The Northern Kingdoms or the Northern Realms are a group of human states north of the Amell mountains. Their inhabitants are called Nordlings by the Nilfgaardians (both the ones from the core of the Empire, and from the conquered provinces). Aside from humans, a number of dwarves, elves, gnomes and halflings live in the Northern Kingdoms as second-class citizens. The Northern Kingdoms were invaded and partially conquered by the Nilfgaardian Empire.