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Located between the March of Greenvale and the Dutchy of Middlefield, Highfolk now enjoys a relatively peaceful existence. Its produce is sold at the capital town of Highfolk located on the Lesser Farthing Road midway between Dwarrowdelf and Dragonsford. Highfolk is led by the Third Baron Richard Highfolk. Richard is a young man fascinated with the tales of King Gregory and his knightly orders. Wearing a Ring of Virtue inherited from his grandfather, Richard's well-trained company of knights most recently saw action in the Battle of Dragonsford in 884 TA.
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Located between the [[March of Greenvale]] and the [[Dutchy of Middlefield]], Highfolk now enjoys a relatively peaceful existence. Its produce is sold at the capital town of Highfolk located on the Lesser Farthing Road midway between Dwarrowdelf and Dragonsford. Highfolk is led by the Third Baron Richard Highfolk. Richard is a young man fascinated with the tales of [[King Gregory the Even-Handed|King Gregory]] and his knightly [[The Order of the Knights of the Kingdom|Order]]. Wearing a Ring of Virtue inherited from his grandfather, Richard's well-trained company of knights has seen action in the both the [[First War of the Reaches]] and the [[Second War of the Reaches]].
  
 
== History of Highfolk ==
 
== History of Highfolk ==
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Established as a Barony in 830 TA, Highfolk is the middle barony of the central Eastern Reaches valley.
  
The Barony of Highfolk is the middle barony of the central Eastern Reaches valley. Highfolk was the first minor kingdom to be established in the Western Empire under the rule of Grim. After several decades of benign leadership, the Throne became ambitious and embarked upon a policy of conquest. At the peak of this imperialism, Highfolk held sway over Middlefield and South Province. King Tavish was slain in battle against some bandits from the Sands of Time, and his son, Tavish II, immediately changed the policies of the kingdom upon ascending the throne. After protracted negotiations, Middlefield and South Province were granted autonomy and Highfolk returned to its former state of tolerance and prosperity.
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During [[Hastur's Dominion]], in 871 TA, the noble Highfolk family was driven into Haggelthorn Forest, and the crown was taken over by a faction sympathetic to Harek Bloodaxe. The new leaders of Highfolk became ambitious and embarked upon a policy of conquest. At its peak, Highfolk held sway over the March of Greenvale and [[South Province]]. "False King" Tavish was slain in battle against some bandits from the Sands of Time, and his son, Tavish II, assumed command.  Tavish II was weak-willed and his reign was brief and unsuccessful.  In 885 TA, the noble Highfolk family returned from exile, Tavish II was beheaded, and the proper Barons of Highfolk regained power.
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After protracted negotiations, Greenvale and South Province were granted autonomy and Highfolk returned to its former state of tolerance and prosperity.
  
 
== Nearby Places of Interest ==
 
== Nearby Places of Interest ==
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'''Blackwater'''
 
'''Blackwater'''
  
The Blackwater run east from its headwaters in the Shadowyarn Mountains into the March of Greenvale finally ending in the vast fields of Highfolk. This river is named for its excellent black trout fishing west of the Axewood forest.
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The Blackwater run east from its headwaters in the Shadowyarn Mountains into the March of Greenvale finally ending in the vast fields of Highfolk. This river is named for its excellent black trout fishing east of the Axewood forest.

Latest revision as of 16:50, 10 August 2017

Barony of Highfolk
Shield-highfolk.jpg
Founded 830 TA
Size Minor Kingdom
Fealty Eastern Reaches
Ruler Third Baron Richard Highfolk
Hex 2815
Map-highfolk 2.jpg

Located between the March of Greenvale and the Dutchy of Middlefield, Highfolk now enjoys a relatively peaceful existence. Its produce is sold at the capital town of Highfolk located on the Lesser Farthing Road midway between Dwarrowdelf and Dragonsford. Highfolk is led by the Third Baron Richard Highfolk. Richard is a young man fascinated with the tales of King Gregory and his knightly Order. Wearing a Ring of Virtue inherited from his grandfather, Richard's well-trained company of knights has seen action in the both the First War of the Reaches and the Second War of the Reaches.

History of Highfolk

Established as a Barony in 830 TA, Highfolk is the middle barony of the central Eastern Reaches valley.

During Hastur's Dominion, in 871 TA, the noble Highfolk family was driven into Haggelthorn Forest, and the crown was taken over by a faction sympathetic to Harek Bloodaxe. The new leaders of Highfolk became ambitious and embarked upon a policy of conquest. At its peak, Highfolk held sway over the March of Greenvale and South Province. "False King" Tavish was slain in battle against some bandits from the Sands of Time, and his son, Tavish II, assumed command. Tavish II was weak-willed and his reign was brief and unsuccessful. In 885 TA, the noble Highfolk family returned from exile, Tavish II was beheaded, and the proper Barons of Highfolk regained power.

After protracted negotiations, Greenvale and South Province were granted autonomy and Highfolk returned to its former state of tolerance and prosperity.

Nearby Places of Interest

Blackwater

The Blackwater run east from its headwaters in the Shadowyarn Mountains into the March of Greenvale finally ending in the vast fields of Highfolk. This river is named for its excellent black trout fishing east of the Axewood forest.