Wikinbau

Wikinbau was originally split off from the Duchy of Goux in response to raids from the northern spider cult. The northern lands of Goux were lightly populated and poor but still saw frequent raids for slaves. In response the King created the March of Wikinbau, named for the valorous Lizard Knight. Margrave Wikinbau was captured when he attempted to lead a punitive expedition north. The handful of men who returned spoke of an ambush in a snowstorm by red eyed warriors riding pale translucent spiders. The only surviving member of House Wikinbau was his youngest daughter who had stayed behind due to her age. At the age of thirteen she had the difficult task of securing the expansive northern border against the now vengeful cult. While her long reign saw many victories and defeats the border was ultimately defended and later margraves negotiated treaties with the cult. Ursula Wikinbau never married and the House died with her. Her indiscreet affairs with the peasant women of the March are now the subject of many songs and tales.