The Kingdom of Keoland is the oldest, largest nation of the western Flanaess, founded by a combining of Suel and Oerid migrants with indigenous Flan and demi-human realms. Keoland prospered and grew along the bountiful Sheldomar Valley for centuries, until the lion throne entered an imperialistic era where it briefly pushed the kingdoms boundaries north and eastward, eventually turned back at Veluna during the Short War. This warlike stance led the eastern demi-human states to withdraw full support, soon followed by the secession of Keoland’s western fiefs. This strife was further complicated by the rise of the Sea Princes who took the farthest southern lands as their own. A failed campaign to retake these parts resulted in the softening of Keoland’s monarchy, as they recognized the autonomy of their neighbors and friendly relations returned to the valley. Only the piratical Sea Princes continue to needle the Keoish coast, while to the north, the Knights of the Watch stand ready for reprisals against Keoland.