The site remained a royal holding throughout the the history of Nurelia. Sanric II pacified by the relative tranquility of the period following the demise of the foulspawner allowed the fortifications to atrophe. In 178, the Migration wars began with the sudden attack at Hosat in the neighboring kingdom of Kephria. King Brant acted quickly to counteract the continual neglect of the fortifications throughout Nurelia. Tonot was primarily used as a outpost against the Taelda during the migration wars. King Brant authorized the keep in 198. Construction was completed two years later in 200. Ostensibly this was in response to the migration wars. In reality, the Stone Manor house had served quite well during the Migration Wars due to it's placement on high ground.
Brant was more concerned with the expansionist policies of Medrik I who founded Kaldor on the backs of his beleageured neighbors, and his son Kalabin who appeared, according to Brants spies, to be continuing his father's policies.
When Lotin the Gray's succession was inturrupted by a baronial revolt 235-236, the kingdom of Nurelia was annexed by Kalabin of Kaldor who granted rights of Tonot to Kaltric of Arno whose family held the keep as a baronial land from the throne until 406.
During the first Kaldoric Civil War (362-385), Clan Arno backed Fierth the Usurper, and following the conflict managed to keep their hold. When Uthred succeeded his father, Bendykt the current holder of Tonot made overtures to Aidrik III, but in reality was acting as a spy for Uthred. When Aidrik took the throne in 406, Clan Arno's wealth and lands were confiscated, and Bendykt was executed.
Aidrik granted the seat to Clan Dariune, who then assigned it to Kalib Peistrel, whose father was a yoeman on Clan Dariune's lands and gained knight hood during the first civil war. Kalib, then a Knight bachelor, proved himself a skilled warrior and a competent bailiff in Clan Dariune's service. For exceptional service during the baronial revolt in 599-603, Clan Peirstel was granted Tonot as a barony held from Kiban.
1. TONOT KEEP (Uthris of Peirstel)
Baron Peirstel is fond of food, drink, fight and women, all of which
he has had his share. His wife Adel, tolerates (barely) his
liasons. Without her administrative abilities, the estates would be in
far worse shape than they currently are. Plans of the keep are shown
on pages 4 and 5. (a) Bonded Ostler, Talin of Quethen. (b) Laranian
Chapel, Jamys of Todd.
2. THE RATS KILLER (Staven of Tylar)
Size: 4 Quality: ** Prices: high
Popular with travelers. Staven makes a potent if bland ale. The bland
food is offset by his repertoire of bawdy songs. He claims to have
studied at the Harpers hall in Evael, but few who have heard his
strange deafening rythmic tunes believe him.
3. THE SCARECROW (Jon of Maelnkam)
Size: 3 Quality: *** Prices: low
Jon caters to local farmers, and travelers who prefer a more sedate
atmosphere. His two attractive daughters work as barmaids, and are
often sought after by would be suiters. Both are devout Peonions
however, and to date none have been successful.
4. APOTHECARY (Jym of Haenriks)
Size: 1 Quality: **** Prices: high+
Jym is addicted to Fanosel, but still manages to provide adequate
quality. His userous prices pay for his own habit.
5. CHANDLER (Ghedhe of Lea)
Size: 3 Quality: ***** Prices: high
Ghedhe hails from Orbaal. He aquired the shop from its previous owner
after numerous "incidents", Ghedhe has connections with the Lia
Kavair.
6. CLOTHIER (Stevy of Nix)
Size: 1 Quality: *** Prices: average
Stevy makes outlandish costumes that tend to sell poorly with the
locals. Occasionally she prepares garments for the baron who requires
her to tone down the flair.
7. HIDEWORKER (Jean of Saemons)
Size: 1 Quality: ** Prices: low
Jean fancies women more than industry; thus his workmanship suffers.
8. MASON (Edward of Vanaelen)
Size: 3 Quality: **** Prices: average
Edward and his brother Alex are responsible for maintenance on the
keep. His wife Valry a former traveling thespian is expecting their
first.
9. MERCANTYLER (Jaxon of Broun)
Size: 3 Quality: ** Prices: average
10. MERCANTYLER/USERER (Patsi of Klyn)
Size 4: Quality: ***** Prices: high
Patsi is one of the more successful Userers in the region. She is also
stunningly sensual. Her throaty voice and feminine wiles have captured
the hearts of many of her associates. She has used this to her
advantage on a number of occassions. She is currently involved in a
steamy relationship with the Baron.
11. METALSMITH (Angys of Uaeng)
Size: 4 Quality: *** Prices: average
12. MILLER (Erik of Klaptin)
Size: 6 Quality: **** Prices: average
13. PHYSICIAN (Anna of Wylsen)
Size: 2 Quality: *** Prices: high
Anna operates the small hospital with her sister Nansy. both are
compentent physicians. Anna was a former lover of the Baron and
resents his new relationship (see 10 above).
14. SALTER (Mikayl of Jeager)
Size: 2 Quality: ** Prices: low
15. WEAPONCRAFTER (Geoffry of Bek)
Size: 3 Quality: *** Prices: average
Geoffry operates this small shop part time when he has finished
working for the Baron. His ambition is to obtain a free charter and
pass on his bonded position to his son who is currently working as a
Journeyman in Chybisa.
16. TRAPPER (Tade of Nujeant)
Size: 1 Quality: **** Prices: high
17. TIMBERWRIGHT (Rojur of Daeltry)
Size: 1 Quality: *** Prices: average
18. BROTHEL ( of )
Size: 6 Quality: ** Prices: low
19. HUNTER'S GLEN
Baron Peirstel sometimes enjoys a quiet relaxing evening in this
wooded cabin. By custom it is avoided by the townspeople. The Baron
sometimes brings his lovers here.
20. HOUSE OF QUIN
Marta is a small elderly gossip who knows more than she should about
everybody elses lives. She frequents the Rats Killer and visits most
shops in Tonot at least five times a month. Since she rarely buys
anything she is disliked by most of the merchants, but is tolerated as
she sometimes has valuable information.
With Miginath's succession still in question, the support of each baron and earl is critical. If a civil war errupts, the support will become all the more important. Baron Pierstel has publically stated his neutrality on the matter of succession, but it is not clear whether he would abandon the long standing relationship with the Dariunes and support another faction, or will capitulate and support the Dariunes in an effort to reinforce the relationship.