Barony of Aerinon

Duchy of Susspin

From A Biography of Silverthorne by Sathin Maevers, 1000 P.E.W.

Location: Susspin plains to the north and east of Ellinon
Population: Approx. 5000
Exports: Trained Cavalry

Aerinon is located on the vast Susspin plains to the north and east of Ellinon. It is a settlement consisting mostly of whitwashed adobe buildings, rising from the surrounding fields and rolling hills. The area is famed for the wonderful horses they raise, which carry the heavy Susspin lancers into battle. The many white domes of Aerinon sparkling in the sun over green fields are said to be one of the most wondrous sights in the kingdom, at least until closer inspection.

In all reality, Aerinon is a quite harsh place to live, and is commonly home to the training of a full legion of heavy horse which consists of over two thousand Susspinese cavalry and all of their necessary retainers and gear. While that makes the Aerinon region relatively safe, it also lowers the productivity of the local peasants, who are continuously suffering from trampled fields, and damaged crops. Also, having a few thousand soldiers on hand who are not fighting actively in a war tends to create havoc in towns among the populace due to rowdy behavior and heavy drinking.

As the region is a training ground, rather than the disciplined forces that are stationed elsewhere in the duchy and Silverthorne at large, the famed Susspinese discepline is somewhat lacking, and fights between units are not unheard of. The Baron, a large man by the name of Lucius Murial is a retired cavalry man himself and understands the thrill of the charge quite well. He is a firm believer in the value of heavy cavalry, and as such lets the military have the run of his barony. He also insures that they pay well for damages, and charges a steep price for the valuable horseflesh raised on his lands.