County of Shadowvein

**Ruler**
 **Ruling House**
 **Resident Houses**
 **Seat**
 **Settlements**
* Town of Silver Haven
* Umbral Orchard
* Stonevale Farmstead
* Barony of Bloodsong Estate
* Barony of Yarnal Estate
* Silver Haven Abbey
* Shadowvein Lumberyard
 **Beliefs**
 **Founded**

The **County of Shadowvein** is a relatively hidden locale in the mountains of **Duskwood**, Southeast of **Addle's Stead**. **Shadowvein** is known for its wealth due to its numerous mines as well as trading contracts. A small private military force is employed there to keep the inhabitants safe in the secluded area.

## Culture

The people of the County of Shadowvein are a hardworking group, believing their good fortune is tied to strong work ethics and respect of others. They are friendly to visitors, but are used to being completely self-reliant and not very outgoing. They are more accepting of differences in others and even different faiths, believing any being that conducts themselves well and respects others has value and the right to exist in peace.

### Religious Beliefs

Many residents believe in the Church of the Holy Light, though quite a few are superstitious or follow other beliefs.

## Economy & Resources

The County has a surplus of wealth due to the numerous mines that produce not only different ores, but valuable gems and crystals as well.

The lumberyard is progressive, supplying lumber to the County as needed as well as planting new saplings each year. Much of the lumber is donated to others due to surplus.

Most of the residents' needs are met by the large **Stonevale Farmstead** as well as the **Umbral Orchard & Bloodsong Bakery.** What isn't supplied in the County is traded for with different trade contracts.

A small private military force is employed there to protect the County, paid for with some of the income earned from selling ore, gems, crystals and the surplus harvests.

## History

### Founding

Shadowvein was founded first in 535-554 K.C. by House Daandon when Count Daandon was gifted the land for his service. Many years later (630 K.C.), the lands and title were passed to Tanila Dal'Aresh, elevating **House Falore'Dal** to nobility and spurring the new founding in the year 638 K.C.

### Present Day

Shadowvein has flourished over the years, the robust economy allowing for a great deal of charity work to begin with the re-founding by Countess Dal'Aresh.

## Settlements

### City of Shadowvein

Shadowvein is the capital of the County and is where the seat, Shadowvein Keep, resides.

### Town of Silver Haven

Silver Haven is a medium sized town Northeast of Shadowvein. It is a working town full of miners, traders, and businesses necessary to the residents health and well-being.

### Umbral Orchard

Umbral Orchard is a large family run Orchard, boasting numerous and rare fruit trees and shrubs. The Orchard is Northwest of Shadowvein.

### Stonevale Farmstead

Stonevale Farmstead is a village of farmers and their lands, Northwest of Shadowvein and North of Umbral Orchard. The Farmstead has many crops, including pumpkins, grains, and vegetables.

### Barony of Bloodsong Estate

The Barony consists of four acres on the Southwestern end of the County, managed by Baroness Halaena Bloodsong-Rimebinder & her husband, Klimin Bloodsong-Rimebinder. A large house graces the land, home to the happy couple, as well as their children & pets. A bakery on the Estate helps provide the people of the County with fresh breads & baked goods.

### Barony of Yarnal Estate

The Barony consists of twenty-four acres on the Eastern side of the County, managed by Baron Dallas Yarnal. Twenty of the acres are lumber trees that Druids aid in the growth and tendering of. A lumbermill on the Estate is also managed by Baron Yarnal, providing the County, as well as the reconstruction efforts in Westfall; with lumber and leather goods from its included tannery.

## Houses

**House Falore'Dal** rules Shadowvein. It is known for its skill in magics, research, archival work, linguistics and charity works.