SONNENFELD (Barony of)

Location: Norwold, continent of Brun, northeast of Oceansend, on the western shore of the New Alphatian Sea.

Area: 499 sq. mi. (1,292 sq. km.).

Population: 1,300.

Languages: Heldannic.

Coinage: Heart (gp), blade (sp), wall (cp).

Taxes: 25% income tax, collected yearly.

Government Type: Independent barony.

Industries: Horse, birds of prey, hunting, craft (fletchers & bowyers).

Important Figures: Fergus (Baron, human, male, F15).

Flora and Fauna: Sonnenfeld comprises a few bogs along the southern border with the Tranquil Swamp, but for the rest it consists of rolling hills, which are great pastures for horses tended here. Near the southern and eastern borders with the swamp many birches and willow trees grow, and many flocks of birds also live in Sonnenfeld's territory. This game, the horses and the birds of prey (like hawks and sparrowhawks) raised and trained here are the main resources of the country, since the farmlands to the north produce barely enough food to support the needs of the populace. Wild monsters living in the swamp (like crocodiles, serpents, giant fishes and carnivorous plants) prey on the hunters who venture there to catch ducks, hens, coots and such.

Further Reading: CM1 Test of the Warlords.

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