The most southerly keep of the Kingdom of Kaldor, built in 428 by Aidrik IV. Baron Orsin Firith is a nephew of the king and has a claim to the throne through his mother, Lenera (656-719), who was the eldest sister of King Miginath. An energetic and ambitious man of middle years, the baron is also the Warden of Oselmarch and is attempting to secure the hegemony of this march against the Pagaelin tribesmen and the Kingdom of Chybisa. Firith sees the establishment of a keep at Oselbridge as a major step to controlling the region, but several requests for a crenellation charter have so far been politely declined.
Economics
Kobing benefits from its location along the Genin Trail. The Baron Firith has been charged by the King to patrol the Genin trail between Kobing and the Oselbridge. Any tolls collected are to go to the maintenance of the Osel Army that is also under the Barons control. During the busy caravan season Kobing acts as a resupply depot for caravans bound for Tashal.
Religion
The religious climate of Kobing is similar to that of the rest of Kaldor. The temples of Larani and Peoni enjoy tax exempt status and receive endowments from the government and population. While Laranianism is the official religion of the nobility, there is no temple of Larani in Kobing. Worship of Agrik, Naveh, or Morgath is proscribed and punishable by death. Other religions are tolerated but not encouraged.