Wolf's Crossing

Wolf's Crossing
Wolf's Crossing is the ancestral home of house Blackmorn and is located in the northeastern region, situated between Blackmarsh and lower Quel'Thalas. The Crossing spanned many thousands of acres of forest, streams and fields--a small Kingdom in its own right, before it was divided up into several smaller holdings in the years following Lordaeron's rise. Wolf's Crossing was originally settled by the warlord, Anton Blackmorn and his clan, a fierce band of warriors who were renowned for both their brutal tactics in battle and their success in decimating the trolls that plagued the human race for many years. Using wolves in battle to frighten and ravage their enemies, Anton and his warriors cut a bloody swathe through the heavily forested region and any enemy foolish enough to stand in their way, be they trolls or other humans.

Since the fall of Lordaeron, Wolf's Crossing has remained an independant state through its strength of arms and many alliances. The vast domain is comprised of the following holdings:
 * Castle Blackmorn - The seat of the Highlords of Wolf's Crossing
 * Osric's Anvil - The lords of Osric's Anvil
 * Jonsport - The lords of Jonsport
 * Leone - The Countess of Leone
 * Rosegarde - The lords of Rosegarde
 * Stone Hearth - The lords of Stone Hearth



Castle Blackmorn
Castle Blackmorn is one of the largest Castles in Northeastern Lordaeron and the primary seat of house Blackmorn. The Castle stands in the center of Wolf's Crossing, bordered to the north by dense forests and a small river to the south. The ancient fortress was built by Anton Blackmorn, the first King of Wolf's Crossing, though he did not live to see its completion. The centuries that followed would see several improvements to the great Castle, including the forge that spawned the storied greatsword, Light's Justice, forged for their allies, the Madarins of Stone Hearth. Castle Blackmorn has stood against many invaders, including the undead scourge and the forsaken that followed. It has undergone a series of renovations since Darion Blackmorn succeded his father, including the addition of a dozen more cannons for its battlements.

A Force To Be Reckoned With
Though they have lost more than three fourths of their military might, the house of Blackmorn maintains a respectable force of its own with five hundred trained soldiers at Castle Blackmorn alone and another hundred on Pandaria. Its household guard is comprised of fifty well-trained men and the fortress of Hammerfall is garrisoned with a respectable number of Blackmorn soldiers as well.

Their soldiers all wear durable armor of blacks, grays and browns, comprised of boiled leather over mail and a steel half-helm designed to offer optimum visibility. Their boiled leather tunics all bear the sigil of house Blackmorn. Each man is issued a fine, castle-forged longsword, a shield and a pike, though many have become proficient in other weaponry from axes to the large warhammers, similar to those used by the paladins of old. They have a small number of skilled archers at each stronghold, but in recent months, the Blackmorns have trained more than a dozen arbalests, bowmen and cannoneers to strengthen the Castle's defense.

Wolf's Crossing has two warships remaining at Jonsport after the loss at Theramore Isle, both of which are fully-crewed and ready to set sail at just a few days notice. The port itself is considered the weakest point of Wolf's Crossing and the most likely attack point for any force determined to lay siege to the Crossing.

Saint Varyk's Cathedral
Saint Varyk's Cathedral is the primary place of worship for the citizens of Wolf's Crossing and all its attended lands. Originally known as Wolf's Chapel, the cathedral was commissioned by Varyk Blackmorn during his efforts to set aside old religious beliefs and bring the holy Light to the people of the region. The cathedral was completed in Varyk's thirty-ninth year and with the help of Brother Thomas Wynn and two Clerics of Northshire, services began the year after. In the years that followed, Varyk and his chapel were responsible for spreading the Light's virtues to the people of the region and beyond. In addition to regular Sunday services, the chapel offered alms to the poor and raised money for various improvements to the nearby villages.

Jonsport
It was King Jon's decision that Wolf's Crossing should have its own Navy and with the help of the Thorns of the Reach, Jonsport was constructed to the north of Castle Blackmorn and several warships were built. Jon's half-brother, Silas Blackmorn was named Admiral of the fleet. Jon's flagship,  The Sea Wolf  was later lost when the Blackmorns came to the aid of Theramore Isle and its lady. Jonsport is one of the largest villages in all of Wolf's Crossing and the primary port of the province. The lord of Jonsport was slain during a ship to ship battle at nearby Smuggler's Cove when pursuing men wanted for piracy. Varic Soren was offered Jonsport and when he refused, Jhorin Blackmorn was named lord of Jonsport, though he currently resides at Wolf's Point in Northrend. Only two of the warships remain in Jonsport,  White Fang  and  The Salty Wench.

Refuge For The People Of The Region
Castle Blackmorn opens its gates for many travelers and refugees alike, offering food and shelter to those ravaged by the forsaken. Known to have allied itself with any faction willing to aid in the eradication of the forsaken, the banner of the Scarlet Crusade still adorns the Castle's battlements as a sign of good will toward any Scarlet seeking shelter. Contrarily, Castle Blackmorn will not open its gates for any person wearing the tabard of the Argent Crusade.

Important Laws of the Land
In addition to the old laws of Lordaeron, the lords of the Crossing have enforced the following laws since the Kingdom's foundation.


 * Any person found to be practicing the art of necromancy shall be burned at the stake.


 * Any person found to be in communion with demonic entities shall be burned at the stake.
 * An assault upon any person of the cloth, regardless of rank shall be punishable by death.


 * An assault upon any person about the business of the house of Blackmorn shall be treated as if it were an assault upon the lords of the Crossing themselves and punishable by death.