Barony of Laencaster

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* Barony of Roselake
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*"Sow Knowledge, Reap Wisdom..."*

The **Barony of Laencaster** was established in the year of 600 K.Y. in the northeast region of the County of Halston Falls along side another barony with the intent to make certain his offspring each gained title and lands. The Barony of Laencaster was passed on to Peter Baudelaire, the second son, upon his eighteenth birthday. Laencaster is known for its rich and fertile soil and rich silver mines, making it a wealthy barony.

Over the years, the new Baron proved to have no real restraint when it came to gambling and women, a thing unknown to the family until the return of Count Haenri Baudelaire, the Baron’s older brother who returned to find his lands which he’d appointed Peter seneschal of in complete disarray and financial crisis. Thus, Peter’s title was stripped from him and the Barony returned to the Count’s control.

Today, the County of Halston Falls is blooming and prosperous. Haenri and his wife, Lady Lysenia Baudelaire began to repair the damage together until his untimely demise while in the process of aiding Redridge against primalists who sought to sweep through the kingdom. The assault was stopped but the cost was high. Now widowed, Lady Baudelaire has continued to aid her people in prospering and has diligently maintained the Barony's prosperity.

## Culture

Laencaster has long been known for its prosperous farms, especially in the famed orchards of the famed golden apples. It, like Halston Falls, is also known its military excellence, especially in the form of cavalry and footmen, as such, they are a strong people who never shirk their duties to each other, their lord, or their kingdom. Even those who are mere farmers or lumberjacks are treated with respect as they are often the ones to provide even the most basic needs for the County’s military forces.

### Religious Beliefs

Most residents are devout followers of the Church of the Holy Light. There is a small spattering of those who follow other known Alliance faiths.

### Local Holidays

Citizens of Halston Falls celebrate all of the Azerothian holidays as well as a couple of their own.

The Festival of Renewal is the celebration of the end of Winter and the beginning of Spring which takes place at the end of March. It is celebrated with a two-day tournament known as the Golden Crucible held at the tournament grounds located East of Whitford.

The Autumn Harvest takes place in Bredon Village every year on the second weekend of September. The people come together to help harvest from the Golden Oak Orchards and hold a festival and community dinner in the village square where bobbing for apples and apple dessert contests are held.

## Economy & Resources

Thick with trees, the Barony produces a wealth of lumber for trade, along with mines known to produce silver. Around the town of Bredon Village in the northeastern part of the lands resides several golden apple orchards and vegetable farms that are renowned for the quality of the produce that comes from there.

## History

### Founding

The Barony of Laencaster is established as a gift to the second born son, Lord Peter Baudelaire, and was granted to him upon his eighteenth birthday, a mere four years before the passing of his father, and the elevation of his older brother, Lord Haenri Baudelaire to Count of Halston Falls.

### Shift in Power

In 634 K.Y. Lord Peter Baudelaire was stripped of his titles and lands by Lord Haenri Baudelaire for the blatant disregard of his people and for flagrant and abusive spending of the family treasury to the point that taxes had been ignored to the point that they were in danger in losing their lands. Haenri then married a young and wealthy noblewoman, Lady Lysenia Baudelaire, who began the process of fixing the errors and bringing the lands back into prosperity.

### Present Day

The Barony of Laencaster has continued to prosper beneath the watchful eyes of the Countess. Today, it’s orchard profits have tripled from the past ten years in large part to her diligence and understanding of finances and book keeping. It is the second wealthiest holding of the County making it a prize.

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