Duchy of Astordale

Astordale is a low valley hidden away by the mountains of Lordaeron, just north of the Thondroril River. Once known at the Duchy of Astordale, it has long since fell after the fall of Lordaeron to the Scourge. It's abandonment has led to the populus primarily being Necromancers and the undead. 
== City and Settlements ==
Astordale is nestled in a low valley, surrounded by the mountains of the Plaguelands on each side. It's only access points are a mountain pass from either the Eastern or Western Plaguelands, and entry from the Thondroril River.
After trekking through a cavern which the river runs through, on would see the main city in the distance, what was once a sprawling city of Lorderonian farmers has long since turned to ruin. The walls that once protected the great city in shambles, a shadow of their former selves. The river runs all the way through the city, cutting through the center, and is then irrigated at the end of the city to the various farms and settlements outside of the city.
=== Hawkenforth ===
The city of Hawkenforth is nestled right in the center of the valley, the Thondroril River running directly through the city through various canals the split the city in three main districts in a Y pattern, the fourth district being a branch of the Farmers market, but is also the largest district. Hawkinforth is the capital city of Astordale, its crown jewel in the center of the valley.
=== Talongarde & Eastwing ===
Two sizeable farming communities of Talongarde and Eastwing are the bread baskets of the Duchy of Astordale. These communities are known for growing and producing many different products, such as:
* Dairy
* Beef Products
* Corn
* Wheat
* Barley
* Apples
* Pork
The Duchy is highly influenced by farming, and most of its wealth and income comes from selling and trading such products. Various unexplored regions are yet to be discovered, a large portion of the duchy has been over taken by woodlands known as Sylfan Forest. The Forest is no able to be explored without a proper team of soldiers, as it is still infested with undead. 
Near the forest is the Barony of Vasregal, another farming community owned by Baroness Aeristani Vintel. 
== Recent Events ==
As of recent, with the aid of Lawspeaker Toderick Stoneward, and a few Alteraci allies, Zaria R. Blackmoore has successfully claimed Astordale, and is current Duchess of the lands. 
The Duchy of Astordale is presently under construction, while the major city of Hawkenforth is near completion, the outlying territories have yet to be fully restored and reclaimed. Most of the major farmlands are corrupted by dark scourge magics, and constant cleansing needs to be done to ensure the lands will be sufficient for use once more. 
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