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152 Iron Kingdoms
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Fennmar Province: A swampy and difficult coastal
region of southern Cygnar, Fennmar includes the
lake of the same name, the Fenn Swamp, the Ditches,
Murkham River, and the great port city of Mercir.
Much of this region is considered impassable with
scattered inhabitants and little industry outside of
Mercir. Duke Waldron Gately rules Fennmar.
Shieldpoint Province: Shieldpoint is a
mountainous and rugged province that includes
Highgate, the Steeltongue River up to Steelwater
Lake, and the western coastline along the Gulf of
Middlebank. This province is traditionally entrusted
to the military commander of Highgate due to
its strategic importance. Shieldpoint is ruled by
Lord General Vincent Gollan, Earl of Shieldpoint,
Supreme Knight of the Highgate Vigil, and Senior
Knight of the Prophet.
Thurian Duchy
The Thurian Duchy includes the Cloutsdowns and
Oxmeath provinces. This region has long been the
domain of the Dergerals and linked to the leadership
of Ceryl, but King Leto is reportedly less than pleased
with the disrespect his distant cousin exhibits to the
Crown. Duke Mayhew Dergeral, Earl of Oxmeath and
Lord Mayor of Ceryl, rules the duchy.
Cloutsdowns Province: One of the poorer
provinces, the Cloutsdowns, or simply “The Downs,”
include the noxious Cloutsdown Fen, the Helmsreach
Mountains, and the fertile lands around Haltshire
Lake as well as a short stretch of coastline including
New Larkholm. This region is sparsely populated, but
its inhabitants are industrious and tough-spirited bog
folk and lakemen. Cloutsdown is ruled by Earl Harlan
Mosley, Lord of New Larkholm.
Oxmeath Province: The large and wealthy
peninsular province of Oxmeath includes the city of
Ceryl and is bounded on the east by the Gnarls and
to the south by the Cloutsdown Fen. It is a highly
populated region with many coastal villages and rich
farmland and it is the second largest city in Cygnar.
Duke Mayhew Dergeral rules Oxmeath.
Westshore Duchy
The Westshore Duchy includes the provinces of
Rimmocksdale and Westinmarsh. The duchy is ruled
by Duke Brandel Foxbridge, Earl of Westinmarsh.
Rimmocksdale Province: Rimmocksdale is a small
province including Rimmocksdale Lake, the mining
city of Orven, and numerous villages along the
lakeshore and nearby valleys. Considered one of the
less important Cygnaran provinces, it is still a source of
significant mining and the Orven Rail. Rimmocksdale
is ruled by Earl Quinlan Rathleagh, Lord of Banwick
Manor.
Westinmarsh Province: Large but sparsely
populated, Westinmarsh is the region north of the
Foxbridge River and west of the Upper Wyrmwall
and extends north to Westwatch Tower. It includes
Ramarck, several small towns, and a number of
abandoned Orgoth ruins avoided by locals. Sentinels
remain on duty at Westwatch Towers on guard for
Cryxian raiders. Westinmarsh is ruled by Duke Brandel
Foxbridge.
Notable Cities
Bainsmarket
In Power: Viscount Wolfe Blackwood, Alderman
Population: 21,000 (around 35,000 during harvest
season)
Military: Bainsmarket was reinforced after food
stores were targeted by Cryxian raiders during fall 605
AR. It is now garrisoned by a large contingent of long
gunners supported by local constables and city guards.
In addition, the viscount maintains an honor guard of
30 knights, and Stonebridge Castle is 35 miles away
with soldiers sworn to defend Bainsmarket should the
city require assistance.
Imports: Coal, iron, sugar, wood
Exports: Gold, manufactured goods, textiles,
wheat
Bainsmarket is the largest commercial hub in
the kingdom. Within its walls commerce is king, and
merchants are among its chief citizens. The city is
located in a huge fertile valley nestled in a divide
within the Dragonspine Peaks. This area contrasts
with the rest of the terrain just to the south and east,
primarily a rain shadow desert consisting of leagues
of arid scrubland. In fact, scores of prospectors have
begun flooding into Bainsmarket after gold deposits
were discovered in the scrublands among the gravel