Halston Falls

**Ruler**
 **Ruling House**
 **Holdings**
* Barony of Ebonspire
 **Landmarks**
* Golden Oak Orchards
* Southstone Mining Company
* Whitford Waystone Inn
* Blackstone Metalworks
* Witgrove Mill
* Halston Falls
* The Crucible Tournament Grounds
 **Beliefs**
 **Founded**
 **Coat of Arms**

The **County of Halston Falls** was established in the year of 593 K.C. in the southwest mountain region of Redridge as the Barony of Roselake to Sir Geoffrey Baudelaire as a reward for his heroic service in the First Great War. The land was surrounded by mountain ranges making it rich in minerals that were mined and sent to Stormwind to help with the rebuilding after the fall.

During the second war, the Baron fell in combat leaving the lands to his son, Thibaut Baudelaire, and his wife. The new Baron served well in the war and was granted more land, thus becoming the County of Halston Falls with the Barony of Roselake acting as the seat for the County.

Today it is ruled by Lady Lysenia Baudelaire upon the death of her late husband, Lord Haenri Baudelaire who had returned from years of military duty after the loss of his first wife to find it in a disarray after leaving his younger brother in charge of overseeing his lands alongside that of a trusted steward who found it difficult to reign the brash noble in. With the Baron returned, hope is renewed for a prosperous future.

## Culture

Halston Falls has long been known for 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

All residents are devout followers of the Church of the Holy Light.

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

## History

### Founding

The Barony of Roselake is established and gifted to the first Lord of Roselake for his valiant service during the First war. There was a small farming village established at the bottom of the famed Halston Falls. It was named Roselake due to the freshwater red kelp that grows in the bottom of the large basin, giving it a rose color. Roselake feeds into an underground spring from the Nazferiti river.

### Elevation

In 597 K.C. King Wrynn granted Baron Thibaut Baudelaire more lands and elevated his status to Count of Halston Falls. The County includes the Barony of Roselake and the Barony of Silvermoor along with several other well-established towns and villages, including Whitmore, Rosemouth, and Bredon Village.

### Present Day

While having suffered some financial setbacks due to poor management in Lord Baudelaire’s absence, the County is well on its way back to financial stability and looks toward a prosperous time ahead as Lord Haenri Baudelaire has returned home from over a decade of military service and plans to lead his people to a better future.