Oh, good ideas. In fact, now that I think about it, it could be both a curse and a test of faith. Maybe this particular area was originally settled by someone (or several someones) related to those that initiated the incidents at the Well of Purity and brought about the Exodus. Yes, that just might work, and to top it off, the only reason they haven't been invaded is fear in the other kingdoms.

~Wanders off to plot some evil doings~

GW