The Realm of Eohmark

[Lord Eamonn of Eohmark]

THE REALM OF EOHMARK
Bunden in byrde tó laedenne bunden in lufe tó ðegnunge lang beadugear cýðað
Lic onginneð búgan swift déadlic géar Stieppað geond willan.
Ac éagan gíet lóciað Beorhtre gesihðe; heorte gíet béateð.

[Lord Eamonn of Eohmark]

A GEOGRAPHICAL PERSPECTIVE
Eohmark, or what is presently entitled the lands of Eohmark, is located upon the northern portion of the Island of Skye with a series of rolling hills, cliffs, and peninsulas, and bays prime for harbours. Eohmark is perhaps well known for the dramatic landscapes ranging from sharp cliffs, pillars, woodlands, and even coastal geography that have shaped the lands as to what they are today. The Black Cuillin, which are mainly composed of basalt and gabbro—both a dark form of volcanic rock—include 12 Munros (a type of Scottish mountains) and provide some of the most spectacular and irregular mountain terrain in all of Skye. The Red Cuillin. They are mainly composed of granite that has weathered into more rounded hills and mountains with many long slopes on their flanks. Due to the Basalt that underlies the Northern lands of Skye, the soil has become reasonably rich and fertile as well as very dynamic rock and stone characteristics. Heahburg, which is known as Quirang in modern era, is a spectacular series of rock pinnacles on the eastern side of the main spine of the peninsula. Beyond the Western Bay of Northern Skye is the Lidweard peninsula which is ringed in sea cliffs, creating a perfecting ‘nesting’ site for its harbour. The bedrock of Sleat is Torridonian sandstone which produces poor soils and boggy ground, although it’s lower elevations and relatively sheltered eastern shores produces a lush growth of hedgerows and crops. The cities of Gamoldun and Beorghilp, which lie to the west and south, are a series of small crofting communities known for their farmlands and agricultural means. The influence of the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf Stream create a mild oceanic climate in Eohmark with temperatures generally cool, averaging 6.5 °C (44 °F) in the wintery months and 15.4 °C (60 °F) in the peak of summer. Snow seldom lies at sea level and frosts are fewer than the mainland. Winds are a limiting factor for vegetation with speeds of 128 kph (80 mph) being recorded and south-westerlies the most frequent. High winds are especially likely on the uncovered coasts of Lidweard.



A HISTORY CARVED IN STONE
Once known as Trotternish, the people here were well enough, farms were suitable and thrived, though wildlife and raids from thieves were known to blow through and crush the hard work every few months, leaving a time when the people ate poorly. Their voices went unheard, for the clans who had ruled over the land, were uncaring about it's thrive, not seeing the potential that could come with such a large piece of land. Greed had once been a factor in blinding those about, oppressing the people in mild amounts. Clans had been known to meet upon the lands now and again, but the needs of protection were never met as they were elsewhere, for it was a piece that could be done without in the eyes of the leaders with mostly peasants and common folk about. Movement within Turas Lan and new leaders rising, had meant not only change for the main part of Skye, but for Trotternish as well.

Whispers of the people in need of better guidance had reached Turas Lan, where Adam and Beathag had begun to settle in their place as Duke and Duchess; though this time, they would not be ignored. Seeing the land without direction, beautiful and well balanced farms, grasslands and water supplies, it was looked on as the perfect place for a new direction, one that involved the growing calvary. When the gracious hand of Lord Adam, deemed Lord Eamonn to pick upon the map of his land, Trotternish was the gift given, in more ways then one. Lord Eamonn had been about the lands often in his scouting with the calvary and every time they had traveled the half a day's ride to Trotternish, it always welcomed him like a home should feel, even when it did not belong in his care fully. The lands were vast yet there were so many places upon it that made good defenses. It was profitable, able to be used for farming without fail, close to many fresh water sources (lakes, rivers, ponds) and flat stretches of lands for the one thing he longed to bring to the people. Horses. They were the pride of his home land, one of the best trades and fields that he knew, as well as something the people could bond with. The land was not looked at in one way along, but many for dreams and hopes for a new start.

Not long after the land was placed into his hands for guidance, Lord Eamonn and his wife, Lady Aislin rode to the far end of the lands, finding a place among the cliffs were small farmers had settled and made their homes with shacks of moss and forest. Meeting the people, listening to their stories of life there, their needs and hopes, their acceptance and intolerable reasons, the Lord and Lady begun the changes with the voice of the people besides them, not behind them. With the change in powers and guidance, came the change in names of the places. Lord Eamonn had wished to bring much of Sevenwaters (His birthplace) to the lands, giving them all Old names to replace what the people had mumbled in distaste. Trotternish, would be changed to the name of Eohmark, the Capital and home of the Lord, Lady as well as the growing Calvary would become Headburg. The farmers upon the area were asked to stay, not pushed from their homes, but the changes would involve them and protect them. The ideas were grand and no one contested them, accepting the protection that was never offered so freely and the chance to become more then simply farmers with the only purpose of feeding themselves. Around the building of the new grand home for the Lord and Lady, the peasants, were told, they would no longer hold such titles and be known as the people, nothing less. Unlike other Lords and Ladies, Aislin and Eamonn had not only gained respect, but also began a bond with them as they dressed commonly and helped with the construction of not only their homes, but that of the others. Every hand touched every home in one way or the other over the next few months. Upon a cliff, the Capital of Headburg was built with the Lord and Lady of Eohmark's own two hands, along with the growing calvary and the farmers who stayed to provide their skills. Never had the people seen a Lord and Lady so humble, and ready to be seated not above the people, but with them upon the ground.

Balance was returning to the lands, but as most trials, it did not last long. Red Lines: The Final Frontier - Trotternish/Eohmark affected not only Turas Lan, but Sturan, Sleat and the final battle, had come to Eohmark. It would end up being the most bloody battle and the final push that would drive the traitorous clans away from the lands. Many were killed, both horse and man, even more injured including the Lord Eamonn himself. Secretly the Lady Aislin, had dressed as a male and fought upon the battle of Sleat and the battle at Eohmark, where she was discovered by the men within the calvary and those that were under her care in Eohmark. large amounts of respect were earned on that day.

[Lord Eamonn of Eohmark]

THE LORD AND LADY
Bunden in byrde tó laedenne bunden in lufe tó ðegnunge lang beadugear cýðað
Lic onginneð búgan swift déadlic géar Stieppað geond willan.
Ac éagan gíet lóciað Beorhtre gesihðe; heorte gíet béateð.