March of Duskreach

**Ruler**
 **Ruling House**
 **Resident Houses**
* House Stillbrook
 **Seat**
 **Settlements**
* Willowton
* Duskweald
 **Beliefs**
 **Founded**

The **March of Duskreach** is a valley nestled in the mountains in southeast Duskwood. It is a self-sustaining territory, relying very little on the Crown and neighboring trade for supplies, and thus comfortably provides its surplus grain, lumber, and iron to Stormwind. Though it is largely self-sustaining, the March of Duskreach is not prosperous enough to field a large army, but it still provides what soldiers it can to the Stormwind Military.

## Culture

The people of the March of Duskreach are somewhat isolationist, but accepting of travelers. Few people from Duskreach are afflicted with wanderlust, and most are simply content to live humble lives within the valley they call home. Despite this, Duskreachers are a loyal and hardy people. If they trust someone - no matter where they're from - they will fight for them.

### Religious Beliefs

Most people within the March of Duskreach believe in the Church of the Holy Light. There are some, however, who prefer the more mystical belief systems of the Harvest Witches.

## Economy & Resources

The March of Duskreach is bountiful in trees, as the valley houses a dense forest. The hills surrounding the valley, as well as Rosepeak Mountain, have an unknown amount of iron, and the March has two established mines at the base of the mountain. The March also has a thriving fishing industry within its two lakes, and after an agriculture revitalization with the help of Harvest Witches, Duskreach has no shortage of grain.

The March is a largely self-sustaining territory, but it remains less prosperous than the lush lands to the north and west. Nonetheless, House Valeriel, who rules over the March if Duskreach, sends much of its surplus grain, fish, lumber, and iron to the Crown of Stormwind.

## History

### Founding

The March of Duskreach was founded in 482 K.Y. when House Wrynn granted the newly settled land to Marcus Stillbrook, the founding member of House Stillbrook, after a long and distinguished military career.

### Abandonment

Though the First War didn't reach the March of Duskreach, its people abandoned the valley to flee to Lordaeron after Stormwind City was razed. Later, after the Stormwind territories were being resettled, its people returned to the valley of Duskreach. House Stillbrook championed for the return of Duskreach's prosperity, but to this day it never has, despite recent advances.

### Present Day

The March of Duskreach remains a relatively unknown area within Duskwood, but in recent years it has regained its footing and now provides its surplus supplies to the Crown of Stormwind. Marchioness Amber Stillbrook ruled over the March briefly. She has ruled with integrity, but her status as the youngest child of her late father left some skeptical of her ability. And it would seem those people were right. It wasn't long before Amber Stillbrook made her friend Eiphrey Valeriel, who was also of noble blood, her heir and subsequently abdicated her position to the elven woman. Eiphrey Valeriel now rules Duskreach and its people.

## Settlements

### Rosepeak City

Rosepeak is the capital city of the March of Duskreach. Its primary feature is it is built up the side of a mountain. The main city districts rest at the base of the mountain, while houses and shops have been built to nearly halfway to the peak.

### Willowton

Willowton and its Barony are responsible for the vast majority of the March's agricultural efforts.

### Duskweald

Duskweald is a small mining town that sits at the base of the western side of Rosepeak Mountain.

### Moonbright

Moonbright is a village on an island in the Duskreach Lake. The only way onto the island is by ship.

## Houses

House Valeriel rules the March of Duskreach. They are an ancient house whose lineage can be traced to the founding of Quel'thalas, but now they are obscure and near extinct.

House Stillbrook ruled over the March of Duskreach for many years from its seat in Rosepeak City. However, it recently abdicated its position of power to House Valeriel, and now serves as vassals ruling over Moonbright.

House Reach controls Willowton and its Barony, and serves House Valerial.