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'''Lichbrook''' is a [[duchy]] in [[Benacia]], corresponding to the former counties of [[Caverden]], [[Woodshire]] and north-eastern [[Crestfall Downs]]. A relatively new duchy, Lichbrook was founded in 4725 ASC following the dissolution of the ancient [[Brookshire|Duchy of Brookshire]]. | '''Lichbrook''' is a [[duchy]] in [[Benacia]], corresponding to the former counties of [[Caverden]], [[Woodshire]] and north-eastern [[Crestfall Downs]]. A relatively new duchy, Lichbrook was founded in 4725 ASC following the dissolution of the ancient [[Brookshire|Duchy of Brookshire]]. | ||
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| + | == Etymology and terminology == | ||
| + | The name ''Lichbrook'' has its origin in a colloquial term for that part of Brookshire forming the private demesne of the lich, [[Anthrazita von Rossheim-Maltenstein]]. Officially known as the '''Lichnina''', the area subsequently evolved into the '''Principality of Lichshire'''. | ||
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| + | The northernmost two-thirds of the duchy, roughly corresponding to the former counties of Caverden and Woodshire, is known as '''Overdolor''' (Upper Dolor). | ||
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[[category: Duchies]] | [[category: Duchies]] | ||
[[category: Lichbrook]] | [[category: Lichbrook]] | ||
Revision as of 10:16, 22 October 2012
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| Feudal Status: | Duchy |
| Capital: | Maltenstein |
| Largest Cities: | Citadel, Fortis, Dolorous, Crestfallen, Woodshire Village |
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| Local Leadership Title: | Duchess |
| Local Government: | Necrarchy |
| Current leader: | Anthrazita von Rossheim-Maltenstein |
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| Local language: | English |
| Local Religion: | Cedrism, Machine God Cult, Lich Cult |
Lichbrook is a duchy in Benacia, corresponding to the former counties of Caverden, Woodshire and north-eastern Crestfall Downs. A relatively new duchy, Lichbrook was founded in 4725 ASC following the dissolution of the ancient Duchy of Brookshire.
Etymology and terminology
The name Lichbrook has its origin in a colloquial term for that part of Brookshire forming the private demesne of the lich, Anthrazita von Rossheim-Maltenstein. Officially known as the Lichnina, the area subsequently evolved into the Principality of Lichshire.
The northernmost two-thirds of the duchy, roughly corresponding to the former counties of Caverden and Woodshire, is known as Overdolor (Upper Dolor).
