Baron of Ruanon

The Baron of Ruanon is a noble title for the ruler of the province of Ruanon. It replaced the title of Marquess of Ruanon after the title was destroyed by King Ulnar III in MS 4570. The title of Baron has been held by the House Vanalund ever since its creation.

History

The province of Ruanon was formerly ruled by the Marquess of Ruanon. The last Marquess, Landor Gorlen, ruled during the Gold Rush of Ruanon, becoming immensely rich. However, Gorlen was ambitious, and combined with his wealth, he became a threat to Sommerlund's stability. In MS 4570, King Ulnar III declared the Maaken mines to be crown property, and Gorlen was stripped of his title, wealth and land; in MS 4571, he and his family were also exiled to Palmyrion. In its place, Ulnar III created the title of Baron of Ruanon, and granted it to Fryearl General Hulo Vanalund, commander of the Sommlending Army of the South.

Since Hulo, the title has remained within House Vanalund until present-day.

List of Barons of Ruanon

• Hulo Vanalund, 1st Baron of Ruanon (MS 4571–unknown)
• House Vanalund
• Radnar Vanalund, 14th Baron of Ruanon (during MS 5000)
• Oren Vanalund, 15th Baron of Ruanon (unknown–MS 5087)
• Madelon Vanalund, 16th Baroness of Ruanon (MS 5087–present)

Vassals

The Fryearl of Maaken and Sheriff of Eshnar are the landed vassal titles of the Baron of Ruanon. The Kings of Sommerlund also regularly appointed a Fryearl of Ruanon Town.

During MS 5000, other known vassals were:

• Fryearl Laef Ersen, made Fryearl at 23 due to his heroism in the Battle of Ruanon (during MS 5000)
• High Judge of Ruanon, Lord Periscar Merelon (during MS 5000)
• Comptroller General Millan Brocarn, who audits the gold coming out of the Maaken mines (during MS 5000)
• High Constable of the Mines, also known as the High Constable of Ruanon Town, commander of three cassels who defend the Maaken mines