Duchy of Stonecrest

The Duchy of Stonecrest is a Duchy within the Kingdom of Stromgarde, under the rule of the House of Crawford. The Duchy is located within the mountains of Arathi Highlands, between Stromgarde City and Thoradin's Wall. The Duchy's location, between the break of two mountains, forms a large valley where many of the structures, towns and fortifications are built. Eventually, the valley empties out onto the shore of the Thandol Valley. The seat of the Duchy is at the Crawford Castle overlooking the capitol city of Ordale. The current Duke of Stonecrest is the son of the now deceased Octavius Crawford, Meldrek Crawford.

History
(Writing in Progress.)

Location
The Duchy is located within the mountains of Arathi Highlands, between the Thandol Span and the Duchy of Carthan. The Duchy's location, between the break of two mountains, forms a large valley where many of the structures, towns and fortifications are built. Eventually, as you continue South-West through the valley, it empties out onto the shore of the Thandol Span, where the coastal town of Bouldercoast is located.

Towns and Settlements
Ordale

Eastwood

Towerfall

Braemar

Bouldercoast

Caer Staerk - Located within an enclosed vale on the eastern range of mountains encompassing the Duchy of Stonecrest, Caer Staerk is the largest fortified land in the Highlands. It's extensive walls and overbearingly steep mountainsides create a nigh impenetrable interior as well as a vast, relatively fertile exterior vale still domineered by wall placement from a past brilliant master strategist. The keep of Caer Staerk is small, built into a granite formation meticulously over many dozens of years, a small natural cave system breaching the main hall, and used as a larder. Of the Kingdom of Stromgarde's still manned fortresses, Caer Staerk joins other notable locations such as Eastwatch and Stromgarde's military district to have a consistent, unwavering defense against any foe.