Arafel is one of the Borderland nations. It lies between Kandor to the west and Shienar to the east. The eastern border between Arafel and Shienar is formed by the Mora River and the southern border by the Erinin.

The terrain of Arafel is much more rugged than that of its neighbor, Shienar, and is at least partly made up of grasslands.

The capital city of Arafel is Shol Arbela. Shol Arbela is the residence of the royal family of Arafel.