Duchy of Greyhallow

Situated on an island of the same name that lies off the western coast of Elwynn Forest, the Duchy of Greyhallow, also know as the Duchy of Grauhelygen or simply Greyhallow, is a large feudal estate formed of the Counties of Ravynwald, Forstskhaft, Ostyrsteyn, Sudenmoor, Grausteyn, Nordfryst and Westyrskhaft. Formerly part of the Principality of Rostkamm and the Kingdom of Rostkamm before it, Greyhallow is currently ruled by the House of Grauravyn, who serve as the Dukes of the Duchy, the Counts of Ravynwald and the Doges of Ravynstadt.

Greyhallow also raises a large number of men-at-arms and sailors for the Kingdom of Stormwind. Organised into the Greyhallow Brigade and the Greyhallow Fleet respectively, these forces are contributed to the Stormwind Army and Royal Navy and are commanded by the nobility of the Duchy.

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County of Ravynwald
Capital: Ravynstadt

Ruler: Duchess Anastyra Grauravyn

Ruling House: House of Grauravyn

Area/Size: 425 square miles

Located in the center of the Greyhallow island, the County of Ravynwald, which translates to "Raven Wood" or "Raven Forest", is the heartland of the Duchy, containing the capital city of Ravynstadt along with a large number of the Duchy's agricultural land.

Although called a "forest", the Ravynwald is much smaller than the rest of Greyhallow's forests, covering barely half of the County. The forest was much larger centuries ago, although much of it has since been cut down to make way for towns and villages. The surviving area of forest is mostly located on the north-western edges of the County, close to the Nordfryst Mountains and the Skhweynwald of Westyrskhaft.

The people of Ravynwald, know as "Ravynlanders", are mainly descended from the Kathyr and Vannesyr clans of Skhattenspytthen and will generally have the look of most Rustridgi, very pale skin, grey/blue eyes and black hair.

County of Ostyrsteyn
Capital: Oststadt

Ruler: Count Stolyr Blutfaltyr

Ruling House: House of Blutfaltyr

Area/Size: 425 square miles

Translating to "Eastern Stone" in Common, the County of Ostyrsteyn is located on the eastern side of Greyhallow. Ostyrsteyn is the only part of the County to be effected by the rust-like colouration that affects Rustridge, with the plants and rivers of the county being an orange-red colour instead of green or blue.

The Ostyrsteyn Mountains are some of the richest in Greyhallow, being full of ores such as iron, lead and bloodstone along with large amounts of coal and gemstones such as rubies, garnets and black diamonds. These minerals are torn from the ground and sent to the County's capital of Oststadt, where they are used to forge steel and other metals or are sent on down river to provide fuel for the other cities of the Duchy.

Aside from the riches of the mountains, Ostyrsteyn is a grim place. Barely any trees grow in the harsh mountains, which like the rest of the island are prone to large amounts of fog and mist, although they are shrouded in dense black fog, unlike the lighter mist of the other parts of Greyhallow. This fog is not helped by the number of mines and foundries of the County, which spew out black smoke that mixes with the fog to make it even worse than normal. Even the vales and valleys of the mountains are hostile, with the marshes and pine forests common to the Nordfryst, Grausteyn and Rustridge Mountains having been replaced by large bogs of black peat and other rotting material.

The animals of Ostyrsteyn are no better than it's climate, with the most common animal being a breed of large vampire bats know as "Rauchghagyr" or "Smoke-hunters". Other animals common to the mountains include black cave bears, wolves and snap dragons, while below ground mine spiders and the kobolds of the Coalwax clan make their homes.

Men and women of Ostyrsteyn, know as "Ostyrlanders" (Eastern Landers) in Greyhallow are one of the shorter types of Rustridgi/Helygenyr, being around 5'2"-5'6". Ostyrmen are typically descended from the Anastyr and Alsyr clans and typically have dark red eyes and coal black hair, along with the pale skin of most Rustridgi.

County of Forstskhaft
Capital: Forst

Ruler: Count Valan vyn Forst

Ruling House: House of Forst

Area/Size: 525 square miles

Located in between the Counties of Ravynwald and Ostyrsteyn, the County of Forstskhaft, which best translates to "Forstshire". Ruled by the House of Forst since it's founding, Forstskhaft is one of the larger Counties of Greyhallow and is divided into two main parts, the south-western hills and farmland of Lower Forst and the north-western plateau of the Nordwald.

The County's main area of farmland, Lower Forst consists of a wide expanse of rolling hills and farmland beside the southern banks of the Ostyrstromm River and Lake Forstsee. About two hundred square miles in size, Lower Forst is subdivided into the Viscounty of Forstsee and five additional baronies.

On the other side of the river stands the Nordwald and the plateau that bears its name. Beginning as a line of low hills, the plateau gradually rises over twenty miles to the height of the Ostyrsteyn Mountains to its east. Cutting a long valley through the plateau is the Ostyrstromm River, which sweeps back and forth as it runs through the forest, causing the plateau to be a scape of rolling hills when looked at from above.

Much like the Ravynwald and Skhweynwald, the Nordwald is mostly composed of ironwood pine trees, which reach up to one hundred feet above the forest floor. These pines provide much of the wealth of the people of the Nordwald, with many lumber mills that harvest the pines and send them down river to Forst, where they are lashed together to form rafts and shipped onward to Ravynstadt to be used to build ships for the Royal Navy and the Rustridgi Trading Guild and shields, spears and other weaponry for the Stormwind Army.

Unlike the mountains of Ostyrsteyn to its east, Forstskhaft has much more benign wildlife, the only common large predators being brown bears and Rustridgi Direwolves. Other common animals include Ashen Deer, Wolpertingers, Wild Boar and Ravens, although the most common animal is the Nordwald Fox.

The people of Forstskhaft, know as "Forstlanders", are mostly descended from the Askhyr clan and typically will have pale grey eyes and dark brown hair.

County of Nordfryst
Capital: Nordgrad

Ruler: Countess Wyntyra Nordyr

Ruling House: House of Nordyr

Area/Size: 450 square miles

The north-east most area of Greyhallow, the County of Nordfryst, which translates to "North Frost", is located in the mountains of the same name. One of the first counties on the island to be colonised, but the last to be fully settled, Nordfryst is a cold, frozen county of icy peaks and forested valleys.

The part of the Duchy that is mostly affected by the Frost Rune of the Rostkammyr Ley Line, Nordfryst is one of the few areas of the island to be covered in snow year round. Unlike the other mountain valleys of Greyhallow and Rustridge, the valleys of Nordfryst are not filled with Rustridgi Willows, instead being home to large pine forests.

Like all of the Greyhallow mountains, Nordfryst is rich in ores. Unlike the other mountain ranges, Nordfryst does not contain much iron, instead, it contains large deposits of silver and cobalt, along with small amounts of gold and important stones such as marble. Nordfryst also contain deposits of gemstones like its sisters, in this case these stones are commonly sapphires and lapis lazulis.

The animals of Nordfryst are the same as would be found in many alpine areas, including snow bears, wolves, goats, frostboars. The mountains also contain a number of sentient non-human species, such as wendigos, yeti and Frost Trolls.

The only large Rustridgi group to descend from the Wyntyr Clan, the people of Nordfryst or "Nordlanders" are typically the largest of the Rustridgi, with heights of 6'4" being common. This difference is only made more apparant by the amount of furs worn by Nordlanders, along with the common hair and eye colors being pale blonde/white-grey and light blue respectively, in contrast to the normal black and pale grey hair and eyes of most Rustridgi.

County of Westyrskhaft
Capital: Westyrstadt

Ruler: Count Edwyen Hauryr

Ruling House: House of Hauryr

Area/Size: 750 square miles

The largest of Greyhallow's counties, Westyrskhaft, which is usually translated to "Western Shire", is mostly made up of the Skhweynwald (Boar Wood), the largest of the island's three main forests.

Unlike the Ravynwald, the Skhweynwald still maintains the size it had before the island was settled. This is mostly due to the fact that it was one of the last areas to be settled, along with the requirement for the forest to maintain its size so it is able to produce and regrow the trees used in the County's lumber trade, which provides most of the income for the local population.

The wildlife of Westyrskhaft is much the same as the wildlife of the Nordwald on the other side of the island, mainly consisting of brown bears, Greyhallow Direwolves, wild boar and Ashen Deer. The forests of the County are also inhabited by a large forest troll tribe know as the "Stonetusk Tribe", along with a number of gnolls and murlocs, the latter commonly being found around the Haurgyrstromm River.

Mostly descended from the Dornyr and Askhyr clans, the men and women of Westyrskhaft, known as "Westyrlanders", typically have red-brown or black hair and brown or grey eyes.

County of Grausteyn
Capital: Steynberg

Ruler: Count Baldyr Grauturm

Ruling House: House of Grauturm

Area/Size: 625 square miles

The source of the Graustromm River, the county and mountains of Grausteyn, which means "Greystone", are located in the southern reaches of Greyhallow, directly south of the Ravynwald.

Like the Nordfryst and Orstyrsteyn Mountains, the Grausteyn range is mined and quarried for its minerals, in this case being iron, silver and the grey-white marble for which the mountains are named. Like with Ostyrsteyn, these minerals are sent to the County's capital, where they are shipped down river to Ravynstadt.

The highest of the three mountain ranges on the island, Grausteyn is notably much steeper and has less wide valleys than the other mountains, with the main inhabited areas being the large Grausteyn Plateau in the south-east and the Graustromm Valley, which contains the river of the same name. The county also contains less animal species than either Nordfryst or Ostyrsteyn, with the most common species being mountain goats.

The people of Grausteyn are known as "Graulanders" and mostly descend from the Wylhelmyr and Anastyr clans. Graulanders typically have typically have red or black hair and grey eyes.

County of Sudyrmoor
Capital: Sudhafen

Ruler: Count Strommyr Krakyr

Ruling House: House of Krakyr

Area/Size: 350 square miles

The south-most county of Greyhallow, Sudyrmoor is also the smallest and least developed, with the majority of the land being marshland created by the delta of the Sudstromm River. The name of the County translates to "Southern Marsh" and is an apt name, given the land of the County.

Sudyrmoor does not have much in the way of natural resources, with the main exports being fish and lumber from the Rustridgi Willows of the County, which is used to make bows and other flexible equipment. Regardless of this lack of appealing factors, Sudyrmoor was still settled, primarily to drive out the Greymarsh Tribe of Dark Trolls, who were using the marsh as a base to attack the Kingdom of Rostkamm.

Known as "Moorlanders", the people of Sudyrmoor are mainly descended from the Kathyr clan and typically have grey hair and grey or red eyes.

Ravynstadt
The capital of the Duchy of Greyhallow, Ravynstadt, also known as "Greyhallow City" or "Raven City", is also the Duchy's largest and oldest city, with a population of around 54 000 people. Like most of the other cities and towns of Greyhallow and Rustridge, Ravynstadt is mostly enclosed, with only the upper levels open to the sun.

Districts:

 * Talon Square - Located on a small island in the center of the mouth of the Graustromm River, Talon Square is the city's main upper-class residential district, housing the majority of the noble and gentry population of the city, as well as important businesses such as the officers of the Rustridgi Trading Guild.
 * Helygen Keep - The seat of House Grauravyn, the rulers of Greyhallow, Helygen Keep stands on the rocky cliffs to the south-west of Talon Square, Helygen Keep is one of the largest castles in Greyhallow.
 * Graustromm Dam - Connecting the island that Talon Square sits on to the mainland, the Graustromm Dam is one of the main defensive structures for the Graustromm River, causing ships to be forced to pass up the thinner channel between Talon Square and the Hallowed Court.
 * Ravynstadt City Hall - The city's town hall, the Ravynstadt City Hall is home to the Lord Mayor of Ravynstadt, along with the city council and city watch. It is located on the north-west side of Anastyr's Square.
 * Anastyr's Square - The first area of the city to be inhabited, Anastyr's Square is the home of the most prestigious families and businesses in the city.
 * The Grauravyn Arms - The city's upper-class inn, the Grauravyn Arms is used as an eating place by many residents of the Talon Square.
 * Hallowed Court - The city's Cathedral District, the Hallowed Court is home to much of the middle-class populations, along with the city's clergy.
 * Grey Light Cathedral - A large cathedral located in the east of the district, the Grey Light Cathedral is the Headquarters of the Greyhallow Clergy and the main place of worship for the people of the city.
 * Grey Light Abbey - Located directly west of the Cathedral, the Grey Light Abbey is home to the Order of the Hallowed Flame, the Duchy's main order of paladins.
 * The Gottyrkreys - The oldest part of the district, the Gottyrkreys or "Circle of Gods" is a small wood and circle of eight standing stones that was originally located outside the city walls. Used in the past by Rostkammyr Pagans, the Gottyrkreys is mainly used as parkland by the city's upper-classes in modern times, although the few pagans still living in the city will occasionally use it for worship.
 * Grey Light Square - A small square located where the Hallowed Road, Westyr Road and Abbey Street meet.
 * Hallowed Square - The large square located in front of the Grey Light Cathedral, Hallowed Square is used as a gathering place by many of the city's citizens.
 * Military Quarter - Adjoining the Hallowed Court from the north-west, the Military Quarter is home to the Ravynstadt Barracks, as well as a number of the city's population, many of them members of the city guard or watch.
 * Ravynstadt Barracks - Home to the 18th Regiment of the Stormwind Army, along with the Ravynstadt City Guard and City Watch, the Ravynstadt Barracks is a large fortification, almost a castle in it's own right, and is capable of housing over 3600 men and 600 horses.
 * Soldier's Square - Reached just after entering the Military Quarter, Soldier's Square is the location of the Ravynstadt Barracks.
 * Sorcerer's Ward - Encircled by the Military Quarter, the Sorcerer's Ward is the city's mage district. The ward includes a number of housing complexes, along with the Crow's Eye Tower, which is the headquarters of the Order of the Grey Eye.
 * Crow's Eye Tower - A large complex of buildings in the northern corner of the Sorcerer's Ward, the Crow's Eye Towers is easily identified by the three spires that jut above it, soaring above many of the city's other towers.
 * Sorcerer's Square - Sitting just in front of the Crow's Eye Tower, Sorcerer's Square serves as a meeting place for many of the city's magi.
 * Iron District - The industrial district of the city, the Iron District is home to much of the lower-class population of Ravynstadt. Located across Ravyn Lake from Talon Square, the Iron District is filled with multiple smithies, mills and foundries, which are used to produce the arms and armour for the Greyhallow Brigade and Greyhallow Fleet, the tools for the peasantry of the Duchy and multiple other finished goods.
 * The Worker's Docks - Connected to the south-eastern side of the district, the Worker's Docks are used to bring in supplies and goods from up river and from Forst and Ostyrsteyn, avoiding the packed Merchant's Docks to the south-west.
 * Iron Square - Located where the Iron Street branches from the Westyr Road, Iron Square holds the offices of some of the Iron District's main businesses, along with many of the taverns used by the working class population.
 * Skhmydsteyn Tavern - The main tavern for the lower-class workers in the Iron District, the Skhmydsteyn Tavern is one of the rowdiest taverns in the city.
 * Merchant's Ward - The trade district of the city, the Merchant's Ward contains the majority of Ravynstadt's shops and businesses, along with the remaining lower class townsfolk.
 * Merchant's Docks - Build out from both the south-western and south-eastern sides of the district, the Merchant's Docks serve as a docking point from ships from all corners of the Kingdom of Stormwind and beyond.
 * Trader's Market - Sitting where the Iron Street reconnects to the Westyr Road, Trader's Square is the city's main market square, although the fields outside the Merchant's Gate are commonly used for the largest faires and markets.
 * The Merchant's Inn - Located at the Trader's Market, the Merchant's Inn is the main resting place for many travellers and visitors to the city.
 * Ravynstadt Naval Dockyards - Lying across the Graustromm Dam, the Ravynstadt Naval Dockyards, also known as HMNB Anastyr, are the main base of the First and Second Squadrons of the Greyhallow Fleet.

Gates:

 * Dam Gate - Located at the south-western end of Talon Square and connecting to the Graustromm Dam. The Hallowed Road passes through here on it's way to Grausteyn.
 * Merchant's Gate - Located in the north-west of the Merchant's Ward and connecting to the Westyr Road.
 * Hallowed Gate - Located in the north-east of the Hallowed Court and connecting to Hallowed Road.
 * Soldier's Gate - Located in the north-west of the Military District, the Soldier's Gate is where the Nordfryst Road leaves the city.

Roads:

 * Hallowed Road - Entering through the Hallowed Gate and leaving via the Dam Gate, the Hallowed Road connects the city to Grausteyn and Sudyrmoor in the south and Forstskhaft and Ostyrsteyn in the north.
 * Nordfryst Road - Branching off the Westyr Road at Soldier's Square and passing over it again before it leaves the city, the Nordfryst Road exits via the Soldier's Gate and runs north to connect the city to the Nordfryst Mountains.
 * Westyr Road - Starting at Abbey Square, the Westyr Road runs through the Sorcerer's Ward, the Iron District and the Merchant's Ward before leaving via the Merchant's Gate to connect the city to Westyrskhaft in the west of the island.
 * Abbey Street - Connects Grey Light Square to the Grey Light Abbey.
 * Iron Street - Branching off the Westyr Road as it passes through the Iron District, the Iron Street runs in a crescent through the Iron District and Merchant's Ward before reconnecting to the Westyr Road.