Redania

Redania is a fictional realm in the Witcher fantasy universe, one of the Northern Kingdoms on the Continent. It is ruled by the royal House of Redania and is depicted as a politically central and influential state, with a substantial administrative apparatus and a powerful intelligence service.

Geography and governance: Located in the northwestern part of the Continent, Redania maintains extensive commercial networks and strategic border fortifications. The monarchy sits at the apex of governance, supported by a bureaucratic apparatus and a royal council. The capital city is not consistently fixed across sources, but Redania wields influential control over the Free City of Novigrad through history and diplomacy.

History: Redania rose to prominence during the consolidation of the Northern Kingdoms and has long sought to secure its borders against Nilfgaardian expansion while extending its influence north and west. It developed a centralized administration and a reputation for efficiency.

Military, culture, and features: The Redanian military emphasizes adaptable defense along frontiers. The realm is notable for its intelligence service, rumored to be among the most capable in the Continent. Culturally, it blends mercantile sophistication with diplomacy, supporting a robust urban economy and courts.

In modern Witcher narratives, Redania plays a pivotal role in the Northern conflicts. King Radovid V is among its notable rulers; his reign is associated with aggressive policies toward mages and rivals. Redania maintains complex relationships with neighboring realms—Temeria, Kaedwen, and Nilfgaard—shifting with the Continent's broader conflicts.