Kingdom of Freehold

A kingdom founded on the promise of freedom and protection for humanity and for most times in it's history it has stayed true to that promise even at the expense of other races.

Most of the other niches around them seems to have been taken, so they’re the main ones innovating, and as a result most of the innovators in the realms of magic, science, though not economics, have been human. In fact they were the first to institute a system of higher education in the form of the College of Magic in Lindin Cardelle.

Demographics
Most of the inhabitants that live in villages farm for a living, though those in cities take on a wide variety of jobs.

True to it's purpose; Freehold's population is almost entirely comprised of humans. Though there is a sizable amount of halfings in some of the border towns. Members of many different races can be found in Lindin Cardelle as the College of Magic usually accepts all comers if the nation isn't in a time of war.

Kobolds can be seen serving the wealthy and elves and naga can be seen passing through on matters of business sometimes. nymphs can be spotted swimming in the water ways near Tir na Nog occasionally. Some krynn from high ranking clans can be found in Lindin Cardelle studying magic as well. fairies, catfolk, and avians come up every now and then as tourists.

wolven and centaurs don't see much reason to visit Freehold unless they're there for international affairs.

Culture
The architecture is mainly “stock” medieval houses made of wood and straw, with only castles and other important buildings actually being made out of stone, like the College of Magic in Lindin Cardelle and the castle in Daybreak.

Kobold slavery is popular with the upper classes, though slavery of other races is looked down upon.

Officially the country is ruled over by the king but over the years it’s been more the Council calling the shots, a group made of up of mages and the wealthy where the king is granted a seat, though his words often carry more weight if he’s a mage himself.

Over the history of the country the seat of power has jumped back and forth from the capital city of Daybreak and Lindin Cardelle, depending on how strong willed the king is and which city he prefers more among several other factors.

Important People
The current ruler of Freehold is King Dave Charlie Lasting, a kind and honest king who so far has kept the nation strictly neutral and uninvolved in the recent war that happened in the south. He was also key in forging a treaty with the centaurs a few years back and everyone everywhere generally respects him.

He has a son named Bryan Sean Lasting who, luckily enough, has shown great magical aptitude and is currently being privately tutored by the Head Mage at the College of Magic.

Major Cities

 * Daybreak: The capital city as well as the most urbanized city.
 * La Chevallerie: The wealthiest city in all of Freehold, the wealthy make their homes here. Noted for it’s fine food and great wine.
 * Lindin Cardelle: The premiere city in all of Lu Arla for the study of the magical and scientific arts. Members of all races gather here at the College of Magic and the city is also famous for it’s fabulous and flashy celebrations.
 * Ironshire: The third largest city and major trading point for international commerce. The locals make a living by producing the most well known beer in the land, though some would argue it's not the best.