Duchy of Whitemarch

**Ruler**
 **Ruling House**
 **Resident Houses**
* House Fane-Talbot
* House Black
* House Grey
* House Hastings
 **Seat**
 **Baronies**
	+ Barony of Crasmere
* County of Westmoor
	+ Barony of Kiningdale
	+ Barony of Caerleon
	+ Barony of Whitebridge
	+ Barony of the Moors
	+ Barony of Cresthill
* County of Caern
 **Beliefs**
 **Founded**

The **Duchy of Whitemarch** is a border duchy on the eastern coast of the Redridge Mountains, known for its strong hold on trade from the Forbidden Sea. The seat of the duchy is the mountain city of Crasmere, a wintery stronghold that defends against orcish incursions from the Burning Steppes.

## History

The Duchy of Whitemarch has a long history muddled by wars, insurrections, and civil unrest. First formed following the Consolidation of the Realm, the first dukes of Whitemarch began to tame the frozen heights of the eastern Redridge Mountains, building the city of Crasmere on the edge of the lake from where the city takes its name.

During the First War, much of Whitemarch was left in ruins and abandoned by its people. Crasmere, Kiningdale, and Caerleon remained inhabited, though the populations of all three cities were nearly a fifth of their pre-war levels. The counties that made up the duchy broke away with no centralized leadership.

The Third War saw the reconsolidation of Westmoor, with Kiningdale, Cresthill, and Whitebridge swearing fealty to the Count of Caerleon.

Most recently, the realm has fallen fully under the control of the Duke and Duchess of Whitemarch, Richard Fane and Imogen Tyndall-Fane.

## Counties and Notable Settlements

### The County of Crasmere

#### The City of Crasmere

Crasmere is a mountain fortress first and foremost, with the surrounding city growing over the years. Its keep serves as the seat of Whitemarch.

#### The Island of Anthal'rethor

Anthal'rethor is an ancient mage tower located in the center of Lake Crasmere. The inhabitants of the island are known to be amongst the strongest mages in the Kingdom of Stormwind, however their training regime leads to distrust between the commoners and the Mage Council.

### The County of Westmoor

#### The City of Caerleon

Careleon is a major port city located on the eastern coast of Westmoor, with ships entering and exiting its waters daily. Large markets have been established in the harbor and it is generally regarded as a vibrant city with a mix of cultures. It is the seat of the Earldom of Westmoor, the Earl ruling from the large keep overlooking the sea.

#### **Castle Bramber**

Castle Bramber is the dynastic seat of House Fane-Talbot.

### The County of Caern

#### The City of Vierroux

Vierroux is the seat of the County of Caern, an oceanside port-city that primarily constructs ships-of-the-line of the ducal fleet of Whitemarch.

### The County of Auxille

#### The Gates of Chamont

The Gates of Chamont are, in fact, a city formed in the valley of the mountains separating Caern and Auxille. It serves as a formidable defensive structure for those attempting to breach into the resource-rich county.

### The City of Annebury

#### The City of Annebury

Annebury is a modest holding along the southern coast of the Redridge Mountains, bordering the Duchy of Whitemarch, centered around a port by the same name. While not a vassal of Whitemarch, a treaty requires the city to pay heavy taxes in return for its continued independence.