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The Earldom of Newport has the largest population of any region in the Newport Reach. It combines the busy commercially powerful Newport City with a series of sheltered and productive agricultural villages, protected by both the The Sharp Mountains and several garrisoned towers. By land, the Earldom can only be practically accessed through the North-South Road's route through the High Pass. By sea, the approach is through the port facilities at Newport City, whose well-armed merchant ships are a match for most raiders or pirates.

The Earldom is ruled by Earl Marcus Vendrino who holds the Earldom from the High King and also holds the title of Warden of the Newport Reach, as commander in chief of the Reach's forces in wartime. That is, he can command the Arch-Duke of the Gnomeburg Hills, the Prince of Alfenwood and the Earl of West Road if some sort of invasion or rebellion should take place.

The Earldom also contains the famous Church of the Divine Bounty which is a major center of worship, especially for the rural folk of the Earldom and is also a pilgrimage center.

Ruler: Earl Marcus Vendrino, Man, Lawful, Venturer-8

Leaders:
John Terris, Man, Neutral, Venturer-6, Chairman of the Assembly
William Drummond, Man, Lawful, Spiritual-10, Archbishop of the Newport Reach
Silas of the Mountains, Man, Lawful, Wizard-7, Chancellor of Newport
Sir Thomas Durrango, Man, Lawful, Warrior-6, Captain-General of Newport
Roger Vondark, Man, Lawful, Spiritual-6, Dean of Divine Bounty Church.

Inhabitants:

Town/Capital: Newport City

Villages of the Earldom: gf35; gf37; gf38; gf40; gf41; gf44; gf45; gf47; gf48; gf49; gf51; gf52

Towers/Castles of the Earldom: gf33; gf34; gf36; gf39; gf43; gf46; gf50