Lochside

"None left behind".

―Settlement motto.

Lochside was a large hamlet formed by the Clanless of Loch Modan. It lay on the south-easterly shores of the Loch, located due west of Ironband's Excavation Site and Farstrider Lodge, and the stretch of farmland reaching due south. It was a semi-prosperous settlement until its partial destruction and abandonment in 621.K.C.

History
Clanless settlements that stay in one location are rare, but Lochside was one of the few exceptions. The hamlet predated the fracturing of the three largest Dwarven Clans and its families eschewed their allegiances to their former Clans rather than turn upon their neighbours. Due to the verdant region, numerous fishing areas and fertile soil, other Clanless families both joined and departed over the years.

Several attempted petitions were made to the Ironforge Senate to officially recognise Lochside as a permanent settlement. None gathered enough signatures to warrant a response and given their refusal to pledge allegiance to Ironforge's King, it was unlikely such petitions would ever be accepted.

The residents held a continued animosity with several High Elves that frequented the area in the summer months. Overfishing, vandalism and general belligerent behaviour were some of the reported affronts.

Due to its scenery and location, Lochside became popular with tourists in its later years. Many families opened their homes and fields as camping sites and bed-and-breakfast lodgings.

In 621 K.C. the Great Cataclysm broke the Stonewrought Dam and drained the Loch into the Wetlands. The residents were deprived of income from fishing, the soil dried up and they soon faced increased aggression from Troggs, Kobolds and Murlocs.

In April 621 K.C, the remaining families of Lochside abandoned the settlement and departed. Some found other Clanless communities and integrated, while others attempted to merge in amongst larger Dwarven settlements.

Notable residents

 * Gladnar Brightfist
 * Duncan Brightfist
 * Hollee Brighthearth