Duchy of Redrock

The Duchy of Redrock, also known as simply Redrock, is a large noble province located on an isle of the same name off the eastern coast of the Kingdom of Stormwind.

The Duchy boasts a considerably large military force, separated in to the Redrock Brigade and Fleet respectively, they serve as important parts of the kingdom's Royal Army and Navy.

= History =

Colonization of Redrock
Following the beginning of the evolution of the Vrykul, a number of them ventured down from the Highlands to the lands known now as Redridge — the specific portion of which is the isle known as Redrock, which split off later. This group of Vrykul was known as the Korlenshafkundefined in their own tongue, however to this day the word's Common translation is unknown, and it is presumed it comes from a primitive derivation of the present Vrykul tongue.

Once arriving in the area, the Korlenshafk began to build primitive structures of wood, stone, and vines on the entrances of caves, the inside of such caves would be their living spaces. Their 'city' spanned over five miles west-west and seven miles north-south, on the western side of the now-isle.

= Climates =

Redrock has fluctuating climates based on the geographical area, and the time of year.

Southern Climate
= Culture =

The culture of Redrock is similar to the rest of the Kingdom of Stormwind. Nobility, Knights, and Commoners make up the People and Culture.

Nobility
Nobility plays a part in Redrock, ruling over the Duchy's lands and government, they are the most powerful rulers other than the King of Stormwind.

Ranks of the Nobility

 * Duke / Duchess - The Duke and Duchess of Redrock are the rulers of the entire Duchy, which encompasses all lesser noble lands located on the Redrock Isle. The Duke is stylized with the prefix of 'his Grace, Lord' and is addressed as 'your Grace' or 'my Lord', and the Duchess is stylized with the prefix of 'her Grace, Lady' and is addressed as 'your Grace' or 'my Lady'.
 * Marquis / Marchioness - Marquises (or female Marchionesses) are rulers of Marches, lands typically sized the same as Counties however are in the more strategic areas in the Duchy for defense of the Kingdom. Marquises are given the prefix 'the Most Honorable, Lord' and are addressed as 'my Lord', and Marchionesses are given the prefix 'the Most Honorable, Lady' and are addressed as 'my Lady'.
 * Count / Countess - Counts (or female Countesses) are the rulers of Counties. Counties are medium-large sized regions typically with a multitude of lesser-noble lands under them.  Counts are granted the prefix of 'Lord' and are addressed as 'my Lord', and Countesses are granted the prefix of 'Lady', and are addressed as 'my Lady'.
 * Viscount / Viscountess - Viscounts (or female Viscountesses) rule Viscounties. Viscounties are less common within the Duchy however are still in place.  Viscounts are granted the prefix of 'Lord' and are addressed as 'my Lord', and Viscountesses are granted the prefix of 'Lady', and are addressed as 'my Lady'.
 * Baron / Baroness - Barons (or female Baronesses) are rulers of Baronies within the Duchy, generally underneath a Count's County. Barons are granted the prefix of 'Lord' and are addressed as 'my Lord', and Baronesses are granted the prefix of 'Lady', and are addressed as 'my Lady'.
 * Baronet / Baronetess - A Baronet (or female Baronetess) is the lowest "noble" rank within the Duchy's peerage. The title of Baronet is granted for conspicuous and recognizable service to the Kingdom, often requiring the doer of said deed to petition the Duke and/or Duchess to be granted the title, however at times the citizen will be sought out by the nobility. Baronets are given the prefix of 'Sir' while Baronetesses are given the prefix of 'Dame'.

Knights
Redrock's knights play a part in the Duchy's society. Known as the Order of the Crimson Shield, the knights of Redrock are trained in the highest forms of chivalry, as well as advanced cavalry tactics.

Ranks of the Knights

 * Grand Knight - The Grand Knight of Redrock, known also as simply the Grand Knight, is the dubbed leader of the Order of the Crimson Shield. The Grand Knight often communicates with the Duke and Duchess of Redrock and makes changes according to the nobility's order.
 * High Knight - The High Knights of Redrock are former Knight-Masters elected to serve as first advisers to the Grand Knight, each High Knight being designated a special position within the order.
 * Armsmaster - The Armsmaster is the master of weaponry and armor, and is responsible for the equipping of all members of the order.
 * Head-Cavalier - The Head-Cavalier is the master of the order's cavalry, charged with assuring all cavalry is trained and taken care of.
 * Knight-Mentor - The Knight-Mentor is the head of training within the order. The Knight-Mentor is responsible for assuring that all Aspirants and Squires are properly trained.  The Knight-Mentor is also charged with permitting the dubbing of new Knight-Lieutenants.
 * Knight-Chamberlain - The Knight-Chamberlain is the head figurehead of the order. The Knight-Chamberlain serves as the primary liaison to the nobility, and also manages all messages and petitions addressed to the Grand Knight.
 * Knight-Steward - The Knight-Steward is responsible for maintaining the Crimson Abbey and the Ebonbane Manor. The Knight-Steward supervises the security details of all of Redrock's nobles, and the detail of the Crimson Abbey.
 * Knight-Master - Knight-Master is the rank given to exceptional knights charged with leading a sect of the order, and also serve as advisers on the high council, with more sway than Lieutenant Knight-Masters.
 * Lieutenant Knight-Master - Lieutenant Knight-Masters serve as second-in-commands to sects of the order underneath their sect's Knight-Master. Lieutenant Knight-Masters also serve on the high council of the Crimson Shield.
 * Knight-Lieutenant - Knight-Lieutenants are high ranking knights within the order designated to serve on their sect's council and advise their Knight-Master.
 * Knight - Those with the rank of Knight within the order are considered masters of upholding the code of the Crimson Shield and are also expert cavaliers. Knights are granted the honorific of 'Sir' (male) or 'Dame' (female) before their name and an honorific suffix after their name.
 * Squire - Squire is the rank given to members of the order that have excelled at their duties as an Aspirant and are chosen by a ranking Knight or higher to become their Squire, and train to eventually become a Knight of the order themselves.
 * Aspirant - Aspirants are the lowest ranking members of the order. Those of the rank of Aspirant are assigned various basic tasks, typically tending to cavalry and cleaning weapons and armor.

Commoners
Commoners make up a large majority of Redrock's populace. Commoners comprise of Citizens, Village and Townmasters, and their councils.

Ranks of the Commoners

 * Townmaster - A Townmaster is the ruler of a town. Sometimes - but not a requirement or necessarily 'often' - Townmasters are ranking Baronets (or Baronetesses) of peerage, granted a town to rule by the Duke or Duchess along with their title of Baronet.
 * Deputy Townmaster - A Deputy Townmaster is the primary assistance to a Townmaster. A Deputy Townmaster shall fulfill the duties of the Townmaster in his absence, and even serve as the acting Townmaster if the Townmaster abruptly becomes no longer incumbent, however may only stay as the Townmaster should the Town Council's vote be in his/her favor.
 * Town Councilor - Town Councilors are apart of a town's "Town Council", the body of advisers for that specific town. There shall be either nineteen or twenty-nine Town Councilors on the Town Council at all times to assure majority votes are possible.
 * Villagemaster - A Villagemaster is the head of a single village. While the Deputy Villagemaster will immediately take up the role of Villagemaster should he become no longer incumbent, he/she may only stay as the Villagemaster if the Village Council's vote is in his/her favor.
 * Deputy Villagemaster - A Deputy Villagemaster is the first adviser and second-in-command to their village's Villagemaster, and also take up the duties of the Villagemaster in his/her absence. Should the Deputy Villagemaster become no longer incumbent, the Village Council shall pass a vote to decide which of the nine councilors shall be appointed as the new Deputy Villagemaster.
 * Village Councilor - Village Councilors are members of their village's council, aka "Village Council". There are nine Village Councilors serving on the council at one time, and are voted in when another councilor leaves the council, either due to death, volunteered resignation, or otherwise.
 * Citizen - Citizens are Citizens of Stormwind hailing from or otherwise residing in the Duchy of Redrock. There is no designation for low, middle, and upper class citizens unless they serve as a master or councilor within their village or town.

Religion
Redrock supports the main faith of the Holy Light, though also supports the faith of the Moon Goddess Elune, and the Titans. The Sun God Belore is also accepted, though it is rare among the isle. Hurtful or heretical cults are disrespected and action is taken against them should it be needed, either by rule of the Crown or when legal, the Church. Atheism is also present in the Duchy, though it is a smaller majority.

While holding no formal position within it, the Duchess of the Isles, Ellilena Xavier, is a prominent figure in religious duties.

= Organizations =

Redrock Clergy
A sect of the Church of the Holy Light, the Redrock Clergy is the duchy's cleric order. The Clergy is led by the Grand Cleric assisted by an array of High Clerics and Cleric-Masters whom lead major sects of the Clergy and also serve as his/her council of advisers.
 * Current Grand Cleric: Reverend George DeMonte
 * Current High Curator: Reverend Johnathan Beren
 * Current High Keeper: Reverend William Smithhelm
 * Current High Chamberlain: Reverend Veronica Wilson

The Clergy is known for hosting various community events such as charity marathons - sponsored by the military, often - and soup kitchens.

Ranks of the Redrock Clergy

 * Grand Cleric - The Grand Cleric is the head of the Redrock Clergy, and leads it to a full directive. The Grand Cleric is given the prefix of 'Reverend', and the title and suffix of 'Most Reverend Father' if male, or 'Most Reverend Mother' if female.
 * High Cleric - High Clerics are the senior-most clerics of the order, assigned to the Grand Cleric's council and are also designated to special positions. High Clerics are given the prefix of 'Reverend', and the title and suffix of 'Reverend Father' if male, or 'Reverend Mother' if female.
 * High Curator - The High Curator is in charge of maintaining all Holy texts and relics in the Clergy's possession.
 * High Keeper - The High Keeper is in charge of the healing operations carried out by the Clergy, and is also tasked with tending to the Duke and his family's health.
 * High Chamberlain - The High Chamberlain is the primary figurehead of the Clergy in the Grand Cleric's absence, and is also charged with the administration-related duties of the Clergy, serving as a secretary of sorts to the Grand Cleric.
 * Cleric-Master - A Cleric-Master is the head of a sect within the Clergy, and are also councilors serving as the first advisers to the High Cleric of the Clergy. Cleric-Masters are given the prefix of 'Abbot' if male, or 'Abbess' if female.
 * Cleric-Adept - Cleric-Adepts are senior members of the order elected to serve on a Cleric-Master's council, advising his/her decisions regarding his/her assigned sect of the Clergy. There are nine Cleric-Adepts per council.  Cleric-Adepts are given the prefix of 'Reverend', and the title and suffix of 'Reverend Father' if male, or 'Reverend Mother' if female.
 * Cleric - Clerics are ordain members of the order, and are in charge of the education of Cleric-Aspirants and Acolytes. Clerics are given the prefix of 'Father' if male, or 'Mother' if female.
 * Cleric-Aspirant - Cleric-Aspirant is the rank given to adept Acolytes. Cleric-Aspirants make up a large amount of the Clergy's membership, and take up general duties within the Clergy.  Cleric-Aspirants - like Acolytes - are given the prefix of 'Brother' if male, or 'Sister' if female.
 * Acolyte - Acolytes are the lowest ranking members of the Clergy. Acolytes are given basic duties such as reading the most basic writings of the Holy Light, and offering general services to the people of the duchy. Acolytes are given the prefix of 'Brother' if male, or 'Sister' if female.

Order of the Crimson Shield
The Order of the Crimson Shield is a chapter of the Brotherhood of the Horse, serving as the duchy's knightly order. Many knights of the order hail from the Stormwind Military, however it is not a requirement.
 * Current Grand Knight: Sir Liam Stonehide
 * Current Armsmaster: Sir Victor Kaiser
 * Current Head-Cavalier: Dame Monica Stonehide
 * Current Knight-Mentor: Sir Charles Steelbane
 * Current Knight-Chamberlain: Sir Samuel Forgehelm
 * Current Knight-Steward: Dame Sarah Sherwood

Those within the order are trained to uphold the virtues of their chivalric code, known as the Code of the Crimson Shield, and are expected to present themselves with utmost chivalry.

Ranks of the Order of the Crimson Shield

 * Grand Knight - The Grand Knight of Redrock, known also as simply the Grand Knight, is the dubbed leader of the Order of the Crimson Shield. The Grand Knight often communicates with the Duke and Duchess of Redrock and makes changes according to the nobility's order.
 * High Knight - The High Knights of Redrock are former Knight-Masters elected to serve as first advisers to the Grand Knight, each High Knight being designated a special position within the order.
 * Armsmaster - The Armsmaster is the master of weaponry and armor, and is responsible for the equipping of all members of the order.
 * Head-Cavalier - The Head-Cavalier is the master of the order's cavalry, charged with assuring all cavalry is trained and taken care of.
 * Knight-Mentor - The Knight-Mentor is the head of training within the order. The Knight-Mentor is responsible for assuring that all Aspirants and Squires are properly trained.  The Knight-Mentor is also charged with permitting the dubbing of new Knight-Lieutenants.
 * Knight-Chamberlain - The Knight-Chamberlain is the head figurehead of the order. The Knight-Chamberlain serves as the primary liaison to the nobility, and also manages all messages and petitions addressed to the Grand Knight.
 * Knight-Steward - The Knight-Steward is responsible for maintaining the Crimson Abbey and the Ebonbane Manor. The Knight-Steward supervises the security details of all of Redrock's nobles, and the detail of the Crimson Abbey.
 * Knight-Master - Knight-Master is the rank given to exceptional knights charged with leading a sect of the order, and also serve as advisers on the high council, with more sway than Lieutenant Knight-Masters.
 * Lieutenant Knight-Master - Lieutenant Knight-Masters serve as second-in-commands to sects of the order underneath their sect's Knight-Master. Lieutenant Knight-Masters also serve on the high council of the Crimson Shield.
 * Knight-Lieutenant - Knight-Lieutenants are high ranking knights within the order designated to serve on their sect's council and advise their Knight-Master.
 * Knight - Those with the rank of Knight within the order are considered masters of upholding the code of the Crimson Shield and are also expert cavaliers. Knights are granted the honorific of 'Sir' (male) or 'Dame' (female) before their name and an honorific suffix after their name.
 * Squire - Squire is the rank given to members of the order that have excelled at their duties as an Aspirant and are chosen by a ranking Knight or higher to become their Squire, and train to eventually become a Knight of the order themselves.
 * Aspirant - Aspirants are the lowest ranking members of the order. Those of the rank of Aspirant are assigned various basic tasks, typically tending to cavalry and cleaning weapons and armor.

Order of Archdome
The Order of Archdome is the official magical order of the duchy. The order is situated throughout all of Redrock, however their headquarters is located in Archdome.

The order practices most schools of magic other than fel, void, and other less-known "dark" magics.

Ranks of the Order of Archdome

 * High Archmagus -
 * Archmagus -
 * High Magus -
 * Magus -
 * Archmage -
 * Senior Mage -
 * Mage -
 * Apprentice -
 * Initiate -

Subdivisions of the Order of Archdome
The order comprises of a multitude of subdivisions or 'circles' to best fit a mage's specialty.
 * Circle of Flame -
 * Circle of Frost -
 * Circle of Shadow -
 * Circle of Earth -
 * Circle of War -

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