Arafel
| Arafel | |
|---|---|
| Political information | |
| Capital | Shol Arbela |
| Demonym | Arafellin |
| Government type | Monarchy |
| Ruler(s) | TBD |
Arafel is one of the four Borderland nations which lie on the threshold of the Great Blight, sitting between Kandor to the west and Shienar to the east. Arafel's flag is made up of three white roses on a field of red, quartered with three red roses on a field of white.
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Description
Arafel stretches from Kandor to the River Mora, which marks its border with Shienar.
The nation of Arafel was formed early in the War of the Hundred Years. The governors of Hawkwing's five northern provinces met and agreed to form stable nations to preserve the peace and defend against the Blight. Mahira Svetanya was the first Queen of Arafel.
Culture
It is known that the Arafellin are a fiery people with strange ideas about honour and debts. It is not uncommon for an Arafellin to ask for punishment as a means of restoring their honour.
Clothing and Appearance
Native Arafellins are characterised by their large eyes and pale skin. While the men wear their hear in two braids, women do not wear braids. Both men and women frequently wear silver bells in their hair.
Phrases, Sayings and Adages
- A popular saying among the people of Arafel is, "The dancing is sweeter on the edge of a sword."
Names
The list of names below come from Andoran characters created specifically for the Grey Tower.
- Male names: Jahar, Kyril, Leonin, Reo,
- Female names: Alanna, Berisha, Ellaine, Masuri
- Family names: Mosvani, Terakunai, Raskanovi, Nachiman
Towns/Cities
- Shol Arbela (capital)
- Tifan's Well
- Jakanda
