Barony of Kalinstren

Ruler: Baron Kalinstren   Capital: Crockport   Population: 31,000   Standing Army: 7,200   This Barony has suffered the most because of King Belvor’s continuing struggles against Iuz the Evil. There are more border skirmishes and battles fought here than anywhere else in Furyondy. This realm has lost nearly one-third of its lands to the evil empire over the last century. Baron Kalinstren is the foremost advocate of launching a direct war against Iuz’s kingdom. Baron Kalinstren, a strong devotee of Trithereon, has few friends in Belvor’s court or among his fellow nobles. Only Jakartai of Crystalmist is on good terms with him. Kalinstren’s uncompromising attitude does not do his cause any good, and even Belvor wouldn’t be sorry if the Baron perished in one of his forays. The orderly folk of this province live in a state of chronic fear and tension. They are jumpy, nervous people who try to avoid contact with anyone they do not know. Morale is not poor, for the growth of defenses here is rapid. However, many people have relatives who have disappeared into the clutches of Iuz’s forces and the nightmares about their fates haunt them. This is hardly a happy land.