The Ward

The Ward is a region of Taroth. There are three main cities Elkmore, Whitetree, & Hayton. Hayton is considered to be the unofficial capital of the ward due to it's size & population.

Locations

 * Snowdrift Point
 * Sedona Woods
 * Elkmore
 * Blackcat Point
 * Whitetree
 * Hayton

History
The Ward was founded by a group of nomads that split of the group that cam from Otarin.

Military
The Ward maintains a small force of active full time soldiers, and a large reserve of soldiers that can be called upon wartime. The reserve soldiers train at least once every two weeks to keep discipline among the ranks. The trademark of The Ward's military is it caribou riders. Instead of horses Ward soldiers ride caribou into battle as their mounts. The Ward maintains a small navy fleet, mostly to ward off pirates

Agriculture
A staple of The Ward's agriculture is caribou. Caribou were domesticated when men first arrived in The Ward. They provide meat & transportation and act as beast of burden. Other food grown in abundance is potatoes and apples, due to ability to stay fresh during the long winter. Fish is also common food.

Economy
The Ward has a strong economy that provides iron ore, timber, and highly valued ironwood for the rest of Taroth

Geography
Most of the Ward is littered with small mountains with boreal forest. In between the mountains and forest are plains consisting of grasses and wild flower. The plains have fertile soil. Near the city of Hayton is a more temperate region consisting of flatland and forest.

Clothing
Traditional winter clothing is coats made out of caribou hides, During the summer basic cloth clothes are worn.