Cysgod Dyffryn y Lleuad

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Translated as "Valley in the Shadow of the Moon" (Shadow of the Moon Valley), Cysgod Dyffryn y Lleuad is the monarchy ruled over by the Queen & Prince Consort of Highmoon. It is the birthplace to Prince Selenebourne, heir apparent to the Silver Throne. Since the dawn of mortal civilization, Cysgod Dyffryn y Lleuad has been a matriarchy; the fact that Selenebourne is the heir apparent is of historic importance. Rumors have been heard that Prince Selenebourne may well relinquish his right of ascendance to the throne, allowing the matriarchal monarchy to be continued by his sister. Cysgod Dyffryn y Lleuad has a unique advantage in the political positioning of the world as the S'iege of the Cirtceles is the devoted godparent to the Prince; a formidable asset that, Cysgod Dyffryn y Lleuad military notwithstanding, none are apt to challenge.

Cysgod Dyffryn y Lleuad is not a densely populated queendom and is majoritively composed of old-growth forests, the land not covered by wilderness is mostly composed of agricultural acreage. Highmoon is the only city in the monarchy, and is the seat of the Silver Throne; hamlets are few but exist has hubs to the farming communities.

The spiritual faith of Cysgod Dyffryn y Lleuad is that of the lunar-goddess, Selene; with Selenetide being the most holy day of the year, celebrated during mid-winter.

Cysgod Dyffryn y Lleuad and Königreich der Hohen Sonne are sister cities, one being the city of the moon the other the sun.