fifth child, daughter Lily Jo, was born on August 15, 2023. The couple suffered a miscarriage in June 2018.

## Career

### Construction

J.C. owned and operated Perkins Drywall Company in Knoxville, Tennessee.

### Television

J.C. was frequently featured on the UpTV show *Bringing Up Bates* as the father-in-law of Zachary Bates.

## Health

On November 26, 2021, his daughter Whitney revealed that he had a procedure the previous week and there ended up being some complications. He was readmitted to the hospital on November 24, 2021. He ended up in the ICU with septic shock and on a ventilator and dialysis. His levels were not getting where they need to be and his body was not responding to the dialysis. His major organs began to shut down and be greatly affected.

## Death

On November 28, 2021, his daughter Whitney revealed that J.C. passed away around 2:00 a.m. on November 27, 2021.
Elizabeth Martzall

**Elizabeth Grace Martzall** (née **Keyes**) (born June 21, 1992) is the sixth child and third daughter of George Keyes and Lisa Keyes.

She is the sister of Lauren Kanagy, Ann Kanagy, David Keyes, Andrew Keyes, Eric Keyes, Matthew Keyes, Aaron Keyes, Esther Bates, Leah Taylor, Jennifer Keyes, Emily Keyes, Nathaniel Keyes, and Jason Keyes.

She is the mother of her child, **Gabriel**.

She is the wife of **Jonathan Martzall** and the step-mother of his child, **Aubrey**.

## Early life

Elizabeth Grace Keyes was born on June 21, 1992, in Keene, New Hampshire, to George Keyes and Lisa Keyes. She was the couple's sixth child, and they went on to have eight more children after her.

Along with her siblings, Elizabeth was homeschooled growing up.

## Personal life

### Relationship with Jonathan

On January 3, 2020, Elizabeth officially began a relationship with **Jonathan Martzall**.

### Engagement

On August 6, 2022, Elizabeth got engaged to **Jonathan Martzall**.

### Marriage

On December 9, 2022, Elizabeth married **Jonathan D. Martzall** at Promise Farm in Manheim, Pennsylvania. Her bridesmaid was her sister Leah.

### Motherhood

She has 1 child with an unknown man.

Her first child, son **Gabriel George**, was born on July 17, 2015.

She is the step-mother of Jonathan's 1 child from a previous relationship with an unknown woman.

His first child, daughter **Aubrey**, was born on November 18, 2015.

## Wedding involvement

Elizabeth was the maid of honor at her sister Esther's wedding to Nathan Bates on October 22, 2021.

She was a bridesmaid at her brother Aaron's wedding to Gracie Brown on November 5, 2022.
Rebecca Forman

**Rebecca Danelle Forman** (née **Keilen**) (born July 1, 1986) is the fifth child and third daughter of Ronald Keilen and Jillene Keilen.

She is the sister of Angela Geisel, Ronald Keilen, Jr., Alison Keilen, Craig Keilen, Brent Keilen (twin brother), Cara Keilen, Brandon Keilen, Christy-Ann Keilen, and Amber Keilen.

She is the wife of Timothy Forman.

## Early life

Rebecca Danelle Keilen was born on July 1, 1986, to Ronald Keilen and Jillene Keilen. She was the couple's fifth child, being born shortly before her twin brother, Brent, and they went on to have four more children after them.

Along with her siblings, Rebecca was homeschooled growing up. She and her siblings grew up as active participants of the Institute in Basic Life Principles, and regularly attended the yearly Advanced Training Institute conferences in Big Sandy, Texas.

## Personal life

### Marriage

On September 14, 2019, Rebecca married Timothy Forman in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

## Wedding involvement

Rebecca was a bridesmaid at her brother Brandon's wedding to Michaela Bates on August 15, 2015.
Wells Family

## Parents

* **Tyrone "Ty" David Wells**, born October 14, 1964 (1964-10-14) (age 59)
* **Michelle Lynn Wells** (née **Lamothe**), born June 23, 1968 (1968-06-23) (age 55)
	+ Ty and Michelle are married.

## Extended family

### Katya's family

Katya married **Julio Ortiz** on November 15, 2020.

### Makenzie's family

Makenzie married **Jono Warner Contestabile** on March 19, 2022.

### Hunter's family

Hunter married **Morgan Kristina Page** (August 24, 1994 (1994-08-24) (age 29)) on November 11, 2018. They have 1 child.

### Emerson's family

Emerson married **Jackson Ezekiel Bates** (February 17, 2002 (2002-02-17) (age 21)) on October 14, 2023.
Michael Clark

**Michael "Mike" Thomas Clark** (born October 29, 1971) is the patriarch of the Clark family. He is the husband of Carla Clark, with whom he has 3 children and 2 grandchildren.

## Marriage

On May 29, 1993, Michael married Carla Lynn Gleockler in Winslow Township, New Jersey. They went to Key West, Florida for their honeymoon.

## Fatherhood

The couple has 3 children.

Their first child, daughter Kayla Elizabeth, was born on May 29, 1997. She is married to **Cameron Manaraze**. Together, they have 1 child. Their first child, son **Kayson Clark**, was born on May 9, 2023.

Their second child, son Michael Charles, was born on January 18, 1999. He is married to **Deven English**.

Their third child, son Travis James, was born on March 8, 2001. He is married to Katie Bates. Together, they have 1 child. Their first child, daughter Hailey James, was born on February 17, 2023.

## Career

### Clark Family Band

Michael and his entire family sing in the Clark Family Band. They have recorded several albums. They often travel around the country to sing at churches.

### Church

Michael is a Pastor at his family's church, Solid Rock Baptist Church in Berlin, New Jersey, alongside his father Charles Clark, Jr. and brother Charles Clark III.

### Vision Baptist College

Michael is the Executive Vice President at Vision Baptist College in Berlin, New Jersey. He works in the Education and Administration departments.

### Television

Michael appeared on the UpTV show *Bringing Up Bates* as the father-in-law of Katie Bates.
Jennifer Keyes

**Jennifer Danielle Keyes** (born June 29, 2001) is the eleventh child and sixth daughter of George Keyes and Lisa Keyes.

She is the sister of Lauren Kanagy, Ann Kanagy, David Keyes, Andrew Keyes, Eric Keyes, Elizabeth Keyes, Matthew Keyes, Aaron Keyes, Esther Bates, Leah Taylor, Emily Keyes, Nathaniel Keyes, and Jason Keyes.

## Early life

Jennifer Danielle Keyes was born on June 29, 2001, in Pennsylvania, to George Keyes and Lisa Keyes. She was the couple's eleventh child, and they went on to have three more children after her.

Along with her siblings, Jennifer was homeschooled growing up.

## Personal life

### Relationship with Joe

Jennifer dated Joe Garcia from May 22, 2021 to May 18, 2022.

## Wedding involvement

Jennifer was a bridesmaid at her bother Aaron's wedding to Gracie Brown on November 5, 2022.
Katya Ortiz

**Katya Ortiz** (née **Wells**) (born October 6, 1995) is the adopted child of Tyrone Wells and Michelle Wells.

She is the sister of Makenzie Contestabile, Mariana Wells, Hunter Wells, Emerson Bates and Nic Wells.

She is married to **Julio Ortiz**.

## Early life

She was born in October 6, 1995 in Ukraine. She was adopted by Tyrone Wells and Michelle Wells in 2010. She is their oldest child.

She graduated from West Orange High School.

## Personal life

She married **Julio Jahdiel Ortiz Santana** on November 15, 2020.

They live in Orlando, Florida.
Joshua Romeike

**Joshua Mathias Romeike** (born March 10, 2000) is the third child and second son of Uwe Romeike and Hannelore Romeike.

He is the brother of Daniel Romeike, Lydia Bates, Christian Romeike, Damaris Romeike, Sarah Romeike, and Rebecca Romeike.

## Early life

Joshua Mathias Romeike was born on March 10, 2000, in Bissingen, Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, to Uwe Romeike and Hannelore Romeike. He was the couple's third child, and they went on to have four more children after him.

Along with his siblings, Joshua was homeschooled growing up.

Joshua was born in Bissingen, Ludwigsburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, but moved to the United States with his family in August 2008 because they were being persecuted for homeschooling their children. In Germany, it is required that almost all children must attend a government sanctioned school (Private, Christian, Jewish, Public, etc.). The Romeikes wanted to homeschool their children, due to their Evangelical Christian faith, and were facing fines, forcible removal of their children, and possible imprisonment due to this. They came to America and sought asylum for religious freedom. Originally, they were facing deportation in the United States upon the Supreme Court's ruling not to hear their case, but have since appealed that ruling and have been given an indefinite deferred status. This was also made complicated by the fact that their two youngest children are American citizens by birth.

## Wedding involvement

Joshua was a groomsman at his brother Daniel's wedding to Hannah Pressley on May 8, 2022.

He was a groomsman at his sister Lydia's wedding to Trace Bates on October 1, 2022.
Sandra Webster

Sarah, Ellie, Laura, Aubrey, Renée, Claire, Chloe, Katie, Allie, Lexi, Zoey & Maci (granddaughters)
Webster Family
Jordan Family

**Sandra Eileen Webster** (née **Jordan**) (born November 1, 1952) is the matriarch of the Webster family. She is the wife of Daniel Webster, with whom she has 6 children and 19 grandchildren, with 1 grandson on the way.

## Marriage

On September 23, 1972, Sandra married Daniel Alan Webster in Orange County, Florida.

## Motherhood

The couple has 6 children.

Their first child, son David Lee, was born on January 30, 1976. He is married to **Angela Moore**. Together, they have 3 children. Their first child, son **Jonathan David**, was born on February 21, 1997. Their second child, daughter **Sarah Lynn**, was born on January 1, 1999. Their third child, son **Benjamin Michael**, was born on September 11, 2001.

Their second child, son Brent Alan, was born on December 13, 1977. He is married to **Regina Jones**. Together, they have 4 children. Their first child, son **Grant Daniel**, was born on October 25, 2005. Their second child, daughter **Ellie Kate**, was born on April 4, 2008. Their third child, son **Carson Brent**, was born on August 31, 2010. Their fourth child, son **Levi James**, was born on March 8, 2016.

Their third child, son Jordan Daniel, was born on July 12, 1985. He is married to **Olivia Fredrickson**. Together, they have 4 children. Their first child, daughter **Laura Eileen**, was born on December 19, 2014. Their second child, daughter **Aubrey Lynn**, was born on May 26, 2016. Their third child, son **Daniel Jordan**, was born on May 29, 2018. Their fourth child, daughter **Renée Faith**, was born on October 2, 2019.

Their fourth child, daughter Elizabeth Anne, was born on October 29, 1987. She is married to **Joe Miller**. Together, they have 4 children. Their first child, daughter **Claire Elizabeth**, was born on March 31, 2011. Their second child, daughter **Chloe Anne**, was born on December 1, 2013. Their third child, daughter **Katie Grace**, was born on February 19, 2015. Their fourth child, son **Charles Graham**, was born on May 12, 2018.

Their fifth child, son John Elliott, was born on November 21, 1989. He is married to Alyssa Bates. Together, they have 4 children. Their first child, daughter Allie Jane, was born on April 11, 2015. Their second child, daughter Lexi Mae, was born on January 26, 2017. Their third child, daughter Zoey Joy, was born on March 28, 2018. Their fourth child, daughter Maci Jo, was born on February 9, 2021. They are expecting their fifth child, son Rhett Alan, due April 3, 2023.

Their sixth child, daughter Victoria Susannah, was born on June 16, 1994. She is married to **Daniel Chavez**.
Willow Balka

**Willow Kristy Balka** (born July 19, 2019) is the first child and first daughter of Kelton Balka and Josie Balka.

She is the sister of Hazel Balka. She will be the sister of Baby Balka.

## Early life

On February 13, 2019, Kelton and Josie Balka announced that they were expecting their first child, due July 2019. In a statement to *InTouch Magazine*, Josie said:

> *"We can hardly believe it. We are already so in love with our little one and so very thankful to God for his blessing on our life as we start our little family."*
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On February 17, 2019, Josie's brother Lawson posted a video on his Instagram story from a gender reveal party for Josie and Kelton. The video did not include the reveal itself.

On March 7, 2019, Josie posted a photo of her baby bump with a caption that said she was 20 weeks along. This placed the due date around July 25, 2019.

On March 28, 2019, Kelton and Josie announced on the website *Hollywood Life* that the baby was a girl to be named **Willow Kristy Balka**. Her middle name is a tribute to her late paternal grandmother, Kristy Balka.

Willow Kristy Balka was born at 2:23 a.m. on July 19, 2019, in a Knoxville, Tennessee hospital. She weighed 6 pounds and 10 ounces, and was 19 inches long. In a joint statement, her parents said:

> *"Our hearts are so full after welcoming Willow Kristy early this morning. We are so thankful to God for our little blessing and can’t wait to start our journey as a family of three."*
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## Career

### Education

Along with her sister, Willow will most likely be homeschooled growing up.

### Television

Willow was frequently featured on the UpTV show *Bringing Up Bates*. Her parents opted not to film her birth, as Kelton lost his mother while she was giving birth. Pictures of her birth were featured on the *Bringing Up Bates* episode "A First Time For Everything".

## Wedding involvement

Willow was a flower girl at her aunt Katie's wedding to Travis Clark on December 3, 2021.

She was a flower girl at her uncle Trace's wedding to Lydia Romeike on October 1, 2022.

## Gallery

* Pregnancy announcement.
* Gender reveal.
* Josie, Kelton, and baby Willow.
* Willow in September 2019.
* Willow in December 2019.
* Willow in March 2020.
* Willow in April 2020.
* Willow in May 2020.
* Willow in June 2020.
* Willow in July 2020.
* Willow in October 2020.
* Willow in December 2020.
* Pregnancy announcement #2.
* Gender reveal #2.
* Willow in April 2021.
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Allie Webster

**Allie Jane Webster** (born April 11, 2015) is the first child and first daughter of John Webster and Alyssa Webster.

She is the sister of Lexi Webster, Zoey Webster, and Maci Webster. She will be the sister of Rhett Webster.

## Early life

On November 18, 2014, John and Alyssa Webster announced that they were pregnant with their first child.

> *"We are overwhelmed with excitement to be expecting. We can't wait to welcome our precious little baby into the world."*
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Allie Jane Webster was born on April 11, 2015, in Florida. She weighed 6 pounds and 11 ounces, and was 21 inches long. Allie's middle name, Jane, was in honor of her maternal great-grandmother, Jane Bates.

Allie was said to have a very easy-going personality as a toddler. She sleeps all nights, takes naps, and never complains.

## Health

On September 29, 2022, Allie fell off a trampoline and landed on her shoulder and arm. She sprained her arm and was given a sling to wear until it healed.

## Career

### Education

Along with her siblings, Allie is currently being homeschooled. On January 7, 2019, Allie began K4. In Fall 2019, Allie began Kindergarten.

### Television

Allie was frequently featured on the UpTV show *Bringing Up Bates*. Her birth was featured on the episode "Brandon Pops the Question".

## Wedding involvement

Allie was a flower girl at her aunt Josie's wedding to Kelton Balka on October 5, 2018.

## Gallery

* Alyssa, John, and baby Allie.
* Baby Allie.
* Pregnancy announcement #2.
* Alyssa, John, Allie, and baby Lexi.
* Pregnancy announcement #3.
* Alyssa, John, Allie, Lexi, and baby Zoey.
* Allie in October 2019.
* Allie on Christmas Eve 2019.
* Allie in January 2020.
* Allie in February 2020.
* Allie in March 2020.
* Allie in May 2020.
* Allie in June 2020.
* Allie in July 2020.
* Pregnancy announcement #4.
* Allie in October 2020.
* Allie in December 2020.
* Christmas 2020.
* Allie in April 2021.
* Allie in May 2021.
* Allie in December 2021.
* Allie in February 2022.
* Allie in April 2022.
* Allie in July 2022.
* Pregnancy announcement #5.
* Gender reveal #5.
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Kolter Smith

**Kolter Gray Smith** (born March 25, 2020) is the second child and second son of Bobby Smith and Tori Smith.

He is the brother of Kade Smith, Charlotte Smith, and Cambree Smith.

## Early life

On October 18, 2019, Bobby and Tori Smith announced that they were expecting their second child, a boy to be named **Kolter Grey Smith**, due April 2020.

His birth was announced on March 26, 2020. Kolter Gray Smith was born at 4:17 p.m. on March 25, 2020, in Tennessee. He weighed 6 pounds and 6 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Upon filling out his birth certificate, Bobby and Tori decided to change the spelling of "Grey" to "Gray".

> *"It feels like such a crazy time in our world right now, but praise the Lord our little Kolter Gray has safely arrived! We are absolutely in love! In spite of all the questions in our minds of how things might unfold, God is so good and we are excitedly anticipating going home to enjoy our time together as a family of four. Our hearts are with all those who are combating the silent enemy of COVID-19, and we encourage everyone to protect those around them and love each other like never before! God Bless, Bobby, Tori, Kade, & Kolter"*
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## Career

### Education

Along with his siblings, Kolter will be homeschooled growing up.

### Television

Kolter frequently appeared on the UpTV show *Bringing Up Bates*. His birth was featured on the episode "Baby Boy Blessings & Basketball Mishaps".

## Gallery

* Pregnancy announcement.
* Tori, Bobby, and baby Kolter.
* Baby Kolter.
* Kolter in May 2020.
* Kolter in June 2020.
* Kolter in December 2020.
* Kolter in March 2021.
* Kolter in March 2022.
* Kolter in August 2022.
* Kolter in February 2023.
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Cold Cats

Cold Cats are the dominant species of Cold Doggia.

## Appearance

Cold cats are usually white, or sometimes a very pale blue, green or gray. They can have blue, purple or black eyes. Some have spikes on the end of their tail. They are about the size of a Hot Cat

## Abilities

Cold cats can freeze water, lower the temperature with chill radiation, and fly in extremely dire situations. Powerful Cold Cats can manipulate preexisting ice, and create Coldfire. Their powers wax and wane with the moon. A full moon is full power, while a new moon is almost none.

## Society

Cold Cats are very imperialist, bent on taking as much land as possible and building into a vast empire of frozenness.

The Perfect Order is the group that currently leads all of Cold Doggia. When Queen Azure was assassinated and the Cold Dog regime thrown into havoc, the Perfect Order took over. They separated everyone into castes.

Lower Caste is the poorest, anyone the Perfect Order doesn't like. They may have resisted, or have shown sympathy for the Hot Cats. Lower Caste Cold Cats live in slums, don't get enough to eat, and have mind-numbing, grueling jobs.

Middle Caste is most Cold Cats, those who the Perfect Order has decided are insignificant. They live in normal villages and have normal jobs.

Upper Caste is the Cold Cats the Perfect Order likes. They are rich and famous, get paid merely for existing, and have servants to wait on them.

## Territory

Cold Cats have a sprawling empire along the northmost edge of the continent.

## Diet

Cold Cats eat sharks, fish, and rabbits. Food is usually served iced, raw, or liquidized.
Kei

Kei is the southmost mountain in the Krystika Range. Rhymes with 'day'

## History

Kei was discovered by Cold Komodos in the year 551. It was too cold for Cold Komodos to inhabit, but Cold Cats live there just fine. As of right now, Kei is a major military base.

## Legends

### The Legend of Snowbank's Revenge

Once upon a time, there was a Cold Cat named Snowbank. Snowbank was wrongly convicted of murder, and, as was the law at the time, thrown off the highest point on Kei.

Years later, the locals would tell the legend Snowbank never really died, instead becoming a spirit of icy vengeance, seeking to destroy all of Kei.

Almost a decade later, four juvenile Cold Cats vanished. The whole town was frantic. They searched for weeks, but they couldn't find them.

Three out of the four missing Cold Cats returned six months and a day after they dissapeared. They told the wide-eyed village that they had come across Snowbank, and tried to flee. He glared at them and they froze. With his magic, he made them his slaves. One day, when he was out hunting, they tried to slip away. Snowbank returned mid-escape, and the third member of their party sacrificed herself so the others could escape.

There is no proof Snowbank or the four Cold Cats actually existed.

## Levine

Levine is the oldest and largest settlement on Kei, and also where the Legend of Snowbank's Revenge takes place. Levine is made of clay, brick and wood. The walls are ten feet tall, and made of brick. Mysterious runes are painted all along the wall, and on most of the buildings.Levine is nicknamed The Sleepwalking City. Why? No one knows.

## Resources

Lots of lakes with many kinds of fish. In addition, active iron, silver, and peridot mines.

## Trivia

* Kei is the only mountain in the Krystika Range discovered by a Cold Komodo.