Westmarch

The Duchy of Westmarch is a large province of the Kingdom of Alda. The province was established on the 9th February 2022 when the first Duke, Perry Saxon, discussed with the then King of Alda, Uneasy Dusksworn, to create a province following the events of the West Sanctuary Immigration.

Kala
The capital of Westmarch, Kala is an island city flowing with incredible Mediterranean-themed architecture and houses the Westmarch Government Building. Kala is often referred as 'Alda's Market' due to its many stalls, shops and even the grand Exchange. As well as being a trading hub, the city is known for it's intriguing history as well as its luscious beaches and bustling ports.

Zerith
Zerith is the conquered capital of Dreondor, being the biggest city by far in Westmarch, and is one of the biggest towns throughout all of Alda. It is a fortress of a city, being mainly built of stone. It has many grand monuments scattered around its vicinity, such as a Colosseum. Zerith is also very big in the dragon hunting and taming business, with its Governor having a dragon himself.

Goldburg
A town formerly under the control of both Alda and Aurlûnor Velande, but now solely under control of Alda. Near the edge of the world, Goldburg is a desert covered city, mainly being built of Sandstone.

Government
As with the majority of provinces, Westmarch has a group of elected individuals making up the Westmarch Council.

The Founding
Before it was a province, the territories of Westmarch were held by the capital province of Aldalor (modern day Amaterra), where the Capital city of Alda is located. Following the events of the West Sanctuary Immigration, two ex-Dukes of the Kingdom of Sanctuary who had resigned just before, Perry Saxon and Ciprilu Saxon, discussed with Uneasy Dusksworn, to create a new province in his Kingdom of Alda. The trio got along due to their similar experiences as Uldarashi refugees. The talks were a success and Westmarch was born.

The War of Deception
After the rapid increase of aggression from the Serene Republic of Dreondor, the first assaults on the city of Kala, Westmarch's Capital, were conducted, known as the Kala Attacks. The raids were apparently not supported by the Dreondorian government, but after many lives were lost in the 19 total raids, Dreondor finally declared war on Alda thus commencing the Aldan-Dreondorian War on the 20th March 2022. A few weeks later, Dreondor's government was in a complete mess, causing the nation to dissolve and the conflict only to be fought against Agnarian. Then, on the 12th April 2022, the Battle of Zerith was fought. The fight was a complete Aldan victory and Agnarian finally unconditionally surrendered. As Westmarch was the only Aldan province that bordered Agnarian, all of the nation's land was given to the Duchy including the town of Zerith.

Acquisition of Goldburg
During the time of the War of Deception, the Dreondorian province of Goldburg declared independence. After the conflict, the Kingdom of Goldburg became an Aldan vassal for protection. Then, on the 8th July 2022, the King of Goldburg Lorajnz passed away. It was his last decree that Goldburg was to fully integrate into the Kingdom of Alda. As an old Dreondorian territory, the lands of Goldburg, including the town of Goldburg, were given to the Duchy of Westmarch.