The Kingdom of the Isles

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The Kingdom of the Isles is a fictional nation on Midkemia, a world created by a fantasy role-playing group and popularized by Raymond E. Feist. The Kingdom of the Isles, or simply The Kingdom lies to the north of The Empire of Great Kesh on the continent of Triagia. Most of Feist's books are based in this Kingdom.

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[edit] History

In ancient times, Rillanon was the foremost nation of a small group of islands in the Kingdom Sea, which after years of war with the neighboring city-state of Bas-Tyra eventually expanded on the mainland. Several centuries later, after Kesh was wracked by civil war, and abandoned its northernmost territories, the Kingdom of the Isles expanded into the Western Lands around the Bitter Sea, with a secondary capital at Krondor. Given this expansion, most people shorten the name to simply "The Kingdom" in common usage, though the formal name remains in some documents.

The Kingdom is a late medieval/early renaissance society, with a charter that defines the rights of men and nobles, as well as the limitations of government. Slavery is not unknown in the Kingdom, but is mostly used for criminals. There is a council of Lords, but their exact role is unspecified.

The ruling family of the Kingdom is the conDoins.

[edit] Locations in the Kingdom of the Isles

[edit] The East

  • Rillanon - Rillanon is the capital of the Kingdom of the Isles and center of power in the eastern courts. The King rules the entire kingdom from here, though only broad policy in regards to the west. Rillanon and the surrounding area are ruled by the Duke of Rillanon. The Duke is the first advisor to the King. The current king is Ryan conDoin.
  • Bas-Tyra
  • Salador
    • Darkmoor
  • Rodez
  • Ran
  • Cheam

[edit] The Border Baronies

The Border Baronies are the independent guardians of the northeastern border of the Kingdom of the Isles. The Barons answer to no one but the King, which has caused problems throughout the various books.

  • Ironpass
  • Northwarden
  • Highcastle

[edit] The West

  • Krondor - Krondor is the capital of the western half of the Kingdom of the Isles. The Prince of Krondor is normally the heir to the throne in Rillanon. The city and surrounding area is ruled by the Duke of Krondor. The Duke is the first advisor of the Prince. The current Prince of Krondor is Robert con Doin, and the current Duke is Erik von Darkmoor.
  • Crydee - Originally a Keshian disctrict, it was captured by Nicholas conDoin I, the third son of a King. Its coastline is also referred to as the Far Coast.
  • Yabon
    • La Mut - La Mut is ruled by an Earl. The Tsurani, who were trapped on Midkemia after the rift to Kelewan was closed, were settled here. Kasumi, the highest ranking Tsurani officer, was given the title of Earl.
  • Ylith
    • Sarth - A barony which is home to the Ishapan abbey which is home to the greatest collection of writings on Midkemia.
  • Southern Marches
  • Sunset Isles - The Sunset Isles is a group of scattered islands far west from the Far Coast. Freeport is the only known city located on Sunset Isle. The island chain is now a duchy within the Kingdom of the Isles as its newest acquisition. Prince Nicholas brought it into the Kingdom.

[edit] Geography of the Kingdom of the Isles

  • Mountain ranges
    • The Great Northern Mountains
    • The Teeth of the World
    • Northern Guardians
    • Thunderhell Steppes
    • The Grey Range
  • Forests
    • The Green Heart
    • Yabon Forest
    • Eddar Forest
    • The Blackwood
    • Dimwood
  • Inland seas and lakes
    • Sea of Dreams
    • Star Lake

[edit] conDoin Kings of Rillanon and Kings of (the Kingdom of) the Isles

(in approximate chronological order)

  • Dannis, k. of Rillanon (r. approximately seven hundred fifty years before the Riftwar)

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  • Delong 'the Great' (r. approximately five hundred years before the Riftwar)

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  • Borric I (r. approximately two hundred fifty years before the Riftwar)
    Jon 'the Pretender', half-brother of Borric I

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  • Henry III (exact time of r. unknown)

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  • Rodric III
  • Rodric IV 'the Mad King', fourth and only surviving son of King Rodric III

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House of Crydee

  • Lyam, eldest legitimate son of Duke Borric of Crydee and cousin of King Rodric IV
  • Borric, eldest son of Prince Arutha of Krondor and nephew of King Lyam
  • Patrick, eldest son of King Borric
  • Ryan, eldest son of King Patrick


[edit] conDoin Princes of Krondor

(in approximate chronological order)

  • Erland, younger brother of King Rodric III

House of Crydee

  • Arutha, younger brother of King Lyam
  • Nicholas, third son of Prince Arutha
  • Patrick, eldest son of King Borric and grandson of Prince Arutha

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  • Robert (relationship to predecessors unknown)
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