Marcher Houses of the Old Kingdom
After a particularly savage series of raids, the Old Kingdom of Rallion created a border territory, known as the March - which was broken into five districts - to protect them from the Orcs and their allies. These districts became known collectively as the Marcher Houses, and were settled by soldiers, veterans, and knights. The settlers remained in high vigilance and were always ready for war. The Marcher Houses were named: Axium, Kassan, Sardar, Mercet, and Nexar. Each were ruled by an Earl, who swore fealty to the High-King of Rallion and bore the obligation to protect the realms from the enemies of all. Soon these districts became a home to the adventurous and to those who did not fit well within their mainstream societies. Half-elves and half-orcs were especially welcomed and many of them lived within the Marcher Houses.
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