Markland
In the center of the Province of Barathord Markland is the connecting town between all of the cities in the province. It is a focal point for all of the settlements and as such is an easy location for the people of the frontier to sell their goods on the market or transport it to Sunreach. Markland is on the rail line so it can easily and quickly transport goods. Reinforcements to Eastwatch are sent from Lastop after being equipped with gear and sent to Markland where they then march on the road to Eastwatch. Praetorian Alice is governor of Markland and is responsible for its safety and well-being.
Markland also has a nearby coal mine by the name of the muddy mine due to the heavy rains that come all the way from the troll crags. The coal from the mines are then sent to Lastop to forge steel as well as power the trains when magic crystals are unavailable to power them. The mines are also used to quarry stone in order to reach deeper veins and provide good stone to construct buildings and walls. Markland also has a very lucrative salt mine nearby and produces a large amount of salt reducing the costs for rations significantly allowing Sunreach to not have to import it anymore. Due to this and its central connection to the outer frontier settlements have attracted a large amount of merchants who have formed a merchant's quarters. On top of this the increase in rain has allowed for the growing of certain spices in the area further increasing the wealth of the area.
Defences
Markland is protected by Woodwatch keep. Staffed by legionnaires recruited by Alice they protect the important crossroads allowing for safe transportation of goods and people.
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