Alaron
Island in Moonshae Isles · Westshae
Alaron is the most populous island of the Moonshaes, the High King's Isle, divided by the Fairheight Mountains into a fertile south and a rocky north.
Grassy dales roll south toward a mild sea, while beyond the mountains the north is steep, rocky and wet.
Alaron at a glance
- Also known as
- Westshae, the High King's Isle
- Kind & extent
- Island of about 20,000 square miles
- Allegiance & rule
- Allegiance: Kingdom of Callidyrr in the south; Northlander Gnarhelm in the north
- Ruled by: House Kendrick of Callidyrr (High King Derid in 1479 DR)
- Inhabitants
- The Ffolk in the south, Northlanders in the north
- Resources & trade
- Moonshae spring wine
- Wool
Overview
The Fairheight Mountains split Alaron in two. They trap the rain blowing in from the Trackless Sea on the north side and shelter the south, which is mild, fertile and ideal for farming. The north is rocky and steep.
Callidyrr, the seat of the High Kings of the Moonshaes, rules the south.
On the map
Neighbouring regions
Regions whose bounds come within about 20 miles of Alaron on our map.