Principality of Kinnedell

The Principality of Kinnedell is a wealthy sovereign landlocked microstate in central Exalta, located in the Pass of Kinnedell in the Aviary Mountains. It is a wealthy, rapidly-expanding micronation that uses its strategic location as leverage to exploit other nations through travel tariffs. Kinnedell controls approximately four square miles of land in the Pass, most of which is encompassed by the city of Fort Kinnedell Village. The nation's demonym is "Kinn". The nation's population as of the 1330 census was 7,284.

History
Founded as a colony by the nation of Acostia in 1255, Fort Kinnedell Village was captured by Unetenie during the War of the Pass in 1302. After several raids it became clear that Acostia would not be able to capture the heavily-fortified city, and peace was declared, with Acostia's heavily-defended borders lying just outside the city walls. Kinnedell remained under Unet control for four years until October 1306, when tailor John Brigand led what is known today as Brigand's Rebellion, overthrowing the sitting Unet troops.

Several attempts to recapture Fort Kinnedell Village were unsuccessful, but Brigand was killed in the battle. At this time, Brigand's eldest son, 15-year-old John II, with the aid of his mother and support of his countrymen, established Kinnedell as a Principality. Fearful of ruling alone, John II shared his rule with his 12-year-old brother, Prince Isaac, and his 11-year old sister, Princess Serena. They have since established that rule will continue as a tri-principality, with the eldest child of each rising to the position of their parent.

Geography
Located in a the hilly valley of Kinnedell Pass, the Principality has a high elevation and suffers consequently cold winters and a reduced food output. Though there are multiple lucrative mines near Kinnedell, none are located within the Principality, and most of the outlying regions of the land are forested. Near the city walls there are several farms and vineyards, and the forest has one of Exalta's most lucrative supply of blackberries and raspberries.

Industry
Kinnedell mainly subsists on tourism, trading operations, and tariffs. For wealthy Unets who are able to leave the country, Kinnedell is a prime destination for gambling, alcohol, prostitution, magic, and other activities that have been largely banned in Unetenie. Kinnedell's gambling dens and brothels attract people from many nations. Additionally, prime healthcare (thanks to both technological advancements and magic) makes it the ideal place for wealthy citizens to seek treatment.

Kinnedell has very low taxation on its industry, citizens, and most imports and exports. The government subsists mainly off heavy tariffs on all goods passing through its borders without stopping, massive fines for smugglers, and the controversial "Foreigner Tax", which heavily taxes all non-Kinns that enter the land.