Alderbrook

Alderbrook refers to the breakaway territorial domain controlled by within The West Forest Although not formally recognised by The Kingdom of Alderia, Alderbrook operates as a self-declared provincial authority, enforcing its own laws, raising levies, and controlling a network of fortified positions and resource sites. The territory functions effectively as a renegade lordship, asserting sovereignty independent of official Alderian governance.

Public Agenda

Alderbrook presents itself as a stabilising presence in the West Forest, promoting order, security, and “proper governance” in a region often plagued by banditry, shifting allegiances, and competing factions. Public messaging emphasises: The need for strong local leadership in frontier regions Protection of trade, travellers, and woodland settlements Resistance to external interference, whether from rival nobles or militant groups Legitimacy through noble right and duty to govern effectively In practice, this agenda serves to justify Lord Brackenridge’s autonomous rule and territorial ambitions, positioning Alderbrook as both protector and sovereign authority within its claimed lands.

History

Alderbrook emerged as the personal domain of Lord Brackenridge, a wealthy noble who sought to establish independent authority within the largely undeveloped and loosely governed regions of the West Forest. Taking advantage of weak royal oversight and fractured political control in the area, Brackenridge raised levies, fortified key positions, and asserted territorial claims beyond his originally recognised holdings. Over time, Alderbrook expanded from a single lord’s estate into a self-contained, militarised enclave operating outside direct Alderian administrative control. Its development reflects opportunistic ambition, strategic positioning, and the vacuum of power within the forest frontier.

Founding Date

Era of Enchantment

Capital

Alderbrook - Town

Training Level

Levy

Veterancy Level

Trained

Leader

Lord Brackenridge

Founders