Lakecrest is a thriving and prosperous duchy, known for its bustling mining operations and a highly regarded military training program that supplies a steady stream of soldiers to the Alliance Army. The Everhurst family has long held dominion over these lands, with the title of Duchess belonging to Amanda Everhurst, the eldest daughter.
Amanda carved out an illustrious career in the military, earning the rank of Guard Marshal before deciding to retire to a quiet life, co-owning a tavern in the Howling Fjord. With her departure, the responsibilities of managing the duchy fell to her younger siblings. For a decade, Lakecrest flourished. The economy thrived, the Everhurst family enjoyed prosperity, and even the frequent orc assaults from the [North/South/East/West] appeared to dwindle. The family's coffers overflowed, and Amanda’s establishment, the Gilded Otter, became a thriving success. Everything seemed perfect.
Then came the fall of Dalaran.
News of this catastrophe reached Amanda in the Howling Fjord, and it stirred something deep within her. A calling, an undeniable pull back to her roots. Without hesitation, she packed up her belongings, entrusted the management of the Gilded Otter to her trusted co-owner, Mitchel, and set her sights on Redridge—on home.
But home was not as she had left it.
Amanda returned to Lakecrest expecting warmth, familiarity, and the seamless continuation of the golden era she had known. Instead, she was met with cold stares and wary glances. Smiles that once greeted her with open arms now faltered and faded when she approached. Doors that had always been open to her were locked without explanation. An unsettling tension gripped the land she once ruled, and Amanda needed no special intelligence to recognize that something was deeply wrong.
The longer she remained, the more the unease grew. The more questions she asked, the fewer answers she received. It was clear—things had changed in her absence. Fearing for her own safety and the truth lurking beneath the surface, Amanda left Lakecrest and relocated to Stormwind, renting a small apartment as she had in the days before her rise to power. And with distance came clarity. The ominous weight she had felt in Lakecrest lifted, replaced by a renewed sense of purpose.
She could not ignore the signs. Her younger siblings had either seized control of the duchy or were well on their way to doing so. The throne that was rightfully hers was slipping away. Amanda knew she could not reclaim her land alone—she would need allies, resources, and a carefully laid plan.
Now, in the heart of Stormwind, she begins her preparations. The time will come to return to Lakecrest, not as a visitor, but as a warrior. As a ruler. And she will take back what is hers.
