North's End Cross

The chivalric town of North's End Cross lies on the North's End Delta. Guarding the east North Burn from the horrors and dangers of the deep North Burn in the west. The town's architectural style is a testament to its martial traditions. Buildings are made from sturdy materials, with stone being the primary construction components. Many structures bear defensive fortifications such as battlements, and the entire town is surrounded by a high wall equipped with watchtowers. The entirety of North's End Cross, from the mighty walls and towers to the inns and taverns are functional and militaristic in appearance.
The atmosphere in North's End Cross is one of constant vigilance. The people are disciplined, and a strong sense of duty prevails. The town is a mix of warriors, hunters, and traders, all united by their commitment to maintaining the town's security. Visitors may feel both a sense of security and tension in the air, knowing that danger is ever-present on the outskirts.
The town is governed by the Castllie of North's End Cross, a order of knights led by Knight-Captian Aric Sommerschwert, a respected figure known for his martial and tactical prowess.
Some points of Interest:
* "The Shield and Blade Inn" - Inn
* "Froststeel Armory" - Shop
* "The Grand Watchtower" - Monument 
=== Defences ===
North's End Cross is heavily fortified to protect against both the elements and the creatures of the North Burn. The town boasts an elite guard, comprised of knights, foot soldiers and crossbowmen. Each soldier is trained both in personal combat as well as unit formations. The castle town's walls are lined with ballistae and watchtowers. Smaller watchtowers line the hills and forests around North's End Cross for early warning of any approaching threats. 
== History ==
North's End Cross was founded in 1222 AtS by the Order of the Silver Rose, a knights order originating from the Kingdom of Rittersdamm. Officially they were sent to the North Burn to protect the more colonized and safer eastern regions of Hordragner from the more dangerous and wild western Deep North Burn, but in reality, they were exiled from the kingdom two knights of their ranks fought and died over the hand of a local nobles daughter.
Regardless of the real reason for their departure from Ritterdamm, the order quickly established a small fort near the North's End Delta, where they kept watch to ensure the regions safety from monstrous incursions.
By the year 1245 AtS the king of Rittersdamm commended the order for their sense of duty and lifted their exile. Most knights chose to stay, sworn to defend Hordragner. 
By the year 1322, on the one hundredth anniversary of the orders arrival, what was once a tiny wooden fort had transformed into an impressive castle town, taking in adventurers, merchants and refugees from failed settlements as its citizens. During the centennial, the newly crowned queen of Rittersdamm arrived in North's End Cross with a host of gifts to thank them for their service. She personally knighted each member of the Order of the Silver Rose and then presented them with an even grander gift: a letter of ascension by the Grand Prince of the Confederation of Haystan. The order received sovereignty over the land around the Norh's End Delta and its rivers and would henceforth be known as the Castllie of the Silver Rose.
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