Manors of Henwe
State of the Barony Spring of 723
Henwe
History: Henwe was originally a Corani Empire fortress
and was rebuilt during the Theocracy of Tekhos. Nemiran created the Barony of Henwe in 671.
Until 722 the keep remained in the hands of Ledrek Pozen. In 722 Baron Pozen turned his loyalties
to Kanday after Hyen fell. Shortly after he again changed allegiances but the forces of Kanday under command
of Tolas Garawe kept the Keep and captured Pozen. At present Lord Garawe is the apparent front runner to
assume the position of Baron. Initially the King had decided to give the Barony to its champion but of
late is having some second thoughts on the topic.
The Keep: The Keep of Henwe is situated on a manmade
mound surrounded by a wooded palisade. There is a creek that runs to a fishing pond on the west side of
the keep. The Keep’s furnishings are intact and the Keep has amble supplies for the foreseeable future
(kind = 5000). While the Keep has been virtually untouched in 722 the town did not fare as well.
The town was completely destroyed, disassembled or burned. Throughout the winter most of the people
were able to rebuild and reconstruct. Only a few of the former guilds people have returned. More arrive
by the day as it seems that Rethem is not imminently set to retake the Keep. The former innkeeper at Bildel
has taken up residence in Henwe along with only a couple of other guilds people. The town is now being
completely reconstructed. The Mill on the creek will need some repairs which will also help refill the
pond. Afterwards the pond will need to be restocked as well.
The Baron: Baron Tolas Garawe, son of Sir Tosart Garawe
(cousin to the Lord High Chamberlain of Kanday) is the present Baron (legally) although at present his title is under some
question by the King, who granted the Barony while still exhilarated by a victory over the Thardic Legions. Tolas
is an attractive, charming and seasoned. He is a staunch supporter of Sir Temelin of Selvos and the Chahryn
Clan. Tolas and his followers are virtual legends in the Selvos region. Having seized
Henwe with a small force and then later recovering the Grandson of the Earl of Selvos, he and his followers could not be in
higher favor with the family.
Alaban
The
Manor: The
Manor house was not spared the abuse by the retreating Rethemi. The manor house had suffered some partial
fire damage and was looted extensively. Much of the furnishings were damaged or destroyed.
The Rethemi used Alaban as an HQ while sieging Henwe. The village was left only partially intact.
The Manor itself is a small stone structure with a wooden palisade. It was a close holding to Henwe and thus had limited
interior structures and craftsmen capabilities.
The Lord: Sir Arek Alren the Earl Cousin assumed control
of this manor is a loyal and trust friend to the Baron. The manor has undergone significant recent rennovations
as Arek has gotten the property up to top operaational order.
Bildel
The Manor: The manor is located strategically on the road from Henwe to Golotha
and a popular stop over spot for caravans travelling between these markets. Its extensive holdings and
location made this manor very wealthy. The Manor house was moderately damaged during the conflict.
Some of the furnishings have been returned (by peasants who have been keeping these for safe keeping) and the damage
to the gate has been repaired. The village which was largely untouched is being expanded and homes being
improved and rebuilt. The Manor itself is a large stone manor house with extensive outbuildings and a stone
wall. The Granaries are not damaged but were mostly consumed by armies and locals.
The
Lord: Sir
Erlam Treston is, like most of the Barons men, a seasoned and dangerous warrior. He has a physically dominant
frame nearly 6’ tall and almost 200 lbs. With all of his combat experience however he is still squeamish
at the sight of blood, an ironic curse by the lady.
Cyneris
The Manor: The Manor has been lightly affected by the war. The
Manor house is well appointed moderate structure. It has a wooden palisade and a series of outbuildings.
The Lord: Sir Thelud Yolon (690) is the son of Danel Yolon (Bailiff of Niberath near
Pinide). Thelud is an efficient administrator and decent swordsman. He is a thin man
with a very high intellect and capacity to persuade. He spent his years learning trade and making good
manorial decisions. His father is a long time friend of Tosart Garawe who helps get this land.
Gomis
The
Manor: Similar
to Cyneris, Gomis was only mildly affected by the war and is fortified by a small manor house. The manor
is a small stone Manor house with a wood palisade. Its holdings are a bit smaller than the local average
but its remote position leaves it far from the attentions of marauders.
The Lord: At present there is no permanent lord at this
Manor but is managed by a local peonian priest for the Earl..
Hydmir
The Manor: Manor was unaffected by the war and the manor house is a very defensible
stone structure located on a stone spire. The village is located on a flat area a 100’ above
the valley floor below. The manor has always maintained extensive sheep and goats flocks. The
village is also in an excellent position to see most of the barony below and is responsible for sending alarms in the event
of attack.
The Lord: Sir Eastmar of Gevid (698) is a former Rethemi serf turned outlaw.
Although he is young his combat and survival experience are impressive. He is a smallish man who
would not seem particularly menacing. He is quiet and humble but a skilled and cunning warrior.
Because he was a known rebel against the Rethemi he is respected by the people of the Barony and later made a knight
of Kanday and lord of the manor that was his birthplace.
Jeun
The Manor: Jeun is the largest and least effected manor
of the Barony. It is the halfway mark between Hyen and Henwe a position that makes it ideal for travelers
on their way from one manor to the other. Its location is optimal and their extensive lands make it the
most desirable manor in the Henwe region. At present the Manor is quite self sufficient and fully
manned and operating at peak levels. The Manor is a large stone structure with a 3rd story tower
and surrounded by several outbuildings and a stone wall with a stone gate house. Next to Henwe keep Jeun
Manor is the most defensible.
The Phantom Lancers: Jeun is also the HQ for the Henwe Squadron
of Light Horse (a squadron that served with the Baron in 722-23). Under the command of Alerist
of Kevon they travel between Hyen and Henwe taking messages and escorting travelers on the dangerous trek.
They have been effective at reducing banditry on the highway drastically. Recently after having
pursued and ambushed small groups of brigands the group has begun to take pride in their seeming stealthiness and begun to
refer to themselves as the Phantom lancers for their quite but rapid attacks on the local brigands.
The
Bailiff: Sir
Gamel Torench was temporarily assigned by Sir Temilin during 722 after Hyen was captured. Once Henwe fell
Baron Tolas Garawe was in need of men and kept Sir Gamel on until he could determine what he was to do with Jeun.
The fact that Jeun is out of sight of the Baron has provided Sir Gamel a certain degree of job security.
He is a somewhat efficient lord and his efforts are doubled in hopes that he can maintain his position indefinitely.
Metass & Woryn
The Manor: Prior to the War this manor had been the best run and most successful manor in the immediate
region. The manor house is stone and has the largest great hall in the area. The manor
also has a number of outbuildings. The manor was lightly affected by the conflict and although the manor
was looted most of the furnishings of any size have remained. Next to Jeun it is one of the more impressive
holdings in Henwe.
The Lord: Sir Lavro Kesid recently died and the manor went to his cousin Ceral Lamin
II, son of Sir Cerale of Lamin (Chancellor of Kanday). His father Cerale is good friends of Aldren Garawe
(Lord High Chamberlain of Kanday). Sir Aldren Garawe requested the favor of his brother Tosart in
payment for a slight between the brothers that go back years. Sir Ceral recently married Earl Tolas'
sister.
Larton
The Manor: The stone manor house is located well above the valley and has an excellent position in that
it is remote. The manor itself is well appointed but not entirely defensible. It has
only a low wood palisade. Its land quality is poor but the lord has kept the fief well maintained and in
good operating order. Over the winter the Lord of Larton has seized the unoccupied quarry just northwest
of his manor he is using his light militia to hold the quarry and has even begun constructing a rough trail to the quarry.
The quarry itself is now defended by a small palisade and about 10 Men at arms.
The
Lord: Sir
Keyel Fandawart (782) is a former bandit who claims Larton to have been in his family for some generations but was illegally
taken years ago from his father. He was made outlaw in his 20’s when he got in a fight with the lords
son who inevitably inherited Larton. After Baron Pozen executed the former Lord and chaos abounded Keyel
returned to Larton and resumed the work of his fathers. He is loved and adored by his serfs who he freed
from slavery (a mostly symbolic distinction). He is very calculating and a master of intrigue.
A formidable warrior and a recent convert to Laranianisim, which seems odd for a former Agrikan. It
is rumored that he has become quite taken by his new faith and has even assembled an altar in his manor house.
For some reason he dismissed the altar as a symbol but rumors still abound that he spends hours in prayer. Recently
the land has reverted to his young son and his wife. Thier fate is yet undetermined by Earl Tolas.
Pabjeme & Altona
The Manor: A wealthy and well appointed manor was affected by the conflict. The manor
was pillaged and partially burned no less than 3 times. The stone manor house is being repaired and the
village is mostly rebuilt. The manor is very close to Henwe Keep and its extensive lands make it a prime
holding being the second largest next to Jeun.
The Bailiff: At present the Barons father Sir Tosart Garawe is overlooking
the holding to help his son rebuild the Barony to a state in which it can sustain itself.
Romus
The
Manor: This
manor was lightly affected by the conflict but certainly pillaged. The manor house is a stone manor with
a small palisade and a couple of outbuildings located on a makeshift moat (created by diverting the creek around both sides
of the manor. There is a small low wooden bridge that is rebuilt periodically after floods.
The Lord: Sir Farow Gremmel (697) is a former squire to Sir Tosart Garawe. He is the
nephew of Baron Stennis Tertimas, a good friend of Sir Tosart Garawe. Under the guidance of Sir Tosart
he should be a capable land lord. He is quiet and reserved but rather intellectual. As
a child he was tutored by Mages from Aleath. It is not believed that he has any skill with magery but his
demeanor might say otherwise.
Narterin
The Manor: This Manor is a complete ruin. Little can be seen with the exception of charred
ruins and ash. It is the largest land holding in the immediate area and can easily be revived into a profitable
holding.
The Lord: This land is now much smaller
than initially thought ans has been given to the new Bailiff of the Hundred who recently abandoned his post.
Common Folk of Henwe
The
people of Henwe can remember life under Rethemi rule as cruel and unwielding. The Kandian nobles have brought a new
and well accepted rule of law and tollerance. Although some still ong for the old religions they dare not speak openly
if they feel this way. Most serfs hav been granted lands and right something they had none of in teh past. The
lords are by and large fair and generous and Earl Tolas is revered by his people. Although many dangers still lurk it
is quite apparent that Earl Tolas and his men do all they can to protect the people.
Guild
Henwe has reestablished trade and is becomming a thriving trade town with connections
to selvos and Weseda they sit astride a key junction.
