Dorwinion (Faction)

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The beautiful land of Dorwinion is home to both men and elves. Dorwinion was first populated by Nandor and Avari Elves as early as the first age. At its height, the kingdom of Gondor grew to encompass the lands around Dorwinion. However, due to conflicts with the Easterlings, Gondor was forced to withdraw its forces from Dorwinion. This left the men and elves of Dorwinion to be their own rulers. During the Third Age, Dorwinion grew rich from trade with the Woodland Realm, Dale, the dwarves of Erebor, and even the Easterlings.

The land of Dorwinion covers the northern and western coast of the Sea of Rhun, stretching from the Eryn Caran to the Golden Ford. The Celduin river, a vital element to Dorwinion's trade dominance, flows through the northern part of the kingdom, eventually emptying into the Sea of Rhun. At the southern end of Dorwinion lies the Emyn Winion, a rugged range of hills where the Kine of Araw are particularly plentiful. The mannish capital and centre of culture, Vintner court, can be found on the road to the north of the Emyn Winion.

The economy of Dorwinion is based largely on the growing and making of wine, for which the kingdom is famous. The men of Dorwinion are the primary grape-growers, working the massive vineyards which are frequently found here. The breweries of Dorwinion are operated by elves, whose love for wine is surpassed only by their tolerance for alcohol, which must be very high indeed. Both the men and elves of Dorwinion frequently travel to other lands to sell the produce of Dorwinion:Chrysanthemums, Grapes, and especially wine. Numerous Fruit trees can also be found here; their produce is often used to make Olive Bread.