County of Falmoshire

Falmoshire is a Riardic earldom located in the northeastern mountains of the Arathi Highlands. It is the ancestral home of Clan Riard and the Skulrki Tribe. It is ruled by the line of Andrew Wallace Phlinn (or Andrew Riard I). The region is covered in snowy forest and mountains which have gone through extensive mining throughout the duration of Clan stay. Much of the snowy forest has been reduced to ash after a massive fire that occurred during the Anderstead Rebellion.

The Cities of Falmoshire
There are two major cities within the earldom along with a mountain-keep and minor communities, that are located inside expended mines that are abundant within Falmoshire.

Oriaton Keep
This keep is unique for humans as it is located within a hollowed mountain in the southern Falmoshire mountains. Oriaton Keep has only ever been successfully laid siege to once during Winfetch Teral'liel Riard's retaking of the earldom from the Helmiryic Stewardship. Originally, it was named Falmouthe Fortress and utilized as a place of protection for the denizens of Falmoshire in times of crisis during the Riardic-Skulrki Conflict which shaped Clan Riard's culture. However, the fortress was renovated during the rule of Aaron Allen Riard I and was used as housing for the nobility. It was repurposed during Winfetch Riard I's rule, and the mighty keep now also houses the Riardic military forces of the earldom. Within its vast halls, the High Seat of Clan Riard rests.

Falmouthe
The capital of the region sits at the base of the mountain in which Oriaton Keep is located. It is a huge part of history seeing as it has existed longer than Falmoshire. The first city of Falmouthe was established by Andrew Wallace Phlinn and his followers after arriving in the northeastern mountains in search of a life away from the restrictions of Stromgarde. It has been the site of numerous battles which have left in destruction many times resulting in reconstruction. Many guilds, such as the Ironworkers' guild led by Taevin Smithfist, stand strong within the city limits. There have been efforts from Gilnean Harvest Witches to regrow the forests that were destroyed recently. Although it has suffered destruction through fires, arcane discharges, insurgency and sieges, the city of Falmouthe still stands strong and proud as a bastion of Clan Riard.

Landern Bay
The largest (and only) port city in Falmoshire rests within a man-made cove. In the past, the area known as Landern Bay was a system of crossing tunnels and expended mines. However, Landern Edmund Riard I the Prudent merged them all together to form a massive cave that opened out into the sea. The Mariners' guild led by Seimore Hatthelm and the Jorgean Conglomerate Headquarters both are located within the port city. If not for Port Carthan, the House Lionblood port city, Landern Bay would be the center of sea trade on the eastern coast of the Highlands. Upon the beautiful yet dangerous waters of the cove, the Landern Bay Fleet awaits orders from their officers. Landern Bay is the only city in Riardic history to be occupied by opposing forces outside of the occupation by the Helmiryic Stewardship.

The Riardic Earldom Warders of Falmoshire
The culture of Clan Riard and the earldom have been centered around militaristic ways ever since the Riardic-Skulrki Conflict during Timothy Greigh Riard the Unyielding's grand reign. Three divisions of men form the Riardic Earldom Warders of Falmoshire (or Riardic Defensive) to serve with pride and honor as they maintain the security of their beloved lands.

The Oriaton Legion
The largest division of the Riardic Defensive is the Oriaton Legion, the merged order of knights, outriders and woodsmen of Falmoshire. These ground soldiers are mainly centered in Falmouthe, but other forces are spread out across Falmoshire and the Highlands.These valiant defenders, led by the clan head himself, are stationed in the tunnels of the Falmoshire mountains, camps in the Highlands, guard posts in Falmouthe, throughout Oriaton Keep, and in the mountain paths around Falmoshire. Daily life is strict, and training is brutal for the legionnaires of the Riardic Defensive. In the end, they are taught to hold their clan head's will as their own and to serve their people without fail. Nothing is without flaw. It is speculated that most of the Oriaton Legionnaires are mentally traumatized men with minds so far-ripped from civilian mindsets that they are afflicted by unexplained acts of fear or sorrow. This, however, is rubbish propaganda produced by the filthy commoners who condone Joseph Helmire's actions, denizens of Falmoshire.

The Landern Bay Fleet
The naval division of the Riardic Defensive is the Fleet of Landern Bay. Led by Peter Williams, the proud marines, sailors and naval officers have served Falmoshire well since being formed during the earlier dates of Winfetch Riard's reign. Although the fleet is quite sizable, it is left mostly unused due to the lack of many threats upon the high seas around Falmoshire. These numerous threats include: escorting trade ships, deploying marines or legionnaires, obliterating coastal or island threats, transporting nobles or officers. The men of the fleet are known for the close bonds with each other and are renowned for their relentlessness. Their lack of fear or anxiety has been noted during the Invasion of Draenor. Although many of them died and allowed the failure of the mission, they were able to hold out for far longer than was ever expected by allies. Rumors rose in the past that many of the sailors and marines of the fleet were prisoners of Stromgarde that had been freed by Lord Winfetch Riard, but this is obviously a lie spread by those who conspire against the nobility.

The Lupine Watch
The stealth and recon division of the Riardic Defensive is the Lupine Watch. This division is of such secrecy that its existence is unknown to non-members. Under the leadership of the ex-convict John Brasten, these highly skilled rogues and marksmen watch the earldom's population from the shadows and covers up any evils of the nobility. Although it was announced to be disbanded after its discovery during the Anderstead Rebellion, Lord Winfetch Riard still supports them in secrecy. These select few are responsible for the unexplained disappearances of many visitors to the Riardic land of Falmoshire. If Lord Winfetch Riard is present in a region, it is a certainty that there are Watchmen in very close proximity to him. It would be unwise for a commoner of improper battle training to engage Lord Winfetch Riard while his 'wolves' await their next meal.