March of Havencrag

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> March of Havencrag
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> ### Nation
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> Stormwind Kingdom
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> ### Ruler
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> Ernestine Ruxingfort
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> ### Ruling House
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> House Ruxingfort
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> ### Resident Houses
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> House MorsimerHouse Bunbury
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> ### Seat
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> Boar's Mettle Manor
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> ### Settlements
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> Crimson Bluff
> Redmont
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> Abbott
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> Westshire
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> ### Beliefs
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> Church of the Holy Light
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> ### Founded
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> 180 K.C.
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> "Always Endure."
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The March of Havencrag is located in the northeastern bounds of the Redridge mountains. Isolated and out of the way, even its largest towns boast a meager population in comparison to any of the Alliance's "true" cities. Denizens seem to prefer it this way, though, and rarely seem to move out of the mountainous territory. Currently ruled by Ernestine Ruxingfort, the Lady Havencrag of House Ruxingfort.

## Economy

Havencrag is a territory with vast mountains, in which tin and copper deposits are bountiful. These two metals have been the March's main two exports for most of its history, with secondary and tertiary industries in logging and fishing due to its forests, western river, and eastern watershed.

The eastern town of Redmont boasts impressive artists and engineers, both of which have contributed to making the town a center for production and invention within the March. The Western town of Crimson Bluff draws many merchants from across the territory, and is thus the main center of trade within Havencrag.

## Culture

The culture of Havencrag is far from uniform. Divided by the mountains that run down its middle, the territory is home to several subcultures within itself. Southeastern Havencrag is the March's mining epicenter. Containing the town of Abbott, which serves as a religious center, the people there are largely stern and pious. Western Havencrag is developed and metropolitan, home to the territory's largest city, Crimson Bluff, and the smaller Westridge. This is mostly a mining town, but also is home to a surprising amount of horse breeders and racers. Due to the more diverse assemblage of lifestyles and people that make their way to Crimson Bluff, those on this side of the pass are often a bit friendlier to outsiders.

No matter which side of the pass they're from though, the people of Havencrag are hearty, independent, and capable.

#### Language

The primary language spoken in the March is common, but there is also an emergent community of citizens with some orcish in their family tree, and that group may be heard speaking Orcish in the larger towns.

#### Faith

Most citizens in Havencrag follow the Holy Light and its teachings. There is no mandated religion, but the land is largely inhospitable for those who follow other deities such as the Tidemother or Elune.

## Resident Houses

Havencrag has two vassals within its bounds.

#### The Barony of Wisteria Lookout

Named for a minor village within the barony, this land is sparsely populated. Soldiers here are known for being very lax, goofing off as often as not. The land is often the butt of jokes for being so secluded and insular. Lead by Lord Bunbury of House Bunbury,

#### The Barony of Abbott

This barony is home to most of the March's mines. The people of Abbott, both the town and the barony, are deeply religious, often to the point of overzealousness. The Baroness Morsimer is as stern and quick to grow cross as her people.

## Major Settlements

**Crimson Bluff**: This western settlement is Havencrag's largest town, with bustling merchant squares and tradesmen who travel from all over the territory to sell their wares here. This town largely subsists off of logging and fishing.

**Redmont:** Havencrag's easternmost and second largest town, with an eclectic mix of artists and engineers who have chosen to call it home. Primary trade is production and manufacturing, as well as tourism drummed up by spreading word of the lake monster in the water nearby...

**Abbott:** Havencrag's other easternmost town. It has an unfriendly rivalry with Redmont over which township deserves the title more. Pious and zealous, the people of Abbott almost ubiquitously earn their livings from the mines.

**Westshire:** Just south of Boar's Mettle Manor, this town relies mostly on it mines and the local forest to earn its money. However, an impressive number of horse breeders have sought residency here, and now the town has a horse trading and racing scene.

## Military

Havencrag is home to a military force suiting its status as a border holding. Many hardy and strong soldiers were born there, and the fortifications of the March have so far kept it safe.

#### Fortifications

**Torin's Promise** in the southwest

**Fort Mettle** in the west

**Lonesome Redoubt** in the northeast

**Ettin's Hammer** in the east

## History

### Founding

Founded in the year 180 K.C. by Torin Ruxingfort, following his elevation to Count in return for his unwavering service to the Kingdom of Stormwind. Torin faced much hardship the year after stepping into his role, and there was almost no rightful heir to inherit the title from him when he perished in 187 K.C. Luckily, his seventh child, and the only one to survive him, was born just days before his death. This heir's name has been expunged from the record, however.

### The Four Wars

Havencrag played little role in the Four Wars, save sending soldiers to Stormwind to supplement their forces. Changing borders (a result of Azeroth's tumultuous landscape) meant the county soon became a border territory between Stormwind and the lands of the Blackrock, and thus the land and ruling house were elevated to the status of March/Marquess.

Algernon Ruxingfort Sr. produced three children. Algernon Jr, Ernestine, and Cecily. The eldest of these three, Algernon, took over the house and March following his father's death and mother's abdication of the lands.

### Recent

After just five short years as Marquess, Algernon Ruxingfort Jr. Was found just three miles outside of Abbott on the road to Redmont. He had been torn limb from limb by local gnolls, as he had failed to inform anyone he'd gone to hunt. His sister, Ernestine, has taken his title and role. This leaves Cecily, the youngest of the trio, to while away her hours in the forests north of Crimson Bluff, locked away in her mage tower.