The Gran March
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| Founded | 841 TA |
| Size | Minor Kingdom |
| Fealty | Eastern Reaches |
| Ruler | Tomas Brownstone, Baron of the Gran March |
| Hex | 2917 |
| Witenagemot |
1 x Infantry  |
| Warmaster |
1 X Infantry  |
Known derisively as the Lesser March of Greenvale, the Gran March lies directly south of its more prosperous northern neighbor with its capital at Five Forks. With a hotter, drier climate and sandier soil, the numerous farms of the Gran March must also contend with raids from wild nomads from the Steppes of Ryan.
History of the Gran March
Fighting under the unified banner of the Southern Marches during the Five Years War of 833-838 TA, the peoples of the Gran March formed an independent barony in 841 TA under the leadership of Tomas Brownstone. The elderly Baron Brownstone is the only feudal lord still in power from the war. The Gran March is primarily agrarian with large shipments of grain being delivered from Five Forks to the trading posts at Greenvale. In addition, Baron Brownstone has a fondness for breeding griffon mounts at several small ranches in the foothills north of the Whispering Woods. These griffons bring a small amount of revenue and large dose of pride to the Gran March.
Nearby Places of Interest
Whispering Woods
Long ago a mighty wizard secluded himself in the lush valley at the headwaters of the Boiling Brook amidst the Shadowyarn Mountains. His servants posted the approaches to the area, warning all alike that entrance to the domain thus established was forbidden except by express invitation from its laird. What has transpired since the valley was claimed many decades ago is simply a matter of conjecture, for no one goes there. There are, of course, tales of bold adventurers returning loaded with gold and gems which are said to litter the stream beds as pebbles do elsewhere, but even these stories are insufficient to cause much interest, as is area is positively known to be inhabited by horrible monsters. What is known for certain is that bodies of troops are sometimes seen near the verges of the Whispering Woods, and that mysterious groups sometimes journey in the direction of this place.
Boiling Brook
The Boiling Brook is so named for it swift current which rushes through a riverbed strewn with large boulders. It is famous for gemstones that are often pulled from its rushing waters. More importantly, though, the Boiling Brook is the most southerly tributary providing precious water for the farmers of the Gran Marches.