Easterly

## General

Easterly is one of the few Baronies that began as a satellite fortress city. It grew rapidly, but was one of the few cities founded on principles other than Astarah. The main family within the city was reluctantly given the title of Baron as a method of explanation, rather than anything else. The reason for this is that, historically, Easterly was a family name that drew followers based on the power of the Easterly name. This family, known far and wide for their abilities to hunt monsters, was given the title of Baron in response to the flood of people flocking within the City. The first of the Easterly’s did NOT wish to join Lior, but his successors eventually caved to the pressures.

## Trade

The main exports of this city are in services rendered, not in commodities given. The vast majority of people coming out of Easterly are fighters and knights. They are known for artisan goods, but those are not exported to Lior. They are kept within the city. It has provided Easterly with a rich wealth of goods and items. The people are rather snobbish. They are not well regarded by the other Baronies within the land.

## Prominent Settlements

This small section is in no way exhaustive. It is merely a list of the most prominent cities surrounding the barony of Easterly.

#### Ricketville

Ricketville is a small hunting village near Easterly. The people within hold no love for the Easterly populace. The problem lies in the fact that the denizens of Ricketville tend to be very giving. They are somewhat antithetical to the elitist citizens found in Easterly. Although there is no love lost between the people of Ricketville and Easterly, they have an alliance that neither would break. Their pride is too important.

Due to the nature of Ricketville and their frontline defense mentality, those in Ricketville tend to be kind and accepting of those in need. Easterly citizens are more reluctant to accept foreigners in their midst.

#### Valdens

The topography of the land, with its rolling hills and lush forests tends to draw in all sorts of people. Valdens is home to a clan of druids that hold dear the land. One of the only aspects of the Old Gods that remains in the realm of Daedria, Athela is the Goddess of nature that preserves Easterly. They are, in part, responsible for the animosity between Easterly and the rest of the Kingdom of Lior. They cling to ways unknown to the rest of the Kingdom.

Athela is a kind Goddess that provides in abundance for the Easterly kingdom. The Druids there have a hold on the land like no other people. They draw out the natural beauty and sustenance that is prevalent within Daedria. As such, Valdens is an important resource. They offer a limitless supply of lumber and agriculture to Easterly. Valdens is also heavily warded from incursion by the Druids and Rangers that roam the wooded glades. If it wasn’t a part of the Easterly Barony, it would likely be a Barony unto itself.

The Easterly folks, proud as they are, recognize the importance of this community and give them autonomy to rule as they wish. This peace and understanding has provided a lasting alliance between Easterly and Valdens.

#### Port Rauca

Port Rauca is on the coast. While Easterly is inland, Port Rauca was a strategic city built for the purposes of ensuring an abundance of information as well as trade. The city is a haven for the people of Easterly. Many find their summer homes within the port city. While the wealthiest of Easterly migrate to the coast during the winter, the vast majority of the citizens of Port Rauca do not share this habit. They live well and truly within the city year round.

As one might assume, the main export of the city is anything fishing related. They have a corner on the market of anything seafood. It is a booming industry and provides well for the citizens within the city proper.

Information, by and large, is an aftergrowth of the city and its trade. The lure of outsiders is great. Unfortunately, crime does run in the underbelly of the city. However, this is used to great effect too. The purpose of the information, to provide a wealth of knowledge to the hunters that reside in Easterly.