Vanhorn, Avalonia (Third Task)

[HammerBro]

Vanguard, the capital city of Vanhorn, sits on a rocky hill surrounded by Lake Talon. The River of Rhondurion feeds the lake and is the path that shipping vessels use to get to Vanguard from the open ocean. The docks are able to accommodate up to five different ships due to the importance of import and export in Vanguard’s economy. I have spent a great deal of time making up names for the inhabitants of Vanguard and they are outlined below this picture similar to what Vanguard looks like.

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Ø Seven Councilmen

Lord Eremir Lanthorn (Myself)(Elf)(Link)

Lord Laslan Rodun (Link)

Lord Denegorn Zulton (Link)

Lady Taunandril Nithor (Female)(Link)

Lord Genthor Rubicon (Link)

Lord Kane Iroan (Link)

Lord Beneil Tinor (Link).

Ø Nobles

Lady Reagan Lanthorn (Female)(Elf)(Sister of Eremir)(Link)

Princess Seraphine Zulton, (Daughter of Denegorn)

Princess Venowyn Nithor, (Daughter of Taunandril)

Prince Fether Rodun, (Son of Laslan)(For Black Spire)

Ø Soldiers of Vanguard

Lynx Oden (Gate Watchman)

Artemis Redd (Female)(Archer of the Infantry)

Crux Tranus (Gate Watchman)

Ezra Raine (Cousin of Eremir)(Tower Guard)

Barthos Malone (Tower Guard)

Colin Vorne (Swordsman of the Infantry)

Tiberius Denmire (Knight)

Ø Royal Soldiers of Vanhorn (Totaling 400)

Archers - 150x

Spearmen - 60x

Swordsmen - 100x

Knights - 30x

Watchmen - 25x

Calvary - 35x

Ø Villagers of Vanguard

Lenfel Sesilion - Chief of Agriculture

Heandil Sesilion, Son of Lenfel - Bugler of Vanguard

Wolfar Conclan- Vendor

Eli Rune- Horse Trainer/Farrier

Calowyn Midlar (Female) - Mill Manager

Luka Torgon - Milker,

Gela Shiloh (Female) - Brewer/Bar Owner

Dale Conclan - Carpenter (Brother of Wolfar)

Ø Significant Others

Atlas the Strong

- Standing at a staggering seven feet three inches tall, Atlas is employed as the blacksmith for Vanguard. He has always been crafty with his hands and built his house on a lone hill just outside the city walls. It doubles as his workshop and messengers come to deliver new orders from the Council or civilian orders.

- Atlas spends his weekends hunting or at Gela’s bar playing cards with his friends. Atlas has had relations with Gela in the past, but both were and are still unwilling to fully commit to each other. They remain good friends and acknowledge that there is something more between them.

Just off the outer shores of Lake Talon, a great forest begins and stretches out over the entire county. This forest hosts many different types of trees. In the very heart of the forest, the trees grow as much as sixty feet around and two hundred fifty feet tall. It is in these trees that the Woodland Guard dwells.

In Vanhorn, there is an elite force of soldiers that watch over the forest. They are known as the Woodland Guard and are led by General Jeffery Alder. The son of a farmer, Jeffery spent his childhood in the woods. He consulted his elven friends when putting together the Guard and they agreed to teach the knowledge of the forest to all of the recruits. (Link)

Headquarters for the Woodland Guard is named Nest of the Leaves. It is located in one of the enormous trees some one hundred feet above the forest floor. The only entrance is through an opening in the trunk of the main tree. Spiral staircases run inside the tree to gain access to the main and upper levels. Here are the names of some of the soldiers.

Ø Captains

Felix Jang (Captain of the 37

^th

squadron)(

Link

)

Lucifer Sulion (Captain of the 43

^rd

squadron)

Ø Soldiers of the Woodland Guard

Epsilon “The Hammer” Kelas, Juno Elms (Female), Cal Woodlawn, and Jesse Asp - (37

^th

Squadron) (

Link

)

Orion Helio, Vince Qudan, Luna Meridun (Female), and Leo Foss - (43

^rd

Squadron)

Around thirty miles West of Nest of the Leaves, there are ruins of an old city of elves once called Ferodin. There is a tomb of the Elven King, Anthore and the inscription on his grave tells the legacy of Ferodin, but it doesn’t speak of why the city was abandoned. There are fallen statues and crumbling buildings among the ruins.

Thank you for taking the time to read the information I have put together on my county. I look forward to hearing about my fellow Avalonians’ counties.

Edited December 8, 2013 by HammerBro33

[Rogue Angel]

Excellent description! I love the links to the different characters, and you've done a great job with these characters - lots of LotR/Hobbit pieces. The pictures are well chosen as well. Great job!

[Lord Vladivus]

Nice background- I love it when people take the time to really flesh out their county/city/etc.

[Niku]

Interesting description, looks very promising.

Keep them coming.

[HammerBro]

Thanks, guys!

I also found a picture that is worthy of depicting Nest of the Leaves and posted it as an edit.

Edited December 8, 2013 by HammerBro33

[de Gothia]

Such inspiration! Looks great!!

Now I have to do my county as well!!