Zaramar

**Overlord**
 **Ruler**
 **Seat**
 **Beliefs**
* Pantheon
 **Founded**
 **Incorporated**
 **Re-organized**

The **County of Zâramar** is the county seat of the Duchess of Coldwake, located in the central Zâramar Valley in the Duchy of Coldwake.

## History

### The Dwarven Frontier

During the Southward Expansion into the Vale, a handful of wealthy Stormwind families led the charge into the Kingdom's newest untapped colonial holdings, bringing an army of dwarven miners and settlers to harvest precious ores and gems from the earth. Within the span of just a few years, the Zâramar Valley became known as one of the more lucrative frontiers in the land; a place where the everyman had an opportunity to share in the realm's prosperity.

Over time, the Valley grew rich and populous. Although the region has been ruled by Stormwind's governors, the settlers of Zâramar remained largely self-sufficient in their local communities. No petty political squabbles or vain flexing of power could ever triumph over the solidarity of the region's union power.

The reign of Crown-appointed governors came to an end in 634 KY when Duke Finnegan Quill was granted stewardship over the region. In the same year, Zâramar was incorporated as a Barony within the then-County of Coldwake (now Duchy).

In 637 KY, Leah Rainweaver Quill, the Duchess of Coldwake, was gifted the land by her husband, the Duke of Coldwake. The region was re-organized and elevated as the County of Zâramar.

## Economy and Resources

The County of Zâramar has enjoyed great prosperity, owed in large part to the fertile soil and mineral-rich foothills that surround Loch Zâramar. Upon the hills and valleys, several farms produce cash crops such as coffee, sugar cane, and tobacco. Deep within the mountains, several mines harvest copper, iron, and gold. Additionally, Zâramar's prime location along the Loch has given rise to a bustling fishing and tourism industry.

## Settlements

### Runehaven

Runehaven is the capital of Zâramar and the largest settlement within the region. It is a fortified township built along a peninsula which stretches prominently into Loch Zâramar. It is here that the Duke and Duchess spend more leisurely occasions at a relatively modest, but elegant manor built right on the shores of the Loch. Runehaven's economy is largely supported by its harbor and several large factories. Along with the rest of the region, the town enjoys relative peace and tranquility.

### Dun Tiraz

Dun Tiraz is a military fortress under the immediate command of Ser Duras Anvilwald, Commander of the Zâramar Watch. It is this fortress that guards the western shores and entrance into the Zâramar Valley. Dun Tiraz boasts a sizeable garrison of troops, ready to dispatch across the Loch at the ring of a bell.

### Hillstadt

Hillstadt is a large mining township built opposite the fortified shores of Runehaven. It is a hilly and tight-knit community consisting mostly of miners and fisherman, although people from all walks of life call this place home.

### Kilbasza

Kilbasza is a small, agrarian township consisting mostly of farms and livestock pastures. Although life is slow here, the people of Kilbasza are warm, convivial and neighborly. The area is celebrated for its barbeque cuisine and local breweries.

### Vallahir Cross

Vallahir Cross is a small, but fortified township built on the northeastern shores of Loch Zâramar. Here, countless goods flows through the township by traders seeking a shortcut to the Coldwake Bay from the Nazferiti River. For the same reason, the consistent ferrying of goods across the Loch has given rise to a prosperous shipping industry, among others. A smaller garrison, Dun Arritz, stands guard over the region as an outpost of Dun Tiraz.