Legend of the Kingdom of Farwinds

The Kingdom of Farwinds gained its name in the following manner: News from the southern kingdoms took so long to reach the kingdom in its mountain fastness to the northwest, that messages were said to be "sent on the four winds." Over time, this was corrupted to "farwinds," and was eventually accepted as the official name of the kingdom The Kingdom of Farwinds centers on Swinton Castle, named for the ancient site of Ynis Witrin, which lies nearby.