House Locksley

**Head of House**
 **Heiress**
 **Seat**
 **Lands**
* Barony of House Frostlance
 **Overlords**
 **Vassals**
* House Astallane
 **Founder**

**House Locksley** is a Stormwindian noble house that rules over the March of Achistan in Burning Steppes.

House Locksley was founded at the end of the Second War, in 6 ADP. The lands were granted to Marquis Johnathon Locksley at the end of the Second War, as a reward for his loyal service in the Stormwiden Army. He did all he could to establish the great House, and to build up the many Baronies around the surrounding grounds.

## History

### Founding

House Locksley was founded in 6 ADP when House Wrynn elevated Johnathon Locksley to nobility.

### Second War

House Locksley was established at the ending of the Second War.

### Present Day

House Locksley continues to rule over the March of Achistan.

Founded at the end of the Second War, by House Wrynn, Marquis Johnathon Locksley worked hard to establish the holdings. The surrounding Baronies were founded by Johnathon's Brother's in Service. There are several Baronies under the House's controls. Barony of House Falcon, Barony of House Frostlance, and the Barony of House Wellington all united under the lead of House Locksley. Johnathon Locksley led the holdings single-handedly until his marriage to Dalektra Locksley. She was elevated to the noble status of Marchioness, and later became the soul heiress when Johnathon Locksley died of grievous wounds in his loyal service to the Third War.

The House has three known Vassalships. House Montarac, House Astallane, and House Sutillion.

## Notable Members

### Dalektra Locksley

Marchioness Dalektra Locksley is the current head of House Locksley.

### Johnathon Locksley

House Locksley was founded by Johnathon Locksley in 6ADP.

Johnathon Locksley was the only Noteable member of the House. He ruled single handed as the Marquis. His House was supported by the Baronies of House Falcon, House Canterbury, and House Wellington. House Canterbury was later sold, and remade into House Frostlance. The houses were founded by Baron Rory Falcon, Baron Verielon Canterbury, and Baron Darex Wellington. Further support was given by the vassals of House Montarac, House Astallane, and House Sutillon. They were founded by Lord Garilvius Montarac, Lord Sirolus Astallane, and Lord Lurillis Sutillon. House Frostlance was founded by Baron Roth'elon Forstlance.

## Lands and Vassals

### March of Achistan

House Locksley rules the March of Achistan, a land holding in the mountains of the Burning Steppes. House Locksley is known for their many mines, and rich mineral resources. The Locksley Thorium Ore mines produce Thorium Ore, Star Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Large Opal, Arcane Crystal, Huge Emerald, Azerothian Diamond, and Souldarite. The Locksley Gold Ore mines produce Jade, Lesser Moonstone, and Citrine. The Locksley Dark Iron Ore mines also produce Black Dimond's. The Locksley Silver Ore mines also produce Moss Agate. The Locksley Iron Ore mines also produce Jade, and Aquamarine, The Locksley Copper Ore mines produce Malachite, Tigers Eye, and Shadow Gem. The Locksley Mithril Ore mines also produce Citrine, Aquamarine, and Star Rubys, these are a few of the blessings of this scorched land. House Locksley is well known for its lush cotton plantations. As far as the eye can see in the summer months cotton blooms in puffy wisps. Residents of House Locksley keep private gardens, for herbs, and minor produce. They have modest family farm steads, and live pleasant lives. House Locksley has sizeable fruit orchards that harvest crops of apples, pears, peaches, and plums. The Barony of House Falcon, Barony of House Frostlance, and the Barony of House Wellington all reside in the surrounding lands of the March of Achistan. House Falcon is known for its Merlin, Peregrine, and Collared Forest Falcons. They are sold as a means to carry mail, as well as to hunt prey for Gentlemen's Sports. House Frostlance is well known for its summer wines. Its vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see. Its grapes are known for their slightly tart favor, giving their wines a signature flavor. House Frostlance also presides over the second most productive farming province. Stillview Farmstead which produces fields of lush ripe crimson tomatoes, sweet onions, and juicy blush pedal turnips. House Wellington is known for the cattle its raised. Pure Wellington beef is a prized meat sought after by many nobles for their dinner tables. It is perfect for the most delicate of palates. House Wellington also has delicious mutton, from their sheep farms. These farms also produce wool, and a product known by healers as lanolin. Goat, and Chicken Farms also dot the landscape making it a well-rounded dinner table. Feathers, and hides are exported to House Frostlance. House Wellington also has nesting grounds for rabbits, and many other domesticated livestock. Rabbit fur is a prized fashion of commoner Wives. House Wellington presides over the lumber industry of the Heartwood Farmstead. Heartwood Farmstead grows Ebony, Sandlewood, and Purple Heartwood lumber. The lumber is web treated.

### Vassals

House Montarac, House Astallane, and House Sutillon, and their knights serve House Locksley.

Founded by Baron Garilvius Montarac, Baron Sirolus Astallane, and Baron Lurillis Sutillon. House Montarac is known for its trade deals in fine racing steeds. Some of the best Gilnean Racehorses are born, and breed under this House's watchful eye. House Astallane is in charge of several mines. They produce common minerals such as salt, quartz, and talc. House Sutillon is known for its trade in fine lumber. Birchwood, aspen, and cedar to name a few. The lumber is web treated.

## Coat of Arms

**Crest:** Golden Lion

**Helm:** Sallet Helm

**Coronet:**
Marchioness Coronet

**Torse Colors:**
Black, Gold, Silver, and Sapphire

**Supporters:**
Falcons

**Description of Shield:**
A large golden lion in the center of an onyx metal shield, with two tiny lanterns above the lion's brow.

**Orders:**
Stormwind Knighthood

**Motto:**
"Beacon in the darkness, light of hope."

**Provincial Compartment:**
Burning Steppes