Kell

The nation of Kell occupies the northwestern portion of Baelor. It sits north of the Nexus River, west of the Endless Peaks, south of the Frozen Peaks, and east of the Spraying Sea. It is currently ruled by King Manfried Hemdall, grandson of Queen Abigail Hemdall. The nation's flag is a green background emblazoned with a silver bear.

History
Kell was once a part of the Aladar Empire, which stretched across portion of Baelor west of the Endless Peaks and north of the Windswept Desert. However, during the Crowning War, the southern rebels managed to sack the Empire's capital at Candor, effectively ending the Empire. As the nation of Delmar rose in the south, Kell rose in the north, now headed by Queen Abigail Hemdall in the city of Thronehold. They began to rebuild the city of Shoal, which had also been sacked during the war, recognizing its importance as the first line of defense against attacks from Delmar. Things have been relatively peaceful since, however, and in time the nation has flourished.

Major Cities

 * Thronehold, the nation's capital, which sits in the land where the Orion River briefly splits before joining again. It is the cultural heart of Kell.
 * Shoal, which sits just north of the Nexus River, by the Nexus Crossing. It is the first line of defense for Kell against attacks from the south, but has fallen on hard times since it was largely destroyed during the Crowning War.
 * Shipwell, a coastal town that sits where the Orion River meet the Spraying Sea. It is Kell's only major port.
 * Sleetwood, which sits just south of the Frozen Peaks among the Colossal Timberland. It is known for its cold climate and abundant logging industry. It is also the birthplace of Natuc, the goliath barbarian.
 * Deeproot, which sits along the Nexus River west of Shoal. It is famous for housing the Tree of Divinity, said to be a source of Nato's power and a draw to druids across Gaia.
 * Rockfell, which sits within the Fern Forest at the base of the Endless Peaks. The original town was mostly destroyed in a catastrophic landslide, but its inhabitants rebuilt the town as Rockfell. It is known for its strong military presence and as a stop along the road between Thronehold and Roarkstead. It is also the birthplace of Marteen and Martin, both aasimar paladins.

Minor Cities

 * Undertown, a predominantly gnomish mining city that sits within the Dragonspine Ridge.
 * Kedford, a farming village on the edge of the Elder Forest.
 * Marshton, a farming village within the marshes of the Lily Basin.
 * Rapidrun, named for the rapids it's near. It sits on the bank of the Nexus River, and serves as a hub for shipping and fishing as well as farming.
 * Lochweed, situated on the bank of Lake Ogrin. The village is known for harvesting the kelp that grows along the bottom of the lake, which is in fact an enormous spring.