Barony of Frostlance

**Ruler**
 **Ruling House**
 **Seat**
 **Settlements**
* Duskgrove Township
* Summeracre Township
* Staghaven Township
 **Beliefs**
 **Founded**

This barony sits in the lower part of the Burning Steppes, a holding of the March of Achistan. It was granted as a gift from Dalektra Locksley to Roth'elon Frostlance, to assist in overseeing the holdings of House Locksley.

The barony is most noted for its wine production. The vineyards are vast, stretching for miles over the fertile land that exists within. They grow several sister strains of grapes used to produce a vast array of flavored wines. Most of the grapes are harvested in late autumn, with some of the colder varieties harvested after the turn of the new year. Known for their slightly tart flavor, these grapes give their wines a signature blend with a full body. House Frostlance also presides over the second most productive farming province within the March, producing wheat, barley, buckwheat and sweetcorn.

### Vassals

The people of Autumnshire are welcoming and friendly, with the folk from the outside towns being more reserved but no less cheerful.

### Religious Beliefs

Some residents can be considered superstitious, but most believe in the Church of the Holy Light, same as their holding March.

### Local Holidays

The local holidays are identical to those of the March of Achistan.

## Economy & Resources

Autumnshire farmstead is the largest settlement within the Frostlance barony. Initially a modest farmstead, its vast acres of golden wheat, barley, buckwheat, and sweet corn gave way to numerous homes, minor industries (blacksmithing, innkeeps, taverns, and other farming industry supports) as well as a selective yet prestigious private Mage's college situated within a large tower towards its center. This stone tower also serves as the settlement's keep, with the highest rooms in the tower serving as the seat of local governance.Holiday celebrations and festivals for the region are held at the large fairgrounds within the walls of the settlement. A majestic park filled with dream grass and wild flowers grown in spite of the local terrain with the help of magic.

Duskgrove is a smaller township on the edge of several acres of densely forested land. Situated at a crossroads, it is an inevitable destination for passing trade wagons, and thus has a bustling marketplace at its center comprised of several trade posts and stalls for passing carts. A small hunters' guild, gamekeepers, and foresters also reside here. Several tanneries and leather workers sit between the treeline and the town proper.

Summeracre is focused on the ancient vineyards themselves, hosting vast fields of formidable grapes that take advantage of the rich soil and warm climate. A vast number of houses, pubs, and grocers are positioned along these fields. These grapes and the land that grows them are renowned for producing a wine with a distinct and tart flavor. These vineyards stretch all the way to the farmlands of Autumnshire, as rows of grape trellises give way to rolling fields of golden wheat.

Staghaven is another small collection of houses that support its wineries - positioned close to Summeracre, this walled settlement is filled with buildings including several warehouses, marketplaces, and enchanted stockrooms to speed the aging of the wine itself (commonly referred to as “time rooms”). The township works closely with the local mages college, and thus signs of the arcane can be seen in some buildings - runes, script, and small libraries among some examples.

Mythmere is the northernmost township, with its most notable landmark being a vast stoneworking camp. Much of its stone is shipped to Khaz Modan, so the architecture and various signage is a mixture of human and dwarven styles. Various artisans live and work here, crafting stone for both practical and artistic purposes.

## History

### Founding

The Frostlance Barony was founded in 38 ADP. It keeps its current position within the Burning Steppes.

## Settlements

This barony has the following towns: Duskgrove, Summeracre, Staghaven, Mythmere, and Autumncliff. Autumcliff is both the largest and grandest among them, as well as the seat of local governance.

## Houses

House Frostlance is a holding of the March of Achistan.

## Gallery

The barony's signature blend, it is the most sold and sought after of their wines.ht after.A festive top shelf blend for special occasions.A gifted blend for the New Year!A delicate blend dedicated to the Marchioness Dalektra Locksley herself.A view of the sister vineyards at dawn, the mountain fog still in the air.