House Karfrost

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House Karfrost is a relatively small but long-lasting institution from the northern reaches of Gilneas. Originally charged with watching a swath of the Northgate Woods before the Wall, the house maintained their part of the forest and the surrounding farmlands in the name of the king.

**House Karfrost** is Gilnean in origin, formerly of the Karfrost Barony in the Northgate Woods. They currently occupy Fort Foxrun, a former Stormwind military holding, and the surrounding town of Wescestor in Westfall, and a swampy marsh called the Fens in the Wetlands by Menethil Harbor.

## History

### Third Ward

Karfrost Barony found its lands diminished some after the building of the Greymane Wall. Its heir apparent privately renounced the house shortly after to join the Northgate Rebellion.

### Post-Invasion

The deaths of Lord Nicholas Karfrost and his wife, Lady Elain, former heir apparent Laneval reclaimed his position and became Lord Karfrost. The remaining members of the house fled to Darnassus with the other refugees.

The new Lord Karfrost bartered with the Kingdom of Stormwind in the interest of keeping his house in good standing, and was granted the Ebon Fort in Westfall as a ward. The fort had fallen into serious disrepair after the death of its last steward, and required watch to prevent Defias remnants from using it as a stronghold.

The fort was renamed Fort Foxrun, and served as the primary holding of House Karfrost for several years.

### Present Day

The second scourge invasion saw the destruction of the hall itself and the death of Sir Arlys Karfrost. Though the area around Fort Foxrun is being rebuilt, the Lord has moved his personal home to the Fens in the Wetlands, by Foxrun Station.

## Notable Members

### Lord Laneval Michael Francis Karfrost

Laneval, or Lane, is the current lord of House Karfrost and Baron of the King. 36 years of age, dark hair, golden eyes. He is recognizable as a worgen and a former officer for the Gilneas Liberation Front.

### Evain Julian Karfrost

Though she has renounced her duties to the house and rejected her surname and titles, Evain is Lane's last remaining relative. She is an active member of the Cenarion Circle and resides in the Wetlands.

### Deceased

* **Sir Gawain Arlys Haren**. The second eldest of the Karfrost children, Sir Arlys was trained to be a knight in service of the house at an early age. He died during the second scourge invasion, and left behind no spouse or children.
* **Erec Bors Loren** (presumed dead). The third of the Karfrost children. Erec was intended to join the Church of Light, and went missing during the worgen invasion.
* **Nicholas Michael Julian**. The previous lord responsible for maintaining the Karfrost Barony. He carried the family's typical red hair and green eyes, though showed no inclination toward their hereditary nature magic. Died in the worgen invasion.
* **Elain Loren**. Formerly Elain of Pern. Married into the family for her inclination toward nature magic, which she then passed on to her daughter. Passed her dark hair and blue eyes onto her eldest children. Died during the worgen invasion.

## Lands and Retinue

### Fort Foxrun

Fort Foxrun is an old fort made from dark stone, unlike the typical white used in the area. It is just northwest of Moonbrook and enjoys a myriad of local troubles. The small town of Wescestor surrounds it.

### Foxrun Station & the Fens

House Karfrost currently occupies the area formerly known as Gnaak's Folly in the Wetlands, south of Menethil Harbor near the mountains. The Fens are attached to a small shipping port known as Foxrun Station.

### Notable Individuals

Seneschal: Karthe Surick

Mesnie Commander: Kaerlic Ironshield

Harbormaster: Lady Abighail Stalsworth

Head Physician: Dr. Mozelle Deliond

## Coat of Arms

**Blazon:**
Gules, between a fess Argent, three foxes sejant Argent

**Motto:**
Boughs Unbent

**Provincial Compartment:**
Gilneas