The Eastern Marks

Map of Starry Mark and The Eastern Marks, by Andy Hoover.

Ashervale (East)

The Magewood (South)

Longmarsh (East)

Candlesee (West)

The Eastern Marks is one of thirteen official regions of Merion, located on the eastern side of the kingdom. It is loyal to The Candlebrooks, and was brought under their control during The First Consolidation and the following hundred years. The Eastern Marks is home to 34 noble houses. It has been described as resembling Pennsylvania and Germany's Black Forest.

## Geography and Climate

Located just southeast of central United Merion, The Eastern Marks are split, with more than a third of its total landmass contained on a long island, Wing Isle, extending south into The Wax. The Eastern Marks are bordered by Closethrone in the northwest, The Towerlands to the north, Ashervale to to the southeast, and The Magewood to the south.

The broad region has multiple climate zones, which are determined largely by altitude and distance from the Wax. Most of the region falls in the humid continental climate zone. The lower elevations have a moderate continental climate, with cool to cold winters and hot, humid summers. Highland areas have a more severe continental climate, with warm, humid summers and cold, more severe and snowy winters.

Precipitation is abundant throughout the Region, as the primary climatic influences are the Wax, plus arctic winds that come down from the northern spine mountains.

### Notable Locations

**The Earth Academe**  Home to the Knights of Earth, located in the Candlebrook holding in the south east.

**The Flighthaus** The intimidating fortress and seat of power of House Wing, located on Wing Isle.

**The Golden Web**  A tavern owned by House Vulpina well known for its wine, is a major stop for those traveling east from Wick. Lord Vitis conducts a large deal of his business from his tavern.

**Grimtidings** The bulwark castle and beacon of leadership to House Grimchain, located at the eastern tip of the River Grim where the Eastern Marks meet the Longmarsh and Ashervale

**The Lodestar** The famous lighthouse of Brightshore, seat of power of House Larch, alerting sailors to the dangers of straight when heading south from Wick (sailors are fond of saying "From Larch to Lyrch," when braving the strait.)

**The Nine Fires** A series of castles along the eastern border of House Illwoll's territory, the front line defense against Birchcrown incursion.

**The Quickstep** A well known road running through northern House Ouwall territory, used to supply the Nine Fires of House Illwoll.

**Tusk** The bulwark castle and capital of House Noshorning, located at the northern tip of Wing Isle.

**The Wolf Bridge** An imposing bridge allowing for land travel between the mainland and Wing Isle. It spans between the lands of House Wulfwate and House Deerwine. It can be difficult for ships to navigate under when there is a large amount of water traffic.

### Notable Wildlife

Notable wildlife in the Easter Marks include the Great Forest Wurm found in the southern forest bordering Magewood, and on the southern part of the isle. Occasionally hunted for their meat, Wurmsteak is considered a great delicacy in the region, due to how difficult and dangerous the hunts can be.

## Citizenry and Nobility

The Eastern Marks are administrated by 34 Noble Houses, 14 of which are Player Characters, 20 are Non-Player Characters.

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