LANDS OF HIGH CLAN ERININ
The Land
High Clan Erinin holds some of the most diverse terrain among the shore of Eyru. The northern reaches of Erinin's land shares rolling hills and fertile farmland with High Clan Tairan. Just along the Northern border rests Loch Meath in the center of which sits Connacher's Keep, home of the Council of Stone. The largest land locked body of water in Eyru, Loch Meath is almost more an inland sea than a lake as it's name implies. Further to the east, these soft hillocks break down into the rocky hills prominent in High Clan Stearin's lands. At the extreme western coast, the bog lands known as the Freeman's lands stretch south along the coast and into Erinin territory while the extreme eastern coast has a very different appearance. The coastal waters here are at their farthest from the dangerous reef known as the Dragon's Spine and they have a reputation for calm seas and bountiful fishing. Several ports of trade also exist here for the enterprising High Clan Erinin. Across the southern section of this area lies Coyte Wood, a thickly forested area hosting oak, ash, and rowan trees.
While not a feature of the natural geography, the central valleys of this land are home to a landmark all their own. Situated between the rolling hills lies an urban corridor of sorts that extends from the River Cuilinn to the northern edge of Coyte Wood. If the people of Eyru are said to be among a shift in socio-economics, this would be the birth place of that movement. Several towns and cities rest here, displaying a burgeoning urban culture and the growth of a new class of society. The largest of these is Clagh Undin, the capitol of High Clan Erinin. From this center of business and politics extends a stone paved and well maintained road connecting each of the 6 major cities in the corridor.
Exports from High Clan Erinin include all manner of crafted and finished goods. The craftsman here are renowned across Eyru for their ingenuity and skill. To support this non agrarian culture, much of the cultivated grain is kept within the borders as well as grains and cattle being a strong import from Steairn and Tairan. Lumber from Coyte wood and the occasional tin or copper find from the Northeast is sometimes exported. However, often much of these raw materials are usually absorbed by the tradesmen of this High Clan. Fish is a popular export and sailors from Erinin do a brisk business transporting goods along the eastern coast and the River Aber.
Important Factions and Individuals
Damnat Ni Erinin is the sole surviving blood member of clan Erinin. She is currently pregnant with an heir though the heir's father is "undisclosed". Hushed rumor has it that she doesn't know who the father is though such speculation is not advanced in public. Even while carrying child, Damnat retains a fearsome temper (some say even greater) and a keen hand with a shortsword. Those of the true bloodline of clan Erinin have always been born to small families. Erinin had only a small direct family and left a single male heir. Since, female births have been oddly numerous and each one has inherited Erinin's drive and a presumed desire to avoid the restraints of pregnancy and caring for a large brood. Damnat retains this drive and is currently at the top of High Clan politics. Personally having led the movement to withdraw the ancient edict barring direct descendants of Erinin from serving on this high clan's council, she quickly enjoyed a nostalgic popularity that propelled her into the spotlight. She makes her residence in Clagh Undin at the ancestral stronghold.
Padraig O'Lough made his name as a coopersmith, eventually gaining recognition from coast to coast. He served as tutor to a chieftain's son from High Clan Tairan and from there entered into politics. He has been one of the first elected representatives which didn't hail from a traditional ruling family. He represents a section of High Clan Erinin that has been growing in power and prestige at an exponential rate: the densest parts of the Urban Corridor. He is a shrewd businessman, often placing "the deal" before ethical considerations, though tactful enough to avoid truly stepping over the line.
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