| Earl Donstudd Sinxth, a towering knight of unyielding valor, emerged as a hero during the dire days of the Starkpool Reach's turmoil. Chaos gripped the region as dark forces encroached upon Starkpool, the reach's largest and most vital city. The wizards of Starkpool, whose arcane expertise had long safeguarded the city, were besieged and unable to maintain their defenses. Donstudd rose to the challenge, uniting a disparate army of knights, soldiers, and townsfolk to form a bulwark against the invading hordes. In the pivotal Battle of the Ebon Crossing, Donstudd's strategic brilliance and personal bravery turned the tide; he and his forces held the line long enough for the wizards to reignite the wards protecting the city. His enchanted blade, "Kindness," became a symbol of hope, as songs spread of the knight's relentless charge into the heart of enemy lines. | Earl Donstudd Sinxth, a towering knight of unyielding valor, emerged as a hero during the dire days of the Starkpool Reach's turmoil. Chaos gripped the region as dark forces encroached upon Starkpool, the reach's largest and most vital city. The wizards of Starkpool, whose arcane expertise had long safeguarded the city, were besieged and unable to maintain their defenses. Donstudd rose to the challenge, uniting a disparate army of knights, soldiers, and townsfolk to form a bulwark against the invading hordes. In the pivotal Battle of the Ebon Crossing, Donstudd's strategic brilliance and personal bravery turned the tide; he and his forces held the line long enough for the wizards to reignite the wards protecting the city. His enchanted blade, "[[Kindness]]," became a symbol of hope, as songs spread of the knight's relentless charge into the heart of enemy lines. For his unparalleled service, High King [[baldwin_iii|Baldwin Gothfrey, ancestor of Baldwin the third]], personally granted Donstudd the title of Earl and vested him with control over the chief port of the Starkpool Reach, securing the region's economic future. |
| For his unparalleled service, High King Baldwin Gothfrey personally granted Donstudd the title of Earl and vested him with control over the ports of the Starkpool Reach, securing the region's economic future. Not content to rest on his laurels, Donstudd used his newfound influence to establish the Holy Brotherhood of the Lord Protector, an elite order of knights based at Castle Harken. The Brotherhood combined martial skill with spiritual devotion, ensuring that Starkpool and its surrounding lands would remain vigilant against future threats. Castle Harken, constructed under Donstudd's supervision, stood as a bastion of light and order, its towers emblazoned with the sigil of a radiant shield. Donstudd’s legacy endured in the Brotherhood, whose knights pledged their lives to the protection of Kumbrith's people and the ideals of justice, honor, and unity. | |
