Barony of Weepingmoor

The **Barony of Weepingmoor** is a small trading town located on the edges of the northern mountains of Elwynn Forest, sandwiched between them and the dense forest below, the village is able to sustain multiple farms in the fertile soil. A small keep over looks the tiny city, acting as the seat for the ruling House, with mineshafts tucked away northeast of the town.

Weepingmoor is often just barely too far north for travelers to stop by, as they move from west to Redridge. However, for those that don't wish to camp out in the dense forests, it would always welcome wanderers. It's main source of economy is trade with Stormwind, with the primary exports being silver, fish, and herbs specifically found in the caves, most of it Firebloom. Half of the herbs are refined and brewed into potions for the Stormwind Mages before export.

## Culture

The people of Weepingmoor are simple, friendly, and hardworking. Most of the population either work within the town as tradesmen or laborers. The two most common professions are miners and fishermen, but many niches are filled within the city itself. Herbalists are always sought after because of the Barony's biggest export, and a few alchemists are present as well.

While the dangers of the forest are not frequent, with how north and close to the mountains Weepingmoor is, it's not completely unheard of. As such, going out at night, especially alone, is recommended against.

### Religious Beliefs

The official religion of the Barony is the Church of the Holy Light. There is a place of prayer present within the city, and most inhabitants are at least loose believers.

### Local Holidays

On July 12th, the anniversary of Ser Damien Morningsong's death, Lady Avyona hosts a feast to honor her late husband. While it is nothing overtly extravagant, most take the day off and enjoy the food and entertainment that the Baroness brings in to the town.

The Barony observes all official holidays of the Kingdom of Stormwind.

## Economy & Resources

The Barony's first and foremost export is herbs. With the mines and surrounding mountains plentiful of Firebloom, in recent years the gathering of such components had become the backbone of the Barony's economy. On top of this, alchemists reside in Weepingmoor, refining half of the herbs gathered into potions, before shipment to the City of Stormwind.

Silver is a large integral part of Weepingmoor's economy. Originally, the silver mines was how the Barony made any and all of its wealth, refining the raw ore into bars, before shipping it out to Goldshire. While mostly used to feed the populace, the town also ships a lot of fish.

A unique part of the Barony is its import, primarily books. The Lady of Weepingmoor keeps a library in her keep, which leads to her constantly gathering more and more tomes to add to its collection.

## History

### Founding

Weepingmoor was founded in 598 K.Y., when Ser Damien Morningsong was elevated to nobility. A once homestead had thrived into a village, and with the discovery of silver in the mountains above, a Barony was established to oversee the region. It's primary export was silver.

### Present Day

Shortly after returning from service in the Third War, Lord Morningsong had passed away, in his early retirement. Now, Lady Morningsong rules over the Barony, changing the primary export of the Barony to region-specific herbs, as well as keeping the silver mines open.

## Settlements

### Weepingmoor Keep

A small castle, or even large manor, overlooked the village of Weepingmoor. It was surrounded by mountains everywhere, aside it's frontal facade, with a small garden and stream, which led into a pond, nestled behind it. A single short tower, which acted as a library, was attached to the side of the castle.

### Town of Weepingmoor

The large village of Weepingmoor sat on the marshy coast, right below the overlooking Keep. It was bustling with activity of the locals and acted as a minor trading post, primarily as a place to export Weepingmoor's resources to Stormwind.

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### Farmsteads

North of the town was farmlands. Utilizing the fertile soil that was nestled in between the rocky mountains and the dense forest, the majority of what was grown in Weepingmoor was used to feed its population.

## Houses

House Morningsong rules over Weepingmoor. It is the only House that is present within the Barony. House Morningsong was founded when Ser Damien was elevated to nobility, as gratitude for his service during the Second War.

Lady Avyona Morningsong is the current head of the House, after Lord Damien's passing, shortly after the Third War. Lady Vylenna Morningsong is the heir to House Morningsong.