Barony of Valemont

Ruler Arl Thurston III (Highhorse) Succession  Agnatic-Cognatic Primogeniture Capital NA Area (mi²) ? Population ? Development {{{Development}}} Corruption {{{Corruption}}} Demonym Valish Culture {{{Culture}}} Religion {{{Religion}}} Ethnicities ?

Valemont is the caput major "barony" of the arldom of the Banner Hall, the primary title of His Lordship, Arl Thurston III of Banner Hall

Geography

Valemont is situated near the center of the arldom of Banner Hall, nestled in the Esie River Valley, and surrounded by the Arborwood Forest. It is ruled from Highhorse Castle, built atop a large knob of rock overlooking the bank of the river.

Origin and History

• Highhorse Castle is built on the spot where Old Banner Hall stood before it was burned to the ground centuries ago, and incorporates some of its surviving stonework.
• Known for its horse-breeders, and a local breed of destrier
• Was very much like Edoras in pre-kingdom times
• Valemont Hundred

Government

• Shariff: Arl Thurston III

Locations

Valemont is a de jure barony consisting of [X] hundreds. See also: Vassalage in Generica.

Highhorse Castle

• Highhorse Castle, AKA Old Banner Hall
• Town of Valemont

Other Locations

• (Minor) Plotholm; fortified town & manor
• Towns, villages, hamlets, &c.

Rumor Has It…

• An Antagonese chevauchée could come at any moment…

See Also

• Court of Banner Hall

Behind-the-Scenes

• Highhorse Castle ref: Château de Beynac in the Dordogne, which has appeared in a number of movies including The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc, and The Last Duel