Tonot (J4)

Tonot is the most northerly Keep in Kaldor, a rugged, disorderly settlement at the southern terminus of Noron’s Way. The locals are hardy and self-sufficient folk accustomed to life at the edge of civilization. The keep was built in 200 by King Brant of Nurelia to secure his kingdom’s eastern borders and stem Taelda incursions.
Sir Kaltric Arno was granted the keep when Kalabin of Kaldor annexed Nurelia. His descendants held Tonot until the Restoration, when they lost their lands for supporting the House of Orgael. King Aidrik III granted the barony to Clan Dariune, which held it for nearly 200 years. Tonot was promised to Clan Pierstel in exchange for their support during the Baronial Revolt of 599. Clan Pierstel has provided a long line of loyal vassals and the young men of Clan Dariune are usually fostered here to acquire the toughness of the northern frontier.