Entrell Estates

Of the many small landholdings around the king's lands, this is one of the few of any real note. Gelleflair Entrell is that rarity . . . a high elf noble. While he obeys the king and the bailiffs (having little choice in the matter, being so close to Rel Mord) his sympathies are entirely with the people of his estates. His own men help locals to hide their possessions, crop yields and the like, to avoid some taxes, while the elf returns other moneys to them from his own pocket.

This is all very laudable, but what makes Entrell most interesting is his great knowledge. He has friends among the Brothers of the Bronze and the Sagacious Society, and his all-knowing magical ring allows him to walk among Archbold's court (which he visits once a month or so) and learn a great deal from those attending it without their knowing.

Despite his seeming minor importance, Entrell is an elf with many political contacts. His entry in the "Characters of Nyrond" chapter notes some of these. His own 220 militiamen are 50% high elves and half-elves. Though many seem to be simple light infantry or light cavalry, nothing could be further from the truth. Many are rangers, elven fighter/mages, or even bards, and this small force is a very powerful one. How Entrell will use it in the increasing strife of the land, only time will tell.