Barony of Rhos

March of Avercroft
 **Ruler**
 **Ruling House**
 **Resident Houses**
 **Seat**
 **Settlements**
* Town of Oxmere
* Staverton Port
* Village of Brittleford
* Township of Dalry
 **Beliefs**
 **Founded**

The **Barony of Rhos** is located west of De Vere Manor and northwest of the main town of Halton in the north western area of Avercroft. It is small with a few dedicated farms, with one well-respected noble family. Within the Barony itself, it has a small township called Deerborough, which is named as such due to the dense population of deer in the area. It is not frequently visited save for the use of the grand hunting lodge by various Houses within the county. Residents tend to keep to themselves.

It is heavily shrouded by forestry and the local wildlife much like the rest of the neighboring Barony's. The township of Dalry has a few essential and nonessential businesses that consist of a butcher, general store, smithery, tavern and a distillery.

## Culture

Traditional in the sense that it is a small barony. Practically everyone knows everyone but unlike larger towns, everyone in Rhos desires privacy and respects it for the most part. The houses and farms are spread out enough that privacy was prized above all and if anything was witnessed, it was never spoken of or repeated unless there was a danger to the community as whole.

While Lady De Vere may be the ruler of Avercroft, Lord Rolan Blackwood is who the townspeople of Rhos look to, who they respect, as well as fear due in part to the families reputation of being equally as cold as they were kind. They are all staunch loyalists to the Blackwood name, having served the late Lord Bastien Blackwood, and understand the insular, almost private environment in which they've remained throughout many generations.

### Religious Beliefs

All residents are devout followers of the Church of the Holy Light, nearly every one of them make the weekly trip to Halton and join together in sermon and prayer, held in the small Halton Chapel.

### Local Holidays

The annual Celebration of Life picnic is usually held July 4th and was recognized by the Barony of Rhos. However due to the estrangement between Bastien Blackwood and his sister Charlene De Vere it was ordered that none of those under his charge would be permitted to attend the De Vere estate for the celebration. In time however the people of Rhos became hopeful that would change under Rolan's leadership as many of their relatives lived in the Barony of Upton.

The second Saturday of October is known as Family Feasting, and is a holiday celebrated by the county in the town of Halton, at the town hall. It is an evening of Feasting and Dance. It is widely known throughout the county that many families conceive around this time as celebrations carry well into the night and following morning; thus many of the children throughout the county are similar in age.

## Economy & Resources

The County really does not have much to sustain itself alone and frequently imports goods from Eastvale and Lakeridge primarily, but have a monthly caravan from Stormwind as well. Some families have small personal gardens to grow their own herbs, fruits or vegetables, but most consumables are imported to include dairy.

## History

### Founding

The township of Dalry was officially founded in 588 K.Y by Bastien Blackwood, who was recognized for his unwavering duty to the Brotherhood of the Horse and the Knights of Stormwind, having been elevated to nobility by House Wrynn years prior.

### Destruction

Much of the Barony was destroyed during the First War when the Orcs invaded Stormwind and neighboring areas. Efforts to rebuild did not take place until after Stormwind was Liberated by the Alliance of Lordaeron.

### Present Day

The County is now under the rightful rule of Rolan Aros Blackwood by Thibault Bassett, Duke of Wyndamere's decree.