SWORDCOAST (Barony of)

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

Area: Approx. 998 sq. mi. (2,585 sq. km.).

Population: 3,000.

Languages: Heldannic, Thyatian.

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

Taxes: 25% income tax, collected yearly.

Government Type: Independent barony.

Industries: Agriculture, brewing, fishing, craft (weaponsmithing).

Important Figures: Maximus I (Baron, human, male, F15).

Flora and Fauna: The plains of Swordcoast are mostly cultivated with wheat, hop and grain, leaving only the western low hills to pastures. As a result, most of Swordcoast is a farmland, with trails and earthen roads crisscrossing the countryside. All of the trees have been cut down, killing and driving away all woodland creatures formerly living here. Common fauna now includes domestic cattle (pigs, hens, cows and chickens) and the occasional stonemarten, weasel (both giant and normal) and otter. Since the majority of the people living in Swordcoast are able to wield a weapon effectively, not many wild monsters remain today in this country.

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.]