Duchy of Haibach

The most western of the lands controlled by the Kingdom of Dakar.

• Capital: Bornheim
• Languages:

  • Dakarian
  • Dwarven
• Religion:

  • Temple of Light (official)
  • Earthmother (accepted)
• Government: Lord Marshall

  • 442 AH - Present: Lord Donat Lange

The Duchy of Haibach encompasses the lands of the Kingdom of Dakar west of the Fuldelf Ridge to the shores of the Isaurus Ocean. The duchy was first created by a treaty between the kingdom and Ellendar, who laid claim to the lands. This treaty granted the lands from the Zun River to the Isaurus Ocean to the Dakarians in exchange for their help fighting Xian.

The duchy was not created until 185 AH, when Sir Gotfrid Haibach, fourth son of Graf Schreiber, led a large number of soldiers and craftsmen over the Fuldelf Ridge. They settled in nearly ruined port town of Heimmelstang. After a sharp dispute between several powerful Earls, King Reiner III created the Duchy of Haibach and made Lord Gotfrid the first Duke of Haibach. In 213 Bornheim was recognized as the Ducal seat.

This is the safest and most accessible east-west pass over the Fuldelf Ridge. The pass itself along the eastern slope is wide and cuts north and south making it the far easier ascent. The western slope is more treacherous and occasionally blocked by rock slides. The pass is frequently closed by heavy rains, snow, and occasionally monsters that come down from the more remote mountains.

The eastern pass begins at the town of Olsa, while the western edge is the town of Cemer. Atop the peak is the isolated Raut Keep. Long considered a keep where malcontents in the Duke's service end up - it is not always considered safe for merchants to stop. Most merchants know of a few “hidden” trails where they cannot be seen as they pass by the keep.