Barony of Medici

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Motto: Bello'ac pace paratus

"In war and peace prepared"

The Barony of Medici occupies the northern portion of Avalon, from the Darkwood to the mid-point of the Black Hills. All manner of people live in the Barony, and for the most part, they live in harmony. Medici has the largest standing army of any barony in Avalon and is responsible for the defense of the northern border. With incursions from the Darkwood, Barconian invasions, and all sorts of trouble from the lands of the Nymidian Empire, the soldiers of Medici have constant need to hone their skills Medici has vast forested areas and a good supply of stone, and exports the former to many places. However, due to the large population, large standing army, and lack of arable lands, Medici has to import large quantities of food – usually from The Dale.

The Tower Mount Citadel stood for many years, and was abandoned due to a successful Trollish uprising. Later, the tower was destroyed when a group of adventures from Avalon freed a demon trapped in the depths of the tower. It is rumored that the Hierarch Balphagor created his creatures in a cavern deep underground under the tower. The once great fortress sits in a pool of magma, and the area around the tower is inaccessible to most people and creatures. The glowing red light from the lake of fire creates an evil glow on the mountains and sky around it at night.