Barony of the Ebon Watchtower
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The freehold itself, located within the County of Lion's Reach, is a lonely watchtower in the middle of a large meadow. What is known of the past here goes back several years to when the Duke granted stewardship to Baroness Liazaelyn Blackpool ni Fiona, where it was once the Garrison of the Duchy's Army. After several seasons of neglect after she left, it became the Holding of the redcap Ethan Sienna. Again, left without a caretaker, it is currently in the hands of the troll, Baron Marsennio Tordwil ap Gwydion.
Freehold Information
The freehold itself is found in the tall black tower that stands in the middle of a vast green meadow. It is said that the Watchtower was built over a volcanic opening and that within the basement, odd lava-steam-powered engines can be found that offer power to the tower and other contraptions.
| Fief of: | Marsennio Tordwil ap Gwydion |
| Steward: | N/A |
| Knight Commander: | N/A |
| Glamour Produced: | 3 per Night |
| Court Affiliation: | Neutral |
| Chimerical Defenders: | Huge Black Red-Eyed Hounds |
| Chimerical Attendants: | Clockwork and Earth Golems |
Defenders
These huge black red-eyed hounds have come into being as defenders of the Watchtower. Despite resembling enormous dogs, they act very little like household pets; the hounds are completely silent and rarely tolerate 'doggie' behavior such as attention in the form of petting or treats. They have a job to do, and nothing deters them from dangers to the watchtower itself or a threat to its inhabitants. The hounds are known to go across the rath to the tavern adjacent where they keep a blazing red eye upon things, making sure no one who shouldn't stumble through the rath manages to do so. While they operate independently the majority of the time, they have been seen to take direct orders (of admittedly simple commands) from Ethan himself.
Attendants
An example of the various clockwork and earth golems that attend those around the Watchtower. Occasionally referred to as "clanks", as their metal-and-stone bodies do not move silently about, however they do not speak. They are known to clean, fetch, and even attend however they can. They all seem to run upon some sort of steam engine operating off the lava beneath the freehold, they travel as far as the stables but go no further and have yet to frequent the Autumn World via the rath.
Freehold Units
The units affiliated with the Ebon Watchtower are currently unknown.
Freehold House Rules
- Seelie and Unseelie welcome here; all must abide by the Escheat and use decorum.
- Respect is earned, not demanded.
- Use your words to solve issues rather than fists, teeth, claws or Sovereign.
Mundane Places of Interest
Dreaming Places of Interest
Training Field
Spread out around the Ebon Watchtower is a large field where training areas have been set up to train in the use of various weapons; sword, archery, mounted. In a separate area, group formations can be taught and trained without worry that there is lack of room. It is said that future Pennons celebrations will be held for the County of Lion's Reach upon the grounds as well.
Steeds Crossing Stables
The Steeds Crossing Ranch began as the project of Countess Ionae, and was taken over by Baroness Liazaelyn when the Count and Countess left Prospect. Previously, the finest mounts produced were given to those members of the Ducal Army at Ebon Watchtower. However, even with the chimerical attendants, the stables have long since fallen into disarray, and the breeding stock has run wild for many months. As the current caretaker of the adjoining freehold, Ethan has been working to bring the chimera under control. It is put forth that going into the stables unaccompanied is strongly discouraged, the Watchtower will not be responsible for the health and well-being of trespassers.
With a nod of respect to those who worked it previously, the main building of the stables has been left unchanged. There are four wings to the stables, each marked with a specific stone sign. These are Feathers and Hooves (primarily equine and avian), Fangs and Fur (bears and wolves, oh my), Scales (reptiles abound), and Paws and Claws (feline and weasel). Within each, various Chimera have been caught to make up the breeding stock. Most are shades of white, the offspring often of different colors depending on the food fed to the mother while in gestation. Some truly amazing color variations have been seen.
Feathers and Hooves wing consists of primarily equine and avian chimera, and in some cases, combinations of the two.
Fangs and Fur wing consists of primarily bears, wolves and other canine types of chimera.
Paws and Claws wing consists of primarily feline and weasel types of chimera.
Scales deals with just that; the reptilian type of chimera, including dragons.
