Karak
Karak is a large city within the Frost Plain river land area. Under the Jarldom of Norveil and ruled by the Kell Family. It is the home of Jarism. The main cathedral hall, Jardal Hall, being within the city.
Government
The city is run by the Jarls of Karak, who have historically been the Kell Family the Lords of Raythlin Keep and Keepers of Jardal Hall.
Infrastructure
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Castles & Keeps
- Raythlin Keep - Seat of power for the Kell Family and Jarls of Karak.
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Temples & Churches
- Jardal Hall - Temple and Headquarters for Jarism religion.
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Docks
- Karak Docks
History
Early History
Karak built up as a city around Jardal Hall, and the Kell Family that tended the church became the local power in the area; eventually building Raythlin Keep as their stronghold. When the city was incorporated into the Jarldom of Norveil, the Kells became the Jarls of Karak.
Kell Rebellion
In 1153 Ordin Kell started a rebellion against the Medvidev Family, taking riverboats coming from Siv. War broke out between the two families and at First Battle of Northflow River the head of the Norveil Military, Rodgier I, died in battle. is sister took up the war and initially started to lose every skirmish that came up. It was during this time that Ordin offered peace for Alshlyn I's hand in marriage. She accepted at first, but betrayed her oath during the Burning of Jardal Hall which resulted in burning a large portion of the roof of Jardal Hall.
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