Barony of Eastguard

The Barony of Eastguard
Motto:  Faber quisque fortunae suae "Each man (is) the maker of his o  wn fortune "

The Barony of Eastguard sits in the eastern portion of the duchy and has access to many good mining locations in the Black Hills, making stone and metals their chief export. The lands of Coventry and the home of the Dwarven people lie to the north and profitable trade comes through Eastguard from these lands. The craftsmen of Eastguard are renowned throughout the duchy. The hard, rocky soil and sparse wooded areas make it difficult for Eastguard to meet its needs and they often have to import these commodities from elsewhere.

A number of ruins have been discovered in Eastguard and have been a source of many adventures over the years. One most notable one has been the ruins outside Altic. A great number of dark creatures were found down in those ruins and a race of cursed Elves called Pantherghast Elves. These cursed elves get their name from the elven noble – Lord Pantherghast – who made a deal with the Hierarch Bazmodeous for great power. Bazmodeous in exchange cursed Pantherghast and his issue. It is said that the blood of a Pantherghast is poisonous to all elves and they are wholly evil. The current whereabouts of the Pantherghasts is not known.