Ruler: Her Noble Mercy, Jocylene, Prelate of Glorwenia (LG female human [Aldari], Clr 15 of Auralia)
Government: Independent clerical state controlled by the church of Auralia; reigning prelate is selected by the 'Keepers of the Dawn,' an advisory body of the realm comprised of ranking clerics; the prelate reigns for life
Rule of Law: Neutral Good. Society dedicated to the greater good with some written laws and strong community values generally centered around smaller familiar clans. Social structure is generally not seen as the most important whereas helping others in times of need is highly valued. Laws may be overlooked if it serves the greater good.
Capital: Fairwind (pop. 46,200)
Major Towns: Chapelspire (pop. 37,500), Holywell (pop. 18,450), Mershevel (pop. 22,600)
Population: 290,000- Human 75% (Afz), halfling 15% (greenthumb 45%, stoutheart 35%, fleetfoot 20%), elf 5% (fair 50%, coast 30%, wood 20%), gnome 4% (tinker 40%, forest 30%, hill 30%), half-elf 1%
Major Religions: Auralia, Anu, Aersiline, Celinia, Dione, Vestra, Glanya, Niamye, St. Brannoc, Halfling pantheon, Elf pantheon, Gnome pantheon
Major Resources: Foodstuffs, timber, textiles, fine wine, silver
Military: 14,000 (includes light and medium infantry and light and medium cavalry; prelacy maintains several merchant marine vessels to help safeguard lake traffic on the Brightwater)
Allies: Rendore, Pheldore, Highwall, Arcania
Enemies: None
Coinage: Platinum rising sun, gold censor, silver dove, copper morningstar

Glorwenia is an independent clerical state controlled by the church of Auralia, the goddess of the dawn. As such, it has traditionally been a realm of serenity, goodwill and healing. The prelacy also maintains good relations with the Kingdom of Rendore but has rarely send aid in terms of military support. The Auralites are the most numerous religion and the officially sanctioned faith but all Glorwenians are free to worship as they please.

The history of Glorwenia has not always been rosy, however, and has the taint of dark times particularly during the years of the inquisitions that resulted in the exodus of many of the prelacy's powerful arcane spellcasters. The unfortunate events of the inquisition were sparked by the assassination of a former prelate during a religious pilgrimage to Chapelshire to visit the shrine of the Morningstar. The Keepers of the Dawn traced the crime to a foul coven of necromancers and had them all burned at the stake save for two who were said to have escaped north into the Withering Woods. Following this dreadful crime, the populace grew fearful of wizards and sorcerers not knowing who could be trusted. Many were seen as spies, anarchists or even heretics.

These days have long since past of course and many spellcasters once again call the sanctity of Glorwenia home, but there are some who still fear any outward display of magic and so many spellcasters keep flashy effects to a minimum, at least in public.

Rumors: Many evil cults, particularly those of Mordagh, would love nothing more than to drive the Auralites into extinction and take control of the country. A minor, yet growing, cult said to worship the demon Jezrak, has been slowly gaining a foothold in the capital city of Fairwind. A werewolf has been seen prowling the hills in the northern provinces along the southern ridge of the Withering Wood.