**Aundair** is one of the [Five Nations](https://eberron.fandom.com/wiki/Five_Nations "Five Nations") of the original [Kingdom of Galifar](https://eberron.fandom.com/wiki/Kingdom_of_Galifar "Kingdom of Galifar"). Although much of its western forest territory has now become the Eldeen Reaches, Aundair still possesses beautiful swaths of fertile fields that supply the nations of [Khorvaire](https://eberron.fandom.com/wiki/Khorvaire "Khorvaire") with food and fine [wines](https://eberron.fandom.com/wiki/Wine "Wine"), while large institutions of higher learning produce scholars and knowledge. ## Government Aundair is theoretically an absolute monarchy, currently ruled by Queen [Aurala ir'Wynarn](https://eberron.fandom.com/wiki/Aurala_ir%27Wynarn "Aurala ir'Wynarn"). However, in practice, it is governed by an unofficial triumvirate consisting of Queen Aurala; her younger brother, the First Warlord of Aundair and Royal Minister of Magic, Prince [Adal ir'Wynarn](https://eberron.fandom.com/wiki/Adal_ir%27Wynarn "Adal ir'Wynarn"); and the Second Warlord of the Realm and Commander of the Knights Arcane, Lord [Darro ir'Lain](https://eberron.fandom.com/wiki/Darro_ir%27Lain "Darro ir'Lain"). None of the three entirely trust the other two, and as such they have a genteel rivalry. They do however recognize that they have a shared destiny and cooperate with each other. ## Society Aundair's people are a model of duality. Split between rugged hardworking agriculturalists and learned, bookish individuals the "typical" Aundairian is anything but. Metropolises bustle with activity as two major [dragonmarked house](https://eberron.fandom.com/wiki/Dragonmarked_house "Dragonmarked house") enclaves and two centers of learning draw heavy business, while solitary monasteries dot the landscape where [monks](https://eberron.fandom.com/wiki/Monk "Monk") live in almost complete solitude, rarely venturing from their homes. Aundair's temperate climate and fertile soil make it a haven for good farmland and Aundair's wine is especially well known across Khorvaire. Two great centers of learning reside in Aundair, the [University of Wynarn](https://eberron.fandom.com/wiki/University_of_Wynarn "University of Wynarn") and the [floating towers](https://eberron.fandom.com/wiki/Floating_towers_of_Arcanix "Floating towers of Arcanix") of arcane study at [Arcanix](https://eberron.fandom.com/wiki/Arcanix "Arcanix"). Both of these institutions suffered from a lack of students during the Last War, but admissions are increasing yearly. Aundairians are known for their somewhat arrogant attitudes. Although arrogance is hardly a trait unique in the Five Nations, the Aundairians learn at a young age the results of a strong will in competition with others. That is not to say that every Aundairian is stubborn, or thick-headed, but that they will not easily concede a point they believe to be right, and indeed public duels have become a staple of Aundairian society, so much so that many Aundairians have adopted names for specific maneuvers and styles used in duels. Aundair is big and roads run throughout the nation making travel easy. Most Aundairians live away from major cities in farmlands, but still remain connected to their local cities and towns. Thus, Aundairian horsemanship is second only to the [elves](https://eberron.fandom.com/wiki/Elves "Elves") of [Valenar](https://eberron.fandom.com/wiki/Valenar "Valenar").