Dalenshire (pronounced dawn-SHEER) is the Kingdom of the
Halflings, created when the
Seven Kingdoms were founded. It’s situated southeast of the forest of
Neldorin and due east of
Tavanion. It once comprised the southeastern coastline of
Aldorath, but, following the
Second Witching War , the halflings retreated north and west into swamps and bayous that were previously considered uninhabitable to avoid the
Orcish Hordes. The halflings have thrived in their new environment, becoming a race of boatsmen and marsh-dwellers. The nature of their traveling culture means that they have no capital. Each clan is ruled by a
Granpere or Grammere (Grandfather or Grandmother, sometimes quite literally.) At times, they meet in large gatherings called
Boucheries, and multi-clan Granperes or Grammeres can be chosen. When necessary, the Granperes and Granmeres elect a
Haute Granpere to speak on behalf of the whole country. Their flag depicts a brown otter on a gold field.
After the events of the
Battle of Worldbreaker's Howe , the actions of
Lurgrak and his faction of
Orcs was clearly leading towards the
The Fourth Conclave of the Seven Kingdoms recognizing their sovereignty over the
Orcish Steppes (events which ultimately led to the formation of the orcish nation of
Aiyolhast). This led to great discontent among the halflings of Dalenshire, who were well aware that some of the lands likely to be formally ceded to the orcs were once theirs.
In 1083
SKR, the Granperes and Granmeres called a
Boucherie Grande to discuss these matter. The lands divided politically, becoming known as the
Three Shires and the halflings who stayed along the borderlands of Aiyolhast kept the name Dalenshire. They have the closest relationship with the orcs of any of the nations, due in no small part to
Tilly Thistleshanks' actions as an ambassador to them.
Darkmoss Bayou is still part of Dalenshire, and the Brambleberry and Thistleshanks clans enjoy powerful influence ove the area.
Dalenshire trades freely with the other parts of the Three Shires. They trade dyes to Tavanion for honey. They trade pepper to
Gristamere for glass, and they trade corn to
Faerinwold for leather.
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