House Lockston
House Lockston is a resilient and adaptable Gurt family that stands out in the Mykal Mountains for their early conversion to the worship of the Triad, a choice that set them apart from their fellow mountain houses. Ruling from their stronghold, TuskanHolt, they control the southern portion of the Mykall Mountains known as the Blackboar Hills, this is the only region of the Mykall Lands that has any agrictulural output.
Assets
House Lockston possesses several valuable assets, with their most notable being their fortress, TuskanHolt, which sits at the southern foothills of the Mykal Mountains. This strategic location allows them to control the fertile lands that extend into the foothills, providing them with the ability to grow crops, which is rare for a Gurt house, making them an essential supplier of food for the region. In addition to their agricultural assets, House Lockston manages smaller deposits of iron and copper, which they mine and trade, supplementing their income. TuskanHolt itself is a well-defended fortress with high stone walls and a commanding view of the surrounding lands, giving them a significant advantage in times of conflict. Although not as wealthy or powerful as some other mountain houses, their control over fertile lands and natural resources, combined with their strong defensive position, make House Lockston a vital and respected family in the Mykal Mountains.
History
House Lockston originated as a small Gurt clan that was forced from their ancestral lands during the turbulent wars between the mountain families. When they migrated to the southern foothills of the Mykal Mountains, they established a modest settlement that eventually grew into the fortified stronghold of TuskanHolt. Despite being ethnically Gurt, their early conversion to the worship of the Triad set them apart, often leading to ostracization by other mountain houses who viewed them as outsiders. When the Stormclaw Empire conquered the region, House Lockston wisely pledged their loyalty and were granted the fertile lands they now control, cementing their status as a significant house in the Mykal Mountains. Over the centuries, they have maintained their dual identity, fiercely defending both their Gurt traditions and their Triad faith, earning respect for their resilience, adaptability, and ability to thrive in the harsh mountain environment despite the challenges of being different.
Territories
The lands of House Lockston are vast and fertile, some of the most powerful vassal families who oversee more specific regions of the BlackBoar hills are;
- House Valdivian of Castle RuneCross
- House Heith of FarStone
- House Featherlocke of Featherlocke Keep
- House RedRock of RedRock
Apearence
House Lockston has dark brown skin and even darker hair that most members often wear it luxurious braids and styles. Although Dwarven, members of House Lockeston posses a smaller frame and slimmer builds than other dwarves.
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Type
Geopolitical, Great house
Ruling Organization
Leader Title
Family Leader
Location
Controlled Territories
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