One of the two eldest sons' duchies — the "fabulous Merwyn" — granted by King Kamaklavan to one of his favorite eldest sons. A sea-trading power with ancient roots.

Merwyn was described by King Kamaklavan as "fabulous" and was granted to one of his two eldest sons from his first marriage — his favorites. Merwyn has long been a center of learning and maritime trade. The Tower Arcane in Alshar received representatives from great Merwyni houses. Schools of magical learning in Merwyn taught "refinement, culture and civilization" in contrast to the more practical Kasari traditions of the western wilds.

Duchy of Merwyn

Conquered duchy of Castalshar; the eastern realm

Kingdom	Kingdom of Castalshar (nominally)
Region	Far eastern Five Duchies
Founded	Pre-Conquest sovereign duchy; nominally subordinate to Castalshar but politically distant

Government

Duke	Reigning Duke of Merwyn
Heir-claimant	Count Andrevar
Capital	Capital of Merwyn (off-page)

Demonym	Merwini
Languages	Narasi (Merwini dialect); Imperial loanwords
First appears	Spellmonger (Book 1) — referenced

Notable features

Sarakeem the archer was originally Merwini
Censorate remnants survived here longer than in Castal or Alshar
Maintains substantial political distance from Castabriel
Possible alternative-monarchy candidate (per Slagur's Preceptor framing)

Duchy of Merwyn

Details

Type	Duchy
Status	Independent

Rulers

Unknown (eldest son)

First Duke of Merwyn

One of the two eldest and favorite sons of King Kamaklavan, granted "fabulous Merwyn" upon the division of the conquered kingdom. His personal name has been lost to history.