LAKE (Barony of the)

Location: Norwold, continent of Brun, west of Oceansend, in the Icereach Mountains, between the northern Lake Alinor and the southern Lake Gunaald.

Area: 498 sq. mi. (1,290 sq. km.).

Population: 1,000.

Languages: Heldannic.

Coinage: Mirror (sp); gems or barter commonly used.

Taxes: 15% income tax collected yearly.

Government Type: Barony; bears allegiance to the Kingdom of Alpha.

Industries: Fishing, agriculture, crafts (shipwright).

Important Figures: Winnefred of the Lake (Baroness, human, female, P18 of Ixion).

Flora and Fauna: The Barony of the Lake encompasses a broad valley nestled between two lakes and some mountains. The cold freshwater lakes are rich in fish, which constitute all the animal life that can be found in the area. Monstrous wildlife comes from amphibious creatures or gigantic fishes as well as from some winged predators that swoop down from the Icereach Mountains nearby.

Further Reading: M2 Vengeance of Alphaks.

No description this year. [Adik and Arcadius provided us with basic dominion information, but no insight-watch for more next year. Ed.]