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The Duchy of Arcata was a province in the Kingdom of Damara in the Cold Lands.[1]

Geography[]

Arcata was the westernmost province of Damara, abutting the Galena Mountains.[2] The land was flat and dusty.[3]

Government[]

As of 1359 DR, it was ruled by Duke William Horgath from its capital town of Valls.[1]

Trade[]

Arcata traded with the other Damaran provinces via the King's Road.[2][4] As one of the so-called "supply provinces," its farms produced food for the kingdom and its mines harvested iron and silver.[1]

History[]

The start of the Bloodstone Wars was marked by a conflict between Arcata and the neighboring Barony of Bloodstone, in which Duke William Horgath attempted to seize the bloodstone mines in Baron Gareth Dragonsbane's territory. The attack was ill-prepared and hundreds of Arcatans died before peace was instated by Gareth in what became known as Gareth's Gamble.[1]

The resolution of the conflict led to the concentration of both armies against the threats to the south led many of the Arcatan people to favor unification with the Barony of Bloodstone under Gareth Dragonsbane's rule as king. Rumors were rife in 1359 DR that the Ducal Guard in Valls were loyal to Gareth instead of William.[1]

Notable Locations[]

Inhabitants[]

Arcata had a population of around 15,000 in the mid-to-late 14th century DR. The duchy was mainly made up of farmers, and the Arcatan people were known for their work ethic and self-sufficiency.[1]

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Connections[]

Territories of Damara
Baronies & Duchies of the Kingdom of Damara
Supply Provinces
Duchy of Arcata • Barony of Bloodstone • Duchy of Brandiar • Duchy of Carmathan • Duchy of Soravia
City Provinces
Barony of Morov • Barony of Ostel • Barony of Polten
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