Territories

## **New Hanover**

> "They rushed to New Hanover thinking riches awaited... boy, were they wrong."
> *-Bradley Keane*
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New Hanover is one of the five ***territories*** and is the second largest territory after New Austin. The region of New Hanover has been synonymous with becoming rich, but many don't know how. Completely covered in lush forests, flourishing wildlife and some of the tallest mountains, the region of New Hanover has become a haven for generations of families and travelers alike. The region is further separated into three sub-divisions consisting of The Heartlands, Cumberland Forest and Roanoke Ridge. Though all three are beautiful in their own rights, travelers and generations of families have called The Heartlands home for many, many reasons beyond what it is affectionately named. Beyond The Heartlands, in Roanoke Ridge you'll find misty weather filled with small villages focused on striking it rich mining for gold and other precious metals. Throughout the brief Cumberland Forest, you'll find a diverse wildlife as you transition between The Heartlands and Roanoke Ridge.

#### The Heartlands

The true home to many of New Hanover, The Heartlands is a large set of rolling plains that makes it ideal for travel methods such as the railroad and horse cart. Due to the early settling of this particular area, there have also been generations of families that have co-existed in the West with it's many threats. Notable families such as the Faradays and the Keanes find themselves at home in the Valentine, a prospering town for decades.

#### Valentine

Valentine has maintained a reputation as a travelers place for rest, simple pleasantries and safe (but temporary) harbor for decades. Located at a central location in the state of New Hanover - many travelers find themselves taking refuge there.

#### Cumberland Forest

The Cumberland Forest can be found to the northeast of Valentine and contains a mixture of wildlife that will always keep you on your toes. Travelers in search of food have found game after game in this region.

#### Roanoke Ridge

Much different than Cumberland Forest, the Roanoke Ridge area is a mountainous and foggy region that is abundant with precious, but yet to be discovered metals. With a few scattered villages throughout, this is not the place to get lost and hungry.

#### Regional Sheriff's Department

* **Sheriff:** *U.S. Marshall* James Faraday
* **Chief Deputy:** Wesley Woodford
* **Captain:** Flynn Davis
* **Lieutenants:** N/A
* **Deputies:** Clementine Thompson, Johnny Doe
* **Primary Jurisdictions:** Valentine, Annesburg, Van Horn Trading Post, Emerald Ranch, Horseshoe Overlook, Beaver Hollow

## **West Elizabeth**

#### Regional Sheriff's Department

* **Sheriff:** *John Cartwright*
* **Chief Deputy:** N/A
* **Captain:** N/A
* **Lieutenants:** Gerald Morgan
* **Deputies:** Micah Cornwell
* **Primary Jurisdictions:** Blackwater, Strawberry, Beecher's Hope, Pronghorn Ranch
* **Notable Gangs:** Blackwater Bandits

## **Lemoyne**

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Lemoyne is the most sophisticated of the five territories of *The Lands* with the crown jewel settlement of Saint Denis. The territory of Lemoyne has been closely related to wealth, industrialization and it's unique biodiversity that other larger regions do not have. Out in the Bayou Nwa, many factories and orchards can be found where the French originally settled (hence Saint Denis!). Although once French, do not be fooled as there are Confederate battle sights and other memories of the Civil War years back. While Saint Denis exists on the eastern most part in the port, there is also the Scarlett Meadows, Bayou Nwa, and Bluewater Marsh... all of which serve their purpose.

#### Scarlett Meadows

From plains and rolling hills to swamplands, the Scarlett Meadows contains a lot of unique landscape but none more than the red dirt. Though describing flowing meadows, this region is quite barren and relies on heavy rains to overflow from New Hanover. Deep within its rolling hills and plains is the settlement of Rhodes where travelers can find a lovely reprieve from their long travels.

#### Bayou Nwa

With swamps fed by the Kamassa River, the Bayou Nwa region provides a large buffer between the rest of the world and the port of Saint Denis to the east. Filled with floodplains and swamplands alike, the waters are littered with alligators and travelers have historically gone missing in the lands. Although a centerpoint of wealth, the bayous and outlying areas of the Saint Denis area are riddled with shacks.

#### Regional Sheriff's Department

* **Sheriff:** *Josiah Horner*
* **Chief Deputy:** Bart Boone
* **Captain:** Milton Morris
* **Lieutenants:** N/A
* **Deputies:** William “Blue” Slaughter, Brett Boone
* **Primary Jurisdictions:** Rhodes, Saint Denis, Clemens Point, Lakay, Shady Belle