| Duchy of Bearweald | |
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 Map of the Duchy | |
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Motto |
Revel in Red |
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Seat |
Kilgarde |
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Current Duke |
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Title |
Duke of Bearweald |
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Lands |
Earldom of Stonemore |
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Vassal Houses |
House of Kilbrook |
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Ruling House |
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Status |
Active |
The Duchy of Bearweald is a duchy within the Kingdom of Stromgarde that comprises four earldoms, its substantial land resides northern region of Arathi Highlands which is known for its rich in Truesilvers with bountiful fishery, lumber, distilleries, and farming establishments. The Trade Route in Bearward is very strict with its policies compared to other lands' trading policies because of the trade law that has taken effect in the Duchy. As a result, the bustling duchy lives off of its productions which the arathorians have pride over being able to live comfortably. The Duchy of Bearweald was established by Garnoc Kilbrook, bastard son of Lokolf the Greatbane and the Earl of Stonemore. The history within these lands consists of major civil war between the four houses, wrestling for power. However, Garnoc Kilbrook has managed to bring the Houses together, formed an allegiance to dispel the sense of rivalry, and thus four houses, and four lands united to create a duchy, the duchy of Bearweald.
Despite the sizes and importance of each land, Earldom of Stonemore ruled under House Kilbrook has been deeply respected by the other major houses, enough to gain an upper hand in the ducal court. Thus, Garnoc Kilbrook became the first Duke of Bearweald. For hundreds of years, the ducal prosper peacefully under House Kilbrook's reign until the Second War. Many minor houses and all four major houses were thought to be extinct from the massacre. During this time, the duchy was considered defunct as it was overrun with ogres and trolls. After thirty-four years of the defunct, Lord Marcus Kilbrook was able to reclaim the lands along with two lords and one lady shortly after the Alliance's victory at the Battle for Stromgarde and was making moves towards the restoration of the Duchy.
Even though Marcus Kilbrook was the sole heir to the duchy, Lord Kilbrook felt that he wasn't ready to take on the responsibility as a Duke which resulted in hours of heated discussion between the four houses which thought to be extinct would come to an agreement that Lord Cedric Warluck, one of the oldest will take on the mantle as a Duke while the others will rule their birthrights and the Duchy's Coat of Arms will remain the same.
Currently[]
For years as Marcus worked tirelessly to prove his worth to the Kingdom of Stromgarde and his homeland. Countless times he has proven himself worthy and yet it wasn't enough for himself. Until Duke Lionblood has recognized his selfless dedication, fortitude, and resolve for the Kingdom of Stromgarde.
The three major houses in the Duchy of Bearweald discussed and decided that Marcus was ready to serve the Duchy as a Duke, Cedric Warluck abdicates his position, handing it back to his old friend as promised.
Economy[]
Hard workers and devout worshipers of the Holy Light and the Old Ways. The citizens of the Stonemore have worked on the land for centuries, and continue to improve it. Despite it previously destroyed by the orcish horde, the resilient people of the Stonemore have endured with their indomitability and dignity. The Earldom serves under House Kilbrook to aid House Trollbane with the Kingdom of Stromgarde by trading consumables and weaponry. The Duchy of Bearweald has formed its militia to deal with the constant threat of the Alterac Syndicate.
As much of the Bearweald's economy is dependent upon the true silver mines, fisheries, lumbermills, distilleries, and farming establishments most citizens have found employment rather easily. With the recent passage of a law that guarantees them a reasonable wage and death benefits. The majority of profits come from exporting truesilver and Bearweald ales, and a small proportion of consumables.
Earldoms[]
Stonemore[]
The Earldom of Stonemore is an earldom that is currently being ruled by the House of Kilbrook that resides along the north-western region of the Duchy of Bearweald. The Earldom contains three baronies with their respective villages/lands; Westerdale & Kilbrook Manor, Dunswitch & Berthierbrook Village, and Everview & Highvale Village. Stonemore is well known for its bountiful fishery, lumber, farming, and mining establishments.
Oldrock[]
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Trueoak[]
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Warweald[]
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