The United Human Baronies

Barony of Harrowstead

• Leader: Baron Alistair Thornfield
  A middle-aged man with graying dark hair, sharp features, and a weathered but regal bearing. He is known for his sense of duty and commitment to his people, often seen in armor despite his rank, reminiscent of his knightly past.
• Sigil: A white stag leaping over a red field, symbolizing endurance and nobility.
• Colours: Red and white.
• Overview: Harrowstead is a fertile barony, known for its wheat fields and strong martial tradition. Baron Thornfield is a former knight who earned his title through loyal service to the crown. The people of Harrowstead are resilient and hardworking, with a deep connection to the land. The barony is famous for its knights, who serve as both protectors of their home and as key warriors in larger conflicts.

 Barony of Valmont

• Leader: Baroness Isabelle de Valmont
  A graceful woman in her early forties, with long dark hair, pale skin, and a commanding presence. She is known for her keen intellect and diplomatic prowess, often dressed in luxurious silks befitting her noble status.
• Sigil: A golden lion standing atop a silver bridge, set against a blue field.
• Colours: Blue and gold.
• Overview: Valmont is a wealthy and cultured barony, famous for its vineyards and refined courts. The ruling family is one of the oldest noble houses in the region, with a reputation for sophistication and patronage of the arts. Baroness Isabelle de Valmont is known for her sharp mind and ability to navigate the complex politics of the region. Valmont is often seen as the barony of culture and strategy, with skilled negotiators and merchants.

Barony of Blackmoor

• Leader: Baron Edrick Wainwright
  A tall, broad-shouldered man with a rugged appearance, his face lined with years of battle and leadership. His reddish-brown hair and beard are streaked with gray, and he is rarely seen without his chainmail and a heavy cloak of wolf fur.
• Sigil: A black wolf’s head howling over a silver crescent moon on a dark green field.
• Colours: Dark green and silver.
• Overview: Blackmoor is a rough, mountainous barony, known for its hardy people and formidable terrain. The people here are excellent hunters and woodsmen, and the barony has a long history of independence. Baron Edrick Wainwright rules with a strong hand, respected as much for his fighting prowess as for his leadership. Blackmoor has a reputation for producing fierce warriors and rangers, with its people being both self-reliant and fiercely loyal.

Barony of Montclair

• Leader: Baron Gaston de Montclair
  A tall, lean man with sharp facial features, neatly trimmed black hair, and a well-groomed mustache. He is known for his charm, often seen wearing elegant court attire and accompanied by a small entourage of nobles and courtiers.
• Sigil: A silver hawk in flight over a gold sun on a white field.
• Colours: White, gold, and silver.
• Overview: Montclair is a barony renowned for its horse breeding and elegant jousts, producing some of the finest steeds in the land. The ruling family is one of grace and chivalry, with Baron Gaston de Montclair being a famed duelist and jouster. The barony enjoys a reputation for pageantry, grand tournaments, and the refined pursuits of nobility. Montclair knights are known for their horsemanship and their ability to wield both lance and sword with equal skill.

 Barony of Greywater

• Leader: Baroness Eleanor Grey
  A stern, middle-aged woman with silver hair tied into a bun and a face marked by years of careful governance. Dressed in practical, well-made garments of muted colors, she is known for her pragmatism and keen administrative skills.
• Sigil: A silver ship on a black field, with waves lapping against the hull.
• Colours: Black and silver.
• Overview: Greywater is a coastal barony, known for its strong navy and fishing industry. The people of Greywater are seafarers and traders, with deep connections to the ocean. Baroness Eleanor Grey is a no-nonsense ruler, focused on maintaining the barony’s prosperity through control of its ports and sea routes. The barony’s navy is small but highly skilled, and its fleet is often seen patrolling the coastline to protect from piracy and foreign threats.

Barony of Steinbruck

• Leader: Baron Otto von Steinbruck
  A tall, broad-shouldered man with short, graying blond hair and a strong jaw. He has a reputation for being stern yet fair, with a booming voice that commands respect. Often seen wearing a polished breastplate with the sigil of his house and a heavy fur-trimmed cloak.
• Sigil: A black eagle clutching a stone tower on a field of crimson.
• Colours: Crimson and black.
• Overview: The Barony of Steinbruck is located in a rugged, hilly region known for its fortifications and stonework. The people of Steinbruck are master masons, builders, and stonemasons, renowned for constructing some of the most impressive fortresses and castles in the region. Baron Otto von Steinbruck, a disciplined and militaristic leader, runs his barony with an iron hand, emphasizing duty, craftsmanship, and the defense of his lands. Steinbruck produces some of the best architects and engineers, and its castles are often sought after by other nobles for their impenetrable designs.

Barony of Gryzmark

• Leader: Baron Kazimierz Radomir Gryzmark
  A tall, imposing figure with a sharp gaze, dark hair, and a thick, well-groomed mustache. Baron Kazimierz is a fierce and proud warrior, often seen in his ceremonial armor adorned with ornate eagle feathers, signifying his leadership over the famed Gryzmark Winged Hussars. His presence is both charismatic and commanding.
• Sigil: A silver eagle with wings spread wide, talons clutching a lance, on a crimson field.
• Colours: Crimson and silver.
• Overview: The Barony of Gryzmark is famed for its cavalry, especially the elite Winged Hussars, who are known for their fearsome charges and ornate winged armor that strikes terror into their enemies. The barony is located on the flatlands, perfect for breeding and training warhorses, and is heavily militarized. Baron Kazimierz leads with a deep sense of honor, courage, and martial tradition, placing a high value on chivalry and battlefield glory. The Gryzmark Winged Hussars are renowned across the land for their discipline, tactical brilliance, and the stunning sight of their winged armor, which is both a practical and psychological weapon on the battlefield.