Southron Stones
The Southron Stones was once a Kingdom along the Red Fork of the Trident, characterized by rolling hills and scattered woodlands. One of its most important landmarks is High Heart, a solitary, steep-sloped hill once crowned by thirty-one carved weirwoods and revered as a sanctuary of both the Children of the Forest and the First Men. It was destroyed by King Armistead Vance. Its prominence above the surrounding lowlands grants clear sight for leagues in every direction, giving rise to the saying “no enemy can approach unseen,” a feature that lends the site quiet safety even in troubled times.[1]
Southstone is ruled by House Bracken from Stone Hedge, a fortress just south of the Red Fork. Nestled between the wooded rise of High Heart and the open fields around Acorn Hall, Stone Hedge commands both the hill and the river, making it a vital stronghold for House Bracken’s control of the region. [2]
An row of carved stones lines the approach to Stone Hedge. Known as the Bracken Markers, each stone is said to commemorate a significant event in the house’s history, including victories, betrayals, rivalries, and acts of retribution.
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