The Kasian Colony

**Kasia** is a fledgling colony comprised mostly of refugees of Stormwind and Teldrassil, as well as a sizable number of goblin traders. Originally home to only a few hundred Westfallen citizens fleeing the Defias, it has in the years grown to be a bustling colony of several thousand. The colony is situated in the North-West shore of the Vale, offering it ports to traders traveling from Stormwind and Booty bay. Kasia has a fiercely independent nature is mistrustful of the Kingdom.

## CULTURE

Kasians are known to be a communal and hardy people

### Religious Beliefs

The dominant faith of Kasia is that of the the Firesworn whos practioneers view the Light and the Shadow as equal parts of the same whole, represented by the icon of a pale flame.

### Political Customs

Though the colony as a whole is ruled by Halyhk DeMonte the various towns, villages, and nomadic laborers are generally governed by democratic means; often electing town councils and mayors such as is common in Stormwind. Each town is ruled by a Baron equal, under the colonies laws, in authority to a town council.

### Military Customs

Facing near constant threat from the various regional troll tribes the population of Kasia prides marshal prowess. Each settlement organizes their own volunteer militias and trollhunter bands, both making heavy use of shieldwalls and firearms to counter the size and number advantage of the trolls.

### Social Tensions

Defecting from the Horde during Garrosh's rule the Earthwalker Clan of orcs took residence on the largest of the Kasian isles. The local Kasians and the Earthwalkers were at first peaceful, but tensions between the two ended in many skirmishes across the islands; ending with the humans fleeing to Saeria island. Saeria Isle and the newly named Earthwalker Isle engaged in raids against one another an piracy against the other. These tensions have mostly been resolved through threat of force and mediation.

## ECONOMY & RESOURCES

Kasia is fairly rich in natural resources possessing several copper and iron mines, vast quantities of lumber, abundant fish, and even small reverses of oil in the shallows near the coast. The bounty of the jungle can be quite difficult to attain, but gives Kasia access to many useful herbs, fruits, and animal pelts.

## HISTORY

### Founding

The Kasian Colony was founded in the year 29 following the defeat of Deathwing and the collapse of the Netherwing Court.

### Present Day

Comprised of six towns, ten villages, one fledgling city, numerous camps for loggers and hunters, and Fort DeMonte. The Kasian colony has population of close to five-thousand and is primarily composed of refugees from Westfall with a sizable minority of Kaldorei and Goblins. It is currently in a war with the local Troll Tribes of Gorehead and Bluespears.

## SETTLEMENTS

### Fort DeMonte and the Copper Valley

Fort DeMonte is the seat of Lord-Captain Halyhk Stanbridge. Fort DeMonte is an utilitarian fortress of thick walls and cannon ports that defends the mountainous entrance to the Copper valley. Population ~800

### Kasia Town and Kasaeria Harbor

The principle settlement of the colony, Kasia Town and Kasaeria harbor maintain a population of approximately 2,000. The Council and the Firesworn Temple both are within the walls of town. Kasia town is ruled by a commoners council under an elected mayor.

### polis Town

The largest community outside of Kasia Town, Polis is home to ~900 souls spread across its farmlands, jungle, and town. Baroness Lerona Stanbridge rules here.

### Overlook

Once a small village, Overlook has since become a haven for the Kaldorei of Kasia. Its attendant farmlands have significantly prospered under their care. Population ~400. This town is currently ruled by Kyndrelya Treeshadow

### Rivertown

Though the land is too rough and dangerous for the passage of traders, the rivers of Stranglethorn offer those brave enough a faster and typically safer route. A center for trade in the southern portion of Kasia, Rivertown has a population of ~500. This town is ruled by Baron Rickan Fitch.

### Saeria Isle

The second largest of the Kasian isles, Saeria is home to a fishing community and a small harbor. Population ~300. Currently ruled by Baroness Lily Hastings.

### Citrine Isle

This isle is the current seat of Baron Boris DeMonte, and is named for its orange groves. The islands features Seabreaze Holdfast and Seabreaze town. Population ~100.

## HOUSES

A branch of House DeMonte rules over the Kasian Colony through Lord-Captain Halyhk DeMonte.

Halyhk's personal crest is that of violet dragon wings wreathed in flame on a field of green.