Guffin Hall

Geography

• Crowningstone Castle in Lairdmoor, seat of the Highlands, is a day's ride to the east.
• Castle Dominant, seat of the Westmark, is just visible up in the craggy hills a league or so to the northeast.
• The Old Bridge over the Pale is a furlong or two to the west.

Origin and History

In the hundreds of years since its establishment, the village of Guffinhall passed many times between Generican and Antagonese hands (and at least once, Northraiders). It was never valued for its prosperity, size, or prestige, only for its location near the one bridge over the Pale for many leagues—known locally as "the Old Bridge." For the last handful of generations, the land was held by the Starkweather family, until a series of family misfortunes resulted in its escheat to Markis Egowe five years ago. The Markis promptly sold it to [Antagonese lord] in repayment of some debts.

There are still scattered remains of the Old Imperial road to be found, suggesting it may have been built on the site of an older settlement in the area. Its industry is primarily agriculture and livestock.

Politics

External

• Formerly under the Barony of Castle Dominant, capital of Westmark
• Currently under Antagonese lordship

Features

• Pop: ~300
• Reinforced manor hall
• Fish pond near the manor hall
• Decent pastureland

Rumor Has It…

• Some suspect the conditions that led to the property's inheritance are the result of some legal shenaniganry on the part of the Markis

Behind-the Scenes:

• Ref: Robin Hood (2010) Locksley farm (filmed at Oxenford Farm, Surrey)