Knight-Barony of Rhomstaff

Overview

This barony was formally known as Rypthorne. This changed after the rule of Evard the Black and the subsequent attempted insurrection by his undead forces in 570 CY. Evard was the last baron in a line of mostly kind and well-meaning wizard-lords in this barony. Evard was different than his predecessors, and he turned down a foul path towards evil and death. The Margrave and the rest of the barons turned a blind eye to Evard for fear of his power and anger, but he eventually stepped to far over the line, endangering the citizens of the nearby baronies of Besselar and Wynith (now Nightwatch) and the town of Dountham. Bissel's Ruling Council unanimously agreed on his removal as baron, which the Margrave made official hours later. Evard was stripped of his title and lands and order out of the March. Evard surprisingly left quietly that night, but it was only a few months before his undead amry started an insurrection that nearly toppled the government of Bissel. The insurrection was stopped, but not before the near destruction of the baronies of Rypthorne and Wynith. It is for this reason that the laws against necromancy and evil magic are so strict in Bissel. 
Rypthorne has been since rebuilt/repopulated and renamed Rhomstaff, after the current baron. Izhaar is a good-natured lord, and he takes good care of his subjects. Areas of the barony are occasionally subject to sudden bursts of undead activity (magical leftovers from Evard’s reign), but Rhomstaff’s men take care of these problems as they appear. Rhomstaff is also home to numerous ruins and archeological sites that seem to predate any known settlement of this area. Rhomstaff is on horrible terms with Nightwatch; the people there still blame the people of this barony for the destruction by the necromantic forces. Worship of Wee Jas was very popular here during the time of Evard, but it is in serious decline since the necromantic insurrection.

Capital

Fyrkohl

Leader

Izhaar Rhomstaff

Leader Title

Baron

Government System

Monarchy, Absolute

Power Structure

Feudal state

Parent Organization

Bissel