County of Rustridge

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The County of Rustridge, also known as the "County of Rostkamm" or simply "Rustridge", is a county located in the mountains that form the eastern border of Elwynn Forest. Formerly known as the Principality of Rostkamm, it was reformed as a county after a rebellion in 365 K.C.

Currently, Rustridge plays a major role in supporting the Stormwind Army with its supplies of metal, the most common of which is iron. Indeed, there is a large enough amount of iron in the mountains that make up the county that the plants and water of the area as been discoloured, causing them to be a rusty orange to blood red color.

Aside from supplying the Stormwind Army with arms and armor, the County also raises both land and naval forces for the Kingdom. Known as the 6th Regiment and the Rustridge Naval Squadron respectively, these forces are based in Rustridge and are used to provide assistance to the army when needed.

Geography
Rustridge is primarily made up of two major areas, Bloodwater Bay and the Rustridge Valley.

Bloodwater Bay
Located at base of the Rustridge Valley, Bloodwater Bay consists of the peninsula known as the Talon, the large island of Ashenwald and the smaller islands of Greater Turm, Lesser Turm and Crow's Eye.

The bay gets its name from the colour of its water, which appears streaked with blood due to the Bloodrush River emptying into the bay. Bloodwater Bay is the most heavily populated area of the County, consisting of about one-third of the land in the County and over half the population.

Rustridge Valley
Formed by the Bloodrush and Weeping Rivers, the Rustridge Valley takes up the remaining two-thirds of Rustridge. Snaking back and forth down the valley are the Weeping and Bloodrush Rivers, which together provide the main form of travel through the valley and have combined length of approximately 60 miles.

Much of the valley aside from the rivers is marshland, causing the majority of the population to live in the mountains on each side of the valley. Due to the lack of agricultural land caused by the majority of the terrain being mountains or marsh, the population is forced to survive on imports of food from Bloodwater Bay or other areas of the Kingdom, such as Westfall. What little agriculture does take place is generally centered on goat herding, with the small amount of farmland being centered on a plateau in the Barony of Rustridge.

Major Geographical Features
The main geographical feature of Rustridge, and one that stands out for miles around, is the mountain known as Redstone. A former volcano from before the Sundering, the mountain of red and grey rock towers into the air above the valley. Although it hasn't erupted since the Sundering 10,000 years ago, there is still enough heat left in the mountain to warm the area around it, and the ancient volcanic activity has formed deposits of Dark Iron, from which the County gets much of its wealth.

Ironwood Pine
Forming the majority of the trees in the higher areas of the valley and the Barony of Thornwald, the Ironwood Pine is named for the strength of its wood. Commonly used for the construction of ships, buildings and shields, Ironwood forms one of Rustridge's major exports, second only to its metals.

Rustridgi Willow
While the Ironwood Pines grow in the heights of the valley, the Rustridgi Willows are what grows in the marshes below. Known for their hanging strands of leaves that make them appear to be weeping, the Rustridgi willows have given there name to both the Weeping Rangers, the Barony of the Weeping Wood and even House Weeper.

Ironroot
Believed to be related to Snakeroot plant of Pandaria, the Ironroot's roots entwine themselves around the minerals in the ground and pull them up to the surface. They have recently begun to be cultivated as a possible alternative to mining.

Askheblatt
Known as "Ashleaf" in Common, the Askheblatt plant is a waterweed that only grows in heated springs, generally those near the base of Redstone Mountain. Cultivated by the Ironwolf dwarves since their settlement in Rustridge, and grown by the humans once they arrived, Askheblatt is prized for its leaves, which when chewed give the body a sense of warmth, which can be invaluable in the cold climate. The leaves are also made into paste and used on wounds to ward off infection. However the most common use for the leaves is to make a type of drink known as "Bloodtea", a strange tea that tastes of blood and metal.

Some of the population has also taken to brewing the plant's fruit into wine or cider. The brewing of the fruit has proved tedious however, as the fruit is liable to explode randomly, the chances of which only increase when it becomes warmer.

Rose
One of the most common flowers in Rustridge, roses are common in the lower areas of the valley such as the Thornwald. Rustridgi roses come in three main subspecies:

Bloodthorn Rose - The most common of the three roses, the Bloodthorn rose is named for the red stains on its thorns and its red petals.

Grey or Ashthorn Rose - The least common of the three, the Ashthorn rose has grey petals and a weak poison in its thorns.

Mudthorn Rose - The Mudthorn rose has brown petals.

Cavernwood
A species of giant, woody mushroom that lives underground, Cavernwood is sometimes harvested for lumber.

Rustridge Mountain Horse
One of the few animals of the region that is not native to it, the Rustridge Mountain Horse was introduced by the humans when they arrived. Formerly native to the island of Skhatenskhpytthen, the Mountain Horse is well adapted for the cold climate of the mountains and is easily distinguished by it's red mane and grey coat.

Mountain Goat
The main livestock of Rustridge, goats are raised for their hair, meat and milk.

Cattle
Another of the introduced species, cattle were also brought in by the Human. Although they can't live higher up in the mountains, cattle are raised in Bloodwater Bay.

Raven
The most iconic animal of Rustridge, ravens are found almost anywhere in the valley. Types of raven in the county include the Common Raven, the Marsh Raven (a grey feathered type from the upper valley), the ravens relatives such as the Crow and the Blood Rook (which has red feathers on its head and wingtips) and the mysterious Ghost Raven.

Ashen Deer
Although there were deer native to Ashenwald before the arrival of the humans, the Ashen Deer was one of the animals brought over from Skhatenskhpytthen. Due to interbreeding with the common deer of the valley, the modern Ashen Deer has the brown horns and general build of the common deer, but the flat nose and grey coat of the Ashen Deer.

House of Bellayn
The Doges of the City of Talonport, the Bellayns are unique to Rustridge as they are descended, not from humans of Stormwind, but from an ancient High Elven family of Quel'thalas. Formerly known as the "Belore'layn"s (or Sun Fallen in Thalassian), the family was exiled from Silvermoon almost three hundred and fifty years ago for a reason they refuse to speak of.

Originally serving as the Stewards to the Princes of Rostkamm, the first Bellayn later married the daughter of the Prince, and the family were granted the title of Doge and Talonport after the Rostkamm Rebellion.

The Bellayn coat of arms displays a grey tree silhouetted against a golden sun on black. The sun is believed to represent "Belore" or the Holy Light and, along with their motto of "The Light that Heralds the Dawn", demonstrates the Bellayn's extreme, and sometimes fanatical, devotion to the Light. This devotion has led many of the family to become members of the clergy since their exile, and the majority of the current house are priests, paladins or monks.

The Bellayn's appearance displays their elven heritage, with members of the family generally inheriting the tall statue and slightly pointed ears of half-elves, along with red-orange hair and blue or gold eyes.

The current head of the house is The Serene Lord Macques Bellayn, Doge of the City of Talonport.

House of Ashen
One of the six "Great Families of Rustridge", the Ashens have ruled their island realm of Ashenwald as Viscounts since the War for Stormwind's Independance six hundred and twenty five years ago and, as House Askhen, ruled Ashenwald as Graves (Counts) when it when it was part of the "Furstentum (Kingdom) of Rostkamm" in the time before Arathorian Settlement.

Currently, the Ashens are the rulers of the largest single area of land in the county, with the Viscounty of Ashenwald covering 54 square miles of land, most of it forest. However, Ashenwald also has the lowest population density in the county, with only 3,000 people living on the island.

The Ashen coat of arms shows a grey stag with brown antlers passant upon a field of green. The source of their motto, "Rising from the Flames", is unknown, although it is believed to come from wherever they got their name.

Members of the family tend to have looks that differ from other Rustridgi. Although they keep the pale skin common among people of the county, they have brown hair instead of black and green or grey eyes.

The current head of the house is Lord Alfryd Ashen, Viscount of Ashenwald

House of Valravyn
Also known as the "Wolf-ravens", the Valravyns are the rulers of Viscounty of Sylbergrad, the largest and northernmost holding in Rustridge. Known for its silver mines, Sylbergrad has been ruled by the Valravyns for generations.

The House itself is a cadet house of the now landless House of Raven and the Ironwolf Clan. Their name, "Valravyn", is a combination of the ancient Rustridgi words from "Wolf" (Val) and "Raven" (Ravyn). Although active for many years in Stormwind politics, the Valravyns have remained distant since the Second War and are believed to be attempting to rebuild their county and wealth.

The Valravyn coat of arms is a modified variant of the Raven coat of arms and shows a black raven on a yellow or gold field. The motto "The Wolf and the Raven" refers to both the family's name and its heritage.

Valravyns tend to have the general Rustridgi traits of pale skin and black hair, but with yellow-gold eyes.

The current head of House Valravyn is Lord Valus Valravyn, Viscount of Sylbergrad.

House of Smith
The current rulers of the Barony of Rustridge and the former Princes of Rostkamm, House Smith is the most well known house of Rustridge.

Another of the Houses descended from the Ravens, House Smith is unique as it descends not by marriage into another house or by a younger son, but from the last Furst (King) of Rostkamm, Vannesan the XIII's bastard, Fredryk Skhmyd. As Skhmyd, which translates to "Forge", is used as a name for children with no family name in Rustridge, Fredryk used the alternate translation of his name, which was Smith, when he was made Prince of Rostkamm after he supported Logan Wrynn I in the War for Stormwind's Independance.

As Princes of Rostkamm, the Smith's prospered from the mining profits of their land and the effective self rule granted to them as Princes. However, they also began the habit of marrying other members of their house in an effort to "keep their blood pure". This led to increasing instances of mental and physical illness in the members of the family, which concluded in Prince Vannesan Smith "the Mad" declaring himself to be both a god and the new Furst of Rostkamm. The resulting rebellion ended in the defeat and execution of Vannesan, the re-ordering of Rostkamm as the County of Rustridge, and the loss of all the titles and lands of House Smith except for the Barony of Rustridge.

The Smith coat of arms is a variant of the ancient Raven arms, displaying a black raven perched on an anvil on a red field. The raven represents House Raven, while the anvil represents the fact that the founder of the House bore the name "Forge" before becoming a noble. The words of the House, which are "Forged by Blood", demonstrate that both the rise (and later the fall) of the House have been caused by war. They also are taken to mean "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger".

Members of House Smith generally have the standard pale skin, grey eyes and black hair of the Rustridgi, which differs from the black eyes of the Ravens.

The current head of the House is Lady Vannesira Smith, Baroness of Rustridge. Other current members of the House include Sir Geoffrey Smith, who serves as the Steward of Rustridge, Vyktor Forge, the current Marshal of the 6th Regiment, and Sir Wylhelm Smith, a Captain in the 6th Regiment

House of Bloodthorn
Another of the six "Great Families of Rustridge", the House of Bloodthorn serves as the rulers of the Thornwald, a area of forest at the end of the Rustridge Valley. Although one of the poorer Nobles Houses of Rustridge, the Bloodthorns still manage to make a significant income through the logging of the Thornwald's Ironwood trees, which are used to provide wood to construct the ships of the Rustridge Naval Squadron and the rest of the Stormwind Navy. The Thornwald's logging operations are also required for the production of the charcoal needed to fuel of the Rustridgi steel industry.

The coat of arms of the Bloodthorns displays a red rose with black thorns upon a brown field. The rose in question is a Bloodthorn rose, which is one of the native roses of Rustridge. Although many believe that the family is named after the rose, the truth is the opposite, with the first member of the family to land in Rustridge having injured their finger while picking the roses, and giving them the name "Bloodthorn", as at the time, the family was simply called House Blood. The motto of the House, "Beauty has its Thorns", means that beauty is not entirely good, and that something that is beautiful can also be bad or dangerous. This motto, like their name, comes from the Bloodthorn Rose.

Members of the family tend to have dark red eyes and hair, from which they got their original name. According to family legend, the first member of House Blood had black hair and eyes until they were drenched in dragon's blood, although the truth of the matter is unknown.

The current head of the family is Lord Karl Bloodthorn, Baron of Thornwald, Lieutenant Commander of teh Stormwind Army and the current Second-in-command of the 6th Regiment's 1st Battalion.

House of Greytyde
The sixth and youngest of the "Great Families of Rustridge" and a cadet house of the Ashens and the Ravens, House Greytyde rules the Barony of the Talon, a barony situated on the Talon Peninsula in Bloodwater Bay. Formerly known as House Grautyde, they originally ruled as the Baryns (Barons) of Graumoor, the southern area of Ashenwald. After their lands and castle were ruined during the First Bloodied War (the wars between Rostkamm and Arathor during the later's settlement of Azeroth), the Grautydes moved their seat to the newly built port of Grauberg, which would latter be renamed to Greyberg after the Arathorian Conquest.

Throughout their history, the Greytydes have been a long line of seafarers. Originally serving as the "Uber-Admyrals" (High Admirals) of the Rostkamm fleet, they later served as the Lord-Captains of the Rustridgi Naval Militia during the early years of the Kingdom of Stormwind and finally the Fleet Commanders of the Rustridge Naval Squadron after the establishment of the Stormwind Navy.

The coat of arms of the Greytydes shows a black anchor on a grey field strewn with red blood drops. The anchor is used to symbolise the sea-based nature of the Greytydes, while the blood-drops were added after they settled in Rustridge to symbolise Bloodwater Bay. The motto of the Greytydes, "Relentless as the waves", is used to mean that, like the waves and the tide, they will never give up.

Greytydes generally have grey or black hair and eyes.

The current head of the house is Lord Commodore Kathan Greytyde, Baron of the Talon and Fleet Commander of the Rustridge Naval Squadron.

House of Weeper
Rulers of Weeper's Town and the Barony of the Weeping Wood, and founders of the Weeping Rangers, House Weeper, formerly House Weynen, is one of the older houses of the county.

Formed during the conquest of the Upper Valley by the Ravyn kings, House Weeper was granted rule of the Weeping Woods, a small forest of 40 square miles on the eastern border of Rustridge.

The Weeper arms display a grey Rustridgi Willow above red waves on a black background. The meaning of the Weeper's motto "Tears of Blood" is unknown, although it is believed to have something to do with the colour of the Rustridgi water.

The current head of the Weepers is Lord Fredryk Weeper, Baron of the Weeping Wood and Captain of the HMS Talon.

House of Krahyn
One of the many families descended from the Ravens, House Krahyn, or House "Crow" in Ancient Rustridgi, are the Barons of Moorkamm and are generally considered to be one of the poorest noble houses in the county.

Much of the details surrounding the creation of the House are a mystery, although it is documented that they were created after the Rostkammyr (Rustridgi) colonisation of the upper valley and that they are descended from House Raven, it is unknown how or when exactly they gained their title. However, like many of the noble families of the former kingdom, they kept their lands after the creation of the Principality of Rostkamm.

The Krahyns are believed to descend from either the Ravens and the Bloodthorns or to be Raven bastards, due to the fact that their arms appear to be a reversal of the Raven arms. However, they have never been acknowledged as a Bloodthorn cadet house and history books state that the Smiths are the only Raven bastards to become a noble house, so the ancestry of the Krahyns remains unclear.

The Krahyn coat of arms is another variant of the Raven arms, with the raven having been changed from black to red and the background having been changed from red to grey. The meaning of the Krahyn motto, "On Bloodied Wings", is, like their ancestry, unclear.

Krahyns generally have grey hair, red eyes and an extremely thin build.

The current head of the house is Lord Commander Frynz Krahyn, Baron of Moorkamm and Commander of the 2nd Battalion of the 6th Regiment.

House Edelthyge
Another of the cadet houses of House Raven, House Edelthyge (pronounced ee-del-zig) were the former rulers of the baronies of Moortal and Rotmoor. Their name translates to "Noble Goat" in Ancient Rustridgi.

The coat of arms of the house displayed a black goat rampant on a red field. The house's motto of "Strength in Numbers" proved to be ironic as they were always one of the smallest noble houses of the county.

The former head of the Edelthyges was Lord Captain Gasyn Edelthyge, Baron of Rotmoor and Moortal. The house is now extinct following Lord Gasyn's death on Draenor in 625 K.C.

House of Fykhe
One of the richest houses in Rustridge, House Fykhe (pronounced "Fish") rules the Barony of Crow's Eye, a small island outside the southern entrance to Bloodwater Bay.

Due to Crow's Eye being the only area of Rustridge with gold mines, the Fykhes have managed to become one of the richest families in the county, being matched only by the Bellayns (due to their control of Talonport) and the Smiths (due to the Dark Iron trade).

The coat of arms of the Fykhes shows a bronze pyke on black, while their words, "Money is Power", refer to their control of the Rustridgi gold mines. Members of the house tend to have copper coloured hair and black eyes.

The current head of House Fykhe is Lord Corvan Fykhe, Baron of Crow's Eye.

House of Natyr
A cadet house of House Darkfyre, House Natyr holds the Barony of Greater Turm, a area of twenty square miles on the island of the same name. Bitter rivals of House Towyr, the Natyrs are know for their mercilessness and lack of honor, along with their inheritance of the Darkfyre traits.

The Natyr coat of arms displays a red serpent on pink, from which they take their name, "Natyr" being the Ancient Rustridgi word for "Serpent". The Natyr's words, "With One Strike", reference the Bloodadders of their barony, which have enough poison to kill in a single bite.

Members of the family have inherited the Darkfyre purple eyes and the Bloodthorn red hair. The current head of the Natyrs is Lord Waldyr Natyr, Lord Justiciar of Rustridge.

House of Towyr
One of the oldest houses of Rustridge that isn't a Great Family, House Towyr, formerly known as House Turm, are the Barons of Lesser Turm, the smallest of the islands in Bloodwater Bay.

Assigned as guardians of the Bloodied Strait, the northern entrance to Bloodwater Bay, by Furst Vannesan Ravyn II, the Towyrs have been at odds with the Natyrs ever since, due to the fact that the Natyrs resented one of their vassal houses being promoted above them.

The Towyr coat of arms displays a blue tower on a red field. The tower represents their castle of Turm, a large tower made out of blue stone that guards the entrance to Bloodwater Bay. The tower existed before the colonisation by the early Rustridgi, and its origins are unknown. The Towyr words "Guarding the Strait" are a reference to their role as the defenders of the Bloodied Strait.

Members of the house have blue eyes and red hair. The current head of the house is Lord Petar Towyr, Baron of Lesser Turm and Guardian of the Strait.

House of Kralle
The fifth of the "Great Families of Rustridge", the Kralles formerly ruled the "Barynskhaft (Barony) of Rotsteyn", which was a ancient Barony located in what is now the Barony of Rustridge. After losing their land when the Arathorians conquered the area, the Kralles were reduced to Landed Knights and now hold a small area of land along with the Village of Blood Crossing as vassals to House Smith.

The House of Kralle began as cadet house created when the first member of House Raven, "Vannesan dyr Ravyn", gifted his sword "Kralle" (Talon/Claw) to his second son, Edan. After that event, the descendants of that son inherited both the sword and the name "vyn Kralle", meaning "of Kralle".

The Kralle arms display a passant brown boar on a white or grey field. The boar is used to represent both strength and the first time Edan used Kralle, which was to kill a boar that attacked his father during a winter hunt. The white field represents the snow of winter. The motto, "Leading by Example", refers to the fact that many Kralles believe it is better to show something than explain it.

Members of House Kralle generally have black hair and eyes, much like the Ravens.

The current head of House Kralle is Sir Edun "Bloodeye" vyn Kralle, Captain of the Blackbirds (the Smith Household Guard) and Defender of the Crossing.

House of Darkfyre
The fourth of the "Great Families of Rustridge", the House of Darkfyre is a minor noble house who make their home at Skhatenfyre Keep in the Weeping Marsh. Commonly thought of as the "Black Sheep" of the county, members of House Darkfyre have a tendancy to be scheming and always looking out for how they can benefit.

Formerly the Barons of Weeping Crossing, the Darkfyres had their titles stripped from them following the Rostkamm rebellion. Since then, they have remained in their remaining castle of Skhatenfyre and have been largely withdrawn from society.

Members of House Darkfyre tend to have black hair and purple or silver eyes.

The coat of arms of the Dakrfyres displays a black and silver flame on a purple field. The Darkfyre's motto, "What is dead can live again", refers to their history of necromancy.

The current head of House Darkfyre is Archmagus Wylhelmina Darkfyre

House of Rosesmith
The youngest of the Rustridgi noble houses, House Rosesmith was formed in 622 K.C following the marriage of Geoffrey Smith to Wylla Bloodthorn.

The Rosesmiths have since been granted the village of Forgefield in the Barony of Rustridge, and have grown in wealth from holding one of the few areas of food production in the county, along with a small silver mine.

The coat of arms of House Rosesmith shows a brown and red rose on black, combining the colours of the Smiths and the Bloodthorns. Their motto is "Thorns of Steel".

The current head of House Rosesmith is Sir Geoffrey Rosesmith, the current Justiciar of the Barony of Rustridge. Another member of the House is Wylla Rosesmith, the current Chamberlain of the Barony.

House of Raven
House Raven is the first of the "Great Families of Rustridge" and once ruled as Fursts of Rostkamm. A family that contained many magi, the Ravens were eventually defeated by the Arathorians in the Third Bloody War.

The founder of the House was a Arathi shaman, and later mage, known as "Vannesan the Raven", for reasons that are not entirely known. Rumored to be one of the Hundred, Vannesan was known for his slaying of the black dragon Sanguion (Also known as Bloodwing) along with his companions Karla the Bloodied (the ancestor of House Bloodthorn), Vyktor Darkfyre (the Darkfyre ancestor) and Alfryd the Ashen (the ancestor of House Ashen).

The other important member of House Raven was Vannesan Ravyn, later known as Furst Vannesan Ravyn I, a blood mage during the outlawing of blood magic in the Empire. Along with his followers, he was alienated by the outlawing of Blood Magic and along with the other six great families and their followers, left the empire and eventually colonised Rustridge.

The Raven coat of arms shows a black raven on red. The raven represents the name of the first member of the House while the red field is believed to represent blood. The meaning of the motto "Darken the Sky" is unknown.

Members of House Raven tend to have deathly pale skin and black hair and eyes, which some believe is the source of their name. Many ancient members of the House, including both Vannesan the Raven and Vannesan the First, have been depicted with large raven wings attached to their back, much like a Val'kyr's would be. This has caused some debate among Rustridgi scholars as to its meaning. While some like to dismiss it as pure artistic licence and others believe it could be due to some sort of cloak, a small number believe that a form of proto-druidism could be the reason. For now, however, they have not reached a conclusion.

The current head of the house is unknown, as the Ravens have sunk into obscurity ever since the death of the Last King of Rostkamm.

Ironwolf Clan
Also known as the Eysenval Clan, the Ironwolf Clan is a clan of dwarves who make their home in Ironwolf Hold, a dwarven fortress in the mountains at the south-west corner of the Barony of Rustridge.

According to some stories, while many of the dwarves went north to what was to become Khaz Modan, the Ironwolf Clan are believed to have traveled south, through what would become Redridge and Elwynn. However, other stories state that the clan did initially travel north with the rest of the dwarves, but were latter exiled.

Unlike the majority of the dwarves, who worship either the Titans or the Holy Light, the dwarves of the Ironwolf clan have a more primative form of worship, which revolves around the elements and a "wolf-god" known as "Ferrus". Believed by some scholars to be some aspect or primitive form of Goldrinn/Lo'gosh, Ferrus is depicted as a large, black wolf with powers over earth and iron. Shaman who worship Ferrus are known as "Valkynn", and generally focus on the element of earth and powers such as Ghost Wolf form.

Members of the clan typically have dark black hair, pale skin and red eyes. The Ironwolf banner and coat of arms depicts a black wolf, who represents Ferrus, on a brown field. The motto and battle cry of the Ironwolf clan is "For Ferrus".

The current chieftain and thane of the Ironwolf clan is Ferran Ironwolf.

Family Weapons and Heirlooms
Many of the Rustridgi noble families have a family heirloom, which is generally a sword, that is passed down from heir to heir. A list of the main ones follows:
 * Kralle - A dragonbone greatsword originally created by Vannesan the Raven, Kralle is the current weapon of House Kralle and is currently wielded by Edun vyn Kralle
 * Askhenfyre - A dragonbone bastard sword, Askhenfyre is one of the three sister weapons to Kralle and was created from the bones of the same dragon. It is the heirloom of House Ashen and is currently wielded Alfryd Ashen
 * Skhnytter - Translated to "Reaper" in Common, the bastard sword Skhnytter was the third weapon to be made of Sanguion's bones and is the current weapon of House Darkfyre. Its current wielder is Vyktor Darkfyre
 * Dorn and Totynaug - Translating to "Thorn" and "Deadeye" respectively, the bastard sword Dorn and the longbow Totynaug were the last weapons created from the bones of Sanguion and were made for Karla the Bloodied. They are the Heirlooms of House Bloodthorn and are Dorn is currently wielded by Karl Bloodthorn, while Totynaug is wielded by Karla Bloodthorn.
 * Nakhtkralle - Translating to "Night Talon", Nakhtkralle is a dark iron bastard sword forged for the Ravyns by the Ironwolf Dwarves after the former colonised Rustridge. The blade later passed to the Smiths, although it has now been replaced by a new blade called "Forgefyre". It is currently wielded by Wylhelm Smith.
 * Forgefyre - The current heirloom weapon of House Smith, Forgefyre is a dark iron bastard sword forged by Fredryk Smith and was based on Nakhtkralle. After being warped by arcane energies when it was used at the battle of Theramore, it has since been recovered and is now used by Vannesira Smith.
 * Belore'serrar - "Sun Blade" in High Elven, Belore'serra is a truesilver and truegold longsword wielded by the current head of the Bellayn Family. Its current wielder is Macques Bellayn.
 * Graugager - Translated to "Grey Hunter", Graugager is a dark iron cutlass and the weapon of the Greytydes. It is currently wielded by Kathan Greytyde.

Metalworking
The main industry of Rustridge, and the one it is most well known for, is mining and smithing. With the county holding no fewer than thirty mines, Rustridge's economy is driven by metalworking, with much of the county's resources and population going towards production.

Farming
Due to a lack of suitable land for growing most major crops, such as wheat, much of Rustridge's farming is subsistence based and centers around goat herding and what crops can be grown in the small areas that can support them.

One of the main areas of Rustridge that supports crops the a large plateau that makes up the northern half of the Barony of Rustridge. Although originally heavily forested, the plateau was cleared centuries ago and converted into large, hedge-lined fields. Supplying the fields with water is a network of aqueducts, which take water from the small streams that run into the river and carry it all around the plateau.

The other main area for farming in the county is Bloodwater Bay. Although at first it lacked much of the land required for farming, three millennia of habitation has gradually transformed it and given it the ability to produce enough food to feed much of the county. Examples of this transformation include the fact that almost half the farmed areas are now reclaimed land, with the waters of the bay being held back by large dykes. With this land, especially in the fertile area of the Bloodrush Estuary, crops that are impossible to grow in other areas of Rustridge, such as wheat or barley, can be grown, along with the ability to raise livestock such as cattle. Due to the success of this area, further plans have been proposed to drain much of the marshland upriver, although nothing has been decided as of yet.

Imports

 * Food
 * Clothing

Exports

 * Metals
 * Iron
 * Dark Iron
 * Copper
 * Silver
 * Gold
 * Lead
 * Tin
 * Steel
 * Other minerals
 * Coal
 * Stone
 * Hides and pelts
 * Ironwood

The 6th Regiment
The 6th Regiment of the Elwynn Brigade serves as the County's contribution to the Stormwind Army. Currently numbering at about 1,800 fully enlisted personal and including additional auxiliaries, the 6th is divided into the following battalions:
 * Current Regimental Commander - Marshal Vyktor Forge

The coat of arms and tabards of the 6th Regiment displays a variation of the standard Stormwind Tabard, with the lion having been changed from gold to red. The regiment's motto is "Ours is to Serve".
 * 1st Battalion, Cavalry - Led by Lieutenant Commander Karl Bloodthorn - 300 Knights and Cavalry
 * 2nd Battalion, Infantry - Led by Commander Frynz Krahyn - 300 Footmen and Armsmen
 * 3rd Battalion, Infantry - Led by Commander Augyst Towyr - 300 Footmen and Armsmen
 * 4th Battalion, Reserve Infantry - Led by Lieutenant Commander Julya Fykhe - 300 Footmen and Armsmen
 * 5th Battalion, Reserve Infantry - Led by Lieutenant Commander Jayne Ashen - 300 Footmen and Armsmen
 * 6th Battalion, Riflemen - Led by Lieutenant Commander Vyktora Forge - 300 Riflemen

Regimental Staff:

 * Regimental Sergeant Major - Albert Bloodwolf
 * Regimental Archmagus - Laura Bloodthorn
 * Regimental Chaplain - Emmanus Bellayn
 * Regimental Master of Arms - Frynz Krahyn
 * Regimental Master of Horses - Karl Bloodthorn
 * Regimental Chief Engineer - Vyktora Forge
 * Regimental Quartermaster - Aran Greyfall
 * Regimental Apothecary - Tobius Arz

Regimental Ranks:

 * Marshal
 * Commander
 * Lieutenant Commander
 * Knight Champion
 * Major
 * Knight Captain
 * Captain
 * Knight Lieutenant
 * Lieutenant
 * Cornet
 * Regimental Sergeant Major
 * Sergeant Major - Gunnery Sergeant Major
 * Master Sergeant - Master Gunnery Sergeant
 * Sergeant - Gunnery Sergeant
 * Corporal - Bombadier - Brigadier
 * Private First Class - Knight
 * Private - Rifleman
 * Recruit

The Rustridge Naval Squadron
In comparison to the 6th Regiment, which serves as the County's contribution to the Stormwind Army, the Rustridge Naval Squadron serves as its contribution to the Navy. Consisting of one third rate ship of the line, two frigates and four sloops, the Rustridge Naval Squadron may not be the largest force of ships, but it forms a significant force when defend a choke point such as the entrances to Bloodwater Bay.
 * Current Fleet Commander - Lord Commodore Kathan Greytyde

The coat of arms of the Rustridge Naval Squadron displays a variation of the 6th Regiment's, with a red anchor instead of a lion. The squadron's motto is "Rule the Waves".

Ship Classes:
The classes of ships used by the squadron are:
 * Thorn Class Battleship
 * Talon Class Frigate
 * Forge Class Escort

Order of Battle:

 * HMS Vengence - 64 guns
 * HMS Talon - 40 guns
 * HMS Crow's Eye - 40 guns
 * HMS Grey Will - 18 guns
 * HMS Sword of Rustridge - 18 guns
 * HMS Ironheart - 18 guns
 * HMS Lady Vannesira - 18 guns

The Rustridgi Militia
While the 6th Regiment serves as Rustridge's frontline force of soldiers, the Rustridgi Militia serves as a home defense, rear line force. Made up of part-time reservists, feudal levies and household guards, it is used to provide a response force to any threats that appear while the 6th Regiment is occupied and a support force when needed.
 * Current Commander - Captain Edun vyn Kralle

The militia is divided into five main Battalions, with each noble house supplying levies to one of them, in numbers dependent upon the population of the noble's lands, with one platoon or twenty five men being require for every 750 people.

Number of Troops per House:

 * House Bellayn (City of Talonport) - 300 men (12 platoons) - 3rd Battalion
 * House Greytyde (Barony of the Talon) - 200 men (8 platoons) - 2nd Battalion
 * House Smith (Barony of Rustridge) - 200 men (8 platoons) -1st Battalion
 * House Valravyn (Viscounty of Sylbergrad) - 200 men (8 platoons) - 5th Battalion
 * House Ashen (Viscounty of Ashenwald) - 100 men (4 platoons) - 4th Battalion
 * House Natyr (Barony of Greater Turm) - 100 men (4 platoons) - 4th Battalion
 * House Bloodthorn (Barony of Thornwald) - 75 men (3 platoons) - 2nd Battalion
 * House Towyr (Barony of Lesser Turm) - 50 men (2 platoons) - 4th Battalion
 * House Fykhe (Barony of Crow's Eye) - 50 men (2 platoons) - 4th Battlion
 * House Weeper (Barony of the Weeping Wood) - 50 men (2 platoons) - 5th Battalion
 * House Kralle (Bailiwick of Blood Crossing) - 50 men (2 platoons) - 1st Battalion
 * House Rosesmith (Bailiwick of Forgefield) - 50 men (2 platoons) - 1st Battalion
 * House Krahyn (Barony of Moorkamm) - 25 men (1 platoon) - 5th Battalion
 * House Edelthyge (Baronies of Rotmoor and Moortal) - 25 men (1 platoon) - 5th Battalion
 * House Darkfyre (Bailiwick of the Weeping Marsh) - 25 men (1 platoon) - 2nd Battalion

The Weeping Rangers
Formed after the conquest of Upper Rustridge, the Weeping Rangers, formally known as the Ranger Order of the Marsh, are a unit of scouts and archers dedicated to policing the Weeping Marsh, and area of marshland in the Upper Rustridge Valley. The order was the successor to the "Syppe vyn Mooryr" or "Order of Marsh Rangers", a group of woodsmen who served the Ravyns while they still lived in Arathi.
 * Current Chief Ranger - Karla Bloodthorn

Originally formed to contain the troll and undead threats in the marsh, the Weeping Rangers have since taken on the rolls of scouts and marksmen when the forces of Rustridge go to war.

Ranks of the Weeping Rangers

 * Chief Ranger/Ranger Captain - the leader of the rangers, the Chief Ranger commands the entire order. The current Chief Ranger is Karla Bloodthorn
 * Weeping Council - the Weeping Council generally consists of between three and five of the order's best rangers, along with the Chief Ranger and the head of the Weeping Hierophants
 * Master Ranger - Much like the Master Magi of the Order of the Bleeding Eye, the Master Rangers are rangers who have trained at least one apprentice.
 * Master Hierophant - The druidic counterpart to the Master Rangers, Master Hierophants are much the same, being druids who have trained at least one initiate.
 * Ranger - Also known as "Waldyr" in Ancient Rustridgi, rangers are members of the Order who have completed their apprenticeship.
 * Hierophant - Also known as "Waldkynn" or "Forest Priests" in Rustridgi, Hierophants are the druids of the Order.
 * Apprentice - Rangers-in-training, Apprentices are members of the Order who have yet to complete their apprenticeships.
 * Initiate - Much like the Apprentice, an Initiate is a Hierophant-in-training.

The Order of the Bleeding Eye
Also known as the Rustridge Circle of Magi, the Order of the Bleeding Eye serves as the institute for the training of Rustridgi magic users and is known to send its members to provide support for both the 6th Regiment and the Rustridge Naval Squadron.
 * Current High Archmagus - Samantha Smith

Unlike many Stormwindian groups of magi, the Bleeding Eye is known for its extremely lenient stance on the use of Blood magic. This stance has brought it into conflict with local members of the Church of the Holy Light multiple times, and many of the members of the order are seen as heathens and heretics by hard line church supporters, such as the Bellayns.

Originally based at the Bleeding Tower of Redstone Keep, from which they took their name, the Order has been forced to operate out of the keep's library tower ever since the Bleeding Towers virtual destruction in the Second War.

The coat of arms of the Order displays a red eye much like the one used by the Kirin Tor on brown. The motto of the circle is "Be Wary of Power, not Fearful".

Subdivisions of the Order:
The order is divided into seven main subgroups, known as circles, with the majority being based on elements of magic.
 * Fyrekreys (Circle of Fire) - The largest of the seven circles, the Fyrekreys is responsible for training the Order's pyromancers.
 * Frystkreys (Circle of Frost) - The second smallest of the elemental circles, the Frystkreys is responsible for the training of the Order's cryomancers.
 * Eysenkreys (Circle of Iron) - Unlike many groups of magi, the Bleeding Eye includes many mages with the ability to summon and manipulate metal. The Eysenkreys is the circle responsible for training these magi.
 * Blutkreys (Circle of Blood) - The most controversial, and the smallest of the elemental circle, the Blutkreys trains the Order's hemomancers.
 * Valkreys (Circle of (the) Wolf) - While the rest of the circles are responsible for the training of magi, the Valkreys trains the Order's shaman. Only accepting dwarves for much of its existence, in recent years the Valkreys has begun to except humans who have been afflicted with the Curse of the Worgen.
 * Kontyngentkreys (Circle of (the) Regiment) - One of the two circles not devoted to a magical element, the members of the Kontyngentkreys assist the 6th Regiment in battle.
 * Marynekreys (Circle of (the) Navy) - The smallest of all the circles, the members of the Marynekreys are required to be Hydromancers and serve as magical support for the Rustridge Naval Squadron.

Ranks of the Order

 * High Archmagus - The leader and most senior of the Order, the High Archmagus leads the Inner Circle of the Bleeding Eye. The current High Archmagus is Samantha Smith.
 * Archmagus - Senior members of the Inner Circle and the leaders of each of the subgroups, there are only seven Archmagi at a time.
 * High Magus - Junior members of the Inner Circle, there are three High Magi for each elemental subgroup, six for each of the other subgroups, and an additional twelve who serve as the Court Wizards for each Barony and Viscounty in Rustridge, for a total of thirty-nine. Each of the elemental subgroups contains High Magi of the Sorcerers, a High Magi of Conjurers and a High Magi of the Spellswords, while the Kontyngentkreys contains a High Magi for every Battalion in the Sixth Regiment and the Marynekreys has one for each ship aside from the HMS Vengance.
 * Master Magus - Once a Magus has trained an apprentice, they graduate to the level of Master Magus, and become senior members for their subgroup's Outer Circle.
 * Magus - A Senior Apprentice who passes the Order's trials becomes a Magus and a full member of the Bleeding Eye. This entitles them to the ability to take their position on their subgroup's Outer Circle and to take an apprentice of their own.
 * Senior Apprentice - After serving as a Junior Apprentice for at least six months, a aspiring member of the Order will graduate to Senior Apprentice and be assigned to a Magus. However, the required six months before graduating is liable to be ignored during war or other times of need.
 * Junior Apprentice - New aspirants to the order are assigned the rank of Junior Apprentice and are required to attend group classes for six months until they progress to Senior Apprentice.