Duchy of Goffrick

The Duchy of Goffrick is a vassal state of the wider Aminor Empire.

Demographics
Primarily human, Goffrick is home to Dwarven, Halffling, and Elven communities, as well as scattered numbers of Gnomes, Dragonborn, and Wilderfolk. Their proximity to the Black Peaks and Harrowing Woods has led to small enclaves of Wilderfolk and Elves respectively, however political and economic life is dominated by Human interests. In the aftermath of the Goffricker Independence War and the Sack of Decliberg, Elven residents have largely departed Goffrick in fear of reprisal for the actions of the Elves of the Harrowing Woods.

Nobility
Historically controlled by the del Lorian family, Goffrick is administered and ruled by a Duke empowered and appointed at the pleasure of the Imperial Throne. Once the monarchs of independent Goffrick, the del Lorians yielded their sovereignty roughly three centuries prior to the start of the campaign, but the independent spirit of Goffrick was never surrendered.

After the Independence War, the ducal seat was passed to a member of the del Lorian branch family that remained loyal to the Imperial Throne. It is occupied by Duke Horst del Lorian, a young and easily cowed figure.

Below the ducal seat are the seven Counts and eight Lords of Goffrick. The Counts tend to largely agricultural tracts, while the Lords administer cities. They are considered of equal noble standing, however the peerage of Count has been losing power since the Independence War as the cities are rebuilt and trade resumes.