Barony of Bloodsong Estate

**Ruler**
 **Ruling House**
 **Resident Houses**
* House Bloodsong
 **Seat**
 **Settlements**
* Bloodsong Bakery
 **Beliefs**
 **Founded**

A pleasant little homestead bordering the County of Shadowvein, on a decent patch of land near some old, mysterious ruins.

Many baked goods and food are made daily in here. Restaurants, cafes and bakeries are placed by the front of the entrance to the manor. It is a popular stop for tourists and travelers to get a warm, hearty meal before heading back to their travels.

## Culture

The people within the homestead are a friendly bunch. The Estate is as humble and simple of a settlement as they come, and the people tend to make do with little, but nonetheless rely on each other for anything. Be they outsiders, newcomers, or locals, there is always someone with a smile and a helping hand to lend assistance, where they can.

In spite of the simplicity in resources, there is a great amount of food culture found within its borders, influenced by the Baroness' own business, The Bloodsong Bakery, which reflects on the varied, diverse and tasty cuisine of the locals.

### Religion and Beliefs

The townsfolk within the Barony come from varied backgrounds and religions. Though the most common is that of the Holy Light, given the locals to the region, it is still a widely accepting community where none are judged for their path, faith or beliefs.

The villagers often align with the Baroness' ideas of acceptance and peace, therefore encroaching a wide array of values that center in offering a place where all are felt warm, welcome and peaceful, which makes it a delightful spot to passing travelers.

### Celebrations, Festivals and Holidays

Despite being a small town, the people tend to hold many festivals and celebrations in honor of yearly holidays, with banquets, feasts and small markets for each, including but not limited to Hallow's End, Winter's Veil, the Pilgrim's Feast, Harvest Festival, Noblegarden, and many more!

These tend to take place within the center courtyard of the Estate.

## Economy & Resources

The Estate's economy primarily relies on two main elements.

Firstly being the produce harvested from farms, crops and livestock gathered during the fertile seasons of the year. Supplying and trading wheat, a wide array of fruits and vegetables, and a varied assortment of dairy goods and products.

The second is a prosperous tourism industry, often attracting adventurers and travelers headed to Shadowvein or other nearby territories in search for a warm, comfortable room and hearty meals. Restaurants and cafés are sure to make a dent on the coin purses of visitors, but rarely do any customers leave unsatisfied. Halaena ensures quality is maintained.

Being that the Barony is located in one of the less tenebrous regions of Duskwood, it is overall an ideal destination for any passer-bys.

## History

### Founding

The Bloodsong Estate was gifted to Halaena by Countess Tanila Dal'Aresh by assigning her as a vassal to House Falore'Dal, in 638. Through months of hard work and dedication, she built it into a humble settlement which shines with prosperity in the otherwise dreary depths of Duskwood's forests and mountains. Thus it became an extension to the County of Shadowvein under the rule of the Baroness, sworn to the Countess.

### Present Day

Eventually, Halaena wished to be able to rule these lands independent from her liége, and she requested the Countess grant her autonomy to rule them on her own. During late 638, she graciously granted her the right, and has since made it into a peaceful Barony and a popular stop for travelers.

## Settlements

### Bloodsong Manor

It is the seat of power to the Baroness and her main home. It holds plenty of room to provide for pets, livestock, weapons, magical research and a large hoarding of trinkets and treasures which she and her husband collectively refer to as The Collection.

### Bloodsong Bakery

A building dedicated to serving as the headquarters for Halaena's business in baking and gastronomy, producing many sweets and bread to offer both for free and for purchase to those outside of the Barony as well as in it.

### Bloodsong Village

The township surrounding the Manor. It holds a church, a mill, a blacksmith, a tannery, and a main courtyard with a well, surrounded by restaurants, culinary and touristic attractions, as well as a cute souvenir shop.

## Houses

House Falore'Dal formerly ruled The Bloodsong Estate, known for its skill in magics, research, archival work, linguistics and charity works, but has since allowed the Barony to be ruled with autonomy.

House Bloodsong remains the leading ruling sovereign over the lands, aided in occasion by the Baroness' husband, Sir Klimin Bloodsong-Rimebinder, and his house, House Rimebinder.