Shieldcrest is the largest and most conservative principality in the Resurgent Dream. The kingdom takes up the northern part of the high kingdom and is largely rural and agricultural. Shieldcrest has stricter traditions of rank of privilege than any other Danaan principality.

Shieldcrest was the originally the possession of Corrina of the Resurgent Dream, in addition to her high throne. She yielded her claim to Shieldcrest to her younger twin, Danwyth of Shieldcrest. Following Danwyth's death, the kingdom passed to his younger sister, Nianki of Shieldcrest.

Like the rest of the high kingdom, the people of Shieldcrest generally understand English and speak in appropriate circumstances. However, most citizens also speak Welsh among themselves and a notable minority speak only Welsh, especially in isolared rural areas. The business of local government is done in Welsh and most schools teach primarily in Welsh. Shieldcrest's borders to the west, north, and east are only with the Indian Ocean. It's bordered by Wintermore, Fireforge, and Farinor to the south.

History

Shieldcrest was originally inhabited by a number of Polynesian hamelts, including Mahina, Puka, and Kamara. Presentday Shieldcrest was first colonized by the Welsh. Rhygyfarch ap Cunedda, for whom Rhygyfarch Parish is named, founded the first European settlement in what is now the Resurgent Dream at Narich. Glynis, the first European child born in the Resurgent Dream, was born in Shieldcrest. Glynis Parish is named for her.