The walled city of Knarwich is the largest settlement in the Far Riding, located between the Arcosian Swamp and the Dreamless Sea at the intersection of two major roads. Heavily fortified and garrisoned, the city is a key defensive location for northeastern Evenhold against incursions by Sicilia or the Barbarian Lands, with soldiers regularly patrolling the surrounding borders.

Knarwich's garrison commander, Lord Felbrigg, also holds the title of Margrave of Far Riding and governs the city, the march, and his soldiery from his headquarters in Knarwich Keep. An experienced and able commander, Felbrigg can also be overzealous in pursuing even minor disturbances and excessively militaristic in his governance of the region.