The Five States - Understanding Lemoyne (LORE)

Enjoy the lush meadows and southern climate of Lemoyne's countryside, or take in the lights in the cultural city of Saint Denis. That's if you make it through the foreboding marshland and Bayou Nwa.

Introduction:

Lemoyne is one of the five American states and is located in the south-east part of the map. It's divided in three regions: Scarlett Meadows, Bayou Nwa and Bluewater Marsh. According to the official Rockstar lore, this region is loosely based off the real world state of Louisiana.

Notable Locations:

⭐ Map of Lemoyne:



⭐ Lagras (Bayou Nwa):

Lagras is a small and tightly-knit settlement nestled within the swamps of Lemoyne, situated just north of Saint Denis, the largest settlement in the Red Dead series. Rooted in its Creole origins, Lagras bears the cultural influence of its African-American inhabitants who format the predominant population of this town. The inhabitants of Lagras are fairly humble and hospitable to the player.

The town of Lagras embodies a relaxed atmosphere, with its primary industry centered around fishing. Few other industries are present, as the bayou terrain makes other activities like farming near impossible.

Lagras experiences predominantly high temperatures, rarely dropping below 20 degrees Celsius (approximately 70 degrees Fahrenheit). Geographically speaking, Lagras finds itself located on a similar latitude as Riggs Station in West Elizabeth, despite having a wildly different climate.

⭐ Rhodes (Scarlett Meadows):

Prim and proper on the surface, tensions and corruption run deep in the Southern town of Rhodes, which for years has been caught in the crossfire between the Braithwaites and the Grays, two warring plantation families.

⭐ Saint Denis (Bayou Nwa):

Saint Denis is a heavily industrialized city at the turn of the 20th century, with large factories with towering chimneys. As a modern city, it incorporates paved streets, has a uniformed constabulary, and operates a network of public transportation via tram lines. Some areas of the city are dark and covered in a blanket of smog, with the sky being blocked out by smoke from the factories, while other areas are green, lively, and well-lit.

After Lemoyne joined the Confederacy at the onset of the Civil War, Saint Denis became a target for Union troops; during the post-war Reconstruction period, the New York financier JD McKnight and the industrialist Leviticus Cornwall helped rebuild the city.

Notable Animals Species & Wildlife:

⭐ Legendary Animal Map:



⭐ Legendary Fish Map:



⭐ Legendary Bluegill - Sightings of this fish have increased during rainy weather. The size of this Bluegill is rumored to be over nineteen inches long and weighing around four pounds. This is one of the 13 Legendary Fish required to be caught for the A Fisher of Fish Mission, which counts as Collectibles needed for 100% Completion. Found at Flat Iron Lake, between the shore and the island to the south of Clemens Point.

⭐ Legendary Boar - Native to Bluewater Marsh. This boar can be easily recognized by its larger size and its light brown hair. As an omnivore, it preys on amphibians, reptiles, insects, worms, and smaller mammals. The best weapon to use when hunting this animal is either a rifle or a Bow with Poison Arrows. Killing this animal will give you the opportunity to craft a rare talisman. Found in Bluewater Marsh, north of Lagras.

⭐ Legendary Bull Gator - Native to the swampland near Lagras, Bayou Nwa. The alligator can be easily spotted by its large size and its albino scales. As a carnivorous apex predator, it feeds on fish, birds, amphibians and mammals. A Bow with Improved Arrows, or a long scope rifle, is considered to be the best weapon for hunting this alligator. Killing this animal will give you the opportunity to craft a rare talisman. Found in Bayou Nwa, just west of Lakay.

⭐ Legendary Bullhead Catfish - This fish is most active when it's raining. The estimated size of this Legendary catfish is rumored to be over nineteen inches long and weighing around six pounds. This is one of the 13 Legendary Fish required to be caught for the A Fisher of Fish Mission, which counts as Collectibles needed for 100% Completion. Found at Sisika Island, just west of the penitentiary.

⭐ Legendary Coyote - Native to The Heartlands, New Hanover. This dark gray coyote can be recognized by its larger than average size. Its diet is primarily carnivorous, consuming meat of rodents as its main food source. The most effective weapons to hunt this animal are considered to be a repeater or a Bow with arrows. Killing this animal will give you the opportunity to craft a rare trinket. Found in Scarlett Meadows, to the northeast of Rhodes.

⭐ Legendary Fox - Endemic to Scarlett Meadows, The white fox can easily be recognized by the color of its fur. As an omnivore, its diet consists of small mammals like squirrels and rabbits, as well as birds, fruits, berries, and grasses. The best weapon to hunt this fox is either a repeater or a Bow with arrows. Killing this animal will give you the opportunity to craft a rare trinket. Found just north of the fence in Rhodes.

⭐ Legendary Giaguaro Panther - Endemic to the south of Scarlett Meadows, in Lemoyne. This panther is easily recognized by its short maroon hair with black markings, and the numerous scars on its body. As a carnivore, it preys on deer, goats and wild boars. Long range weapons like a rifle, or a Bow with Poison Arrows, are considered to be best to take down this temperamental animal. Killing this animal will give you the opportunity to craft a rare trinket. Found in Lemoyne, west of Shady Belle (after completing the Master Hunter Challenge, Rank 9).

⭐ Legendary Lake Sturgeon - Can be found in the waters of South-West Saint Denis. It is reported that the only way this fish can be attracted is by using special lures. Sightings of this fish are common during overcast weather. Locals have estimated the size of the sturgeon to be around fifty inches long and weighing in at over forty pounds. This is one of the 13 Legendary Fish required to be caught for the A Fisher of Fish Mission, which counts as Collectibles needed for 100% Completion. Found at the Southern railroad bridge leading to Saint Denis.

⭐ Legendary Longnose Gar - Sighted in the swamp area of Bayou Nwa. The best way to attract this fish is by using Special Swamp Lures. Sightings of this fish have increased during overcast weather. The estimated size of this Legendary Longnose Gar is considered to be over fifty inches and weighing over forty pounds. This is one of the 13 Legendary Fish required to be caught for the A Fisher of Fish Mission, which counts as Collectibles needed for 100% Completion. Found at Lagras, at the northwest tip of the Lakay peninsula.

Notable Horse Breed:

⭐ Kentucky Saddler - A medium build and muscular horse. These riding horses are hardy and easy to tend to. They can be identified by their muscular, medium-sized frame and smooth gait. The Gray, Black, Chestnut Pinto and Silver Bay are found in the wild. The Gray coat is also purchasable from a stable. Their good nature and handling make them perfect for riding short distances. This breed is known for being healthy but is let down by poor Speed and Acceleration.

Notable Weapons:

⭐ Broken Pirate Sword - An old and rare pirate cutlass, with a long-snapped blade and decorative golden handguard. This relic was found lodged inside an abandoned boat, run adrift in the swamplands surrounding Saint Denis. With a longer range than most bladed melee weapon, this is still a practical combat weapon despite its age. Found in a wrecked boat on the small islands directly south of the southern bridge in Saint Denis.

⭐ Midnight's Pistol - A rare Mauser Pistol, this weapon features gold-plated engravings and a black wooden grip. Previously owned by gunslinger Billy Midnight, defeated in a duel on a train departing Rhodes, this gun has an ammo capacity of ten rounds, and can use Regular, High Velocity, Split Point, Express and Explosive pistol ammo. Found next to the body of Billy Midnight after your duel in the corresponding Gunslinger Mission. If you do not pick it up, you won't be able to acquire it later.

⭐ Rare Rolling Block Rifle - A rare Rolling Block Rifle made of light wood and blackened steel, adorned with carvings. Previously belonging to a bounty hunter after Josiah Trelawny, and found in a barn near Braithwaite Manor, this gun is a single-shot weapon, and can use Regular, High Velocity, Split Point, Express and Explosive rifle ammo. It becomes available after completing the mission Magicians for Sport. If you do not pick it up, you won't be able to acquire it later.

Notable People:

✪ Angelo Bronte:

Born around 1844, Bronte is a wealthy Italian businessman and crime lord, mainly operating in the city of Saint Denis. He has been a long time supporter of law enforcement and frequently attends social events with Saint Denis politicians. He also seems to be a major donor of the mayor Henri Lemieux and have many connections to highly ranked state officials, as seen at the mayor's party. His criminal business consists of bribery and defrauding officials to raise their financing; Bronte has financial connections to many businesses in the city, as a document in his residence shows.

Bronte has been accused of being involved in a crime syndicate that deals in smuggling and racketeering. He may be responsible for the death of a Saint Denis policeman Henry Jenkins, who was investigating Bronte's alleged criminal activities.

✪ Black Belle:

Following her first robbery in Rhodes, Black Belle became an infamous member of the Colter Tobin Gang, of which she is the sole surviving member. It is known that she was married six times to six gentlemen, although she has never divorced any of them. Her deeds eventually resulted in her becoming a renowned gunslinger. She is said to have amassed a bounty higher than that of famous gunslinger Landon Ricketts. And on one occasion, four bounty hunters cornered her in a small cabin and opened fire on her, but she quickly hid in the cellar, waiting for them to come in, and upon entering, the men were shot from beneath the floorboards.

✪ Guido Martelli:

Guido Martelli is the right-hand man and underboss of Angelo Bronte, the head of the Italian mob. He is loyal to his employer, and, in many ways, as ruthless and feared as him. Due to his position within the organization, Martelli is responsible with handling certain affairs on Bronte's behalf, such as bribing the Saint Denis Police Department to ignore the Italian mob's criminal activities.

✪ Catherine Braithwaite:

She is the matriarch and eldest member of the wealthy Braithwaite family, the rivals of the Gray family. At some point before 1899, Catherine Braithwaite began selling moonshine to the Lemoyne Raiders through an illegitimate side business. She also became acquainted with Angelo Bronte.

✪ Leigh Gray:

A member of the wealthy Gray family, he is the brother of Tavish Gray, son of Murdo Gray, and uncle to Beau Gray. Leigh became the Sheriff of the family's main front, the town of Rhodes, at some point prior to 1898, although he is highly incompetent at his job.

Notable Secrets:

Gangs & Factions:

⭐ Braithwaite Family:

Originating from England, the Braithwaites established themselves in America around 1779. By the 19th century, they had a bustling slave plantation at their manor and became one of the richest and most powerful families in the area. At the peak of their power, the Braithwaites could have committed serious crimes, including rape and murder, without fear of consequences.

In 1806, Lucile Braithwaite gave the location of a significant sum of gold to Douglas Gray, a member of the Gray family. With Lucile's permission, he stole this gold from the Braithwaites, along with additional gold from his own family, in order to fund abolitionist groups. Believing that the other stole their treasure, the two families became locked in a vicious blood feud.

The abolition of slavery in 1865, following the defeat of the South in the Civil War, significantly damaged the Braithwaites. They lost a large amount of their wealth, as did the Grays. At some point prior to 1898, the Braithwaites turned to illegally producing and selling moonshine, and became the dominant producer in Lemoyne, with the help of Maggie Fike, who used to control the moonshine business in the region but disappearing in 1892 after being caught and nearly killed by revenue agents. The Braithwaites also recruited Maggie's former cook, Danny-Lee Caton, who was looking for protection, to oversee their production.

⭐ Gray Family:

The Grays immigrated to North America in 1755, when Jacobite supporters in Scotland began hunting down and killing Scottish loyalists who had informed against them during their 1745 uprising. The founder of the family, Ross Gray, was one such informer and had been paid for his services in cash, cattle, and land confiscated from his neighbor by the Duke of Cumberland.

The Grays arrived in Scarlett Meadows, then still part of the French possessions in the Americas, and quickly established themselves in the area. Taking advantage of slavery, they brought in high production of tobacco and cotton. They also used their fresh start to cover up the true reasons for their flight from Scotland and portray themselves as exiled Jacobites.

In 1806, Lucile Braithwaite gave the location of a significant sum of gold to Douglas Gray. With Lucile's permission, he stole this gold from the Braithwaites, and stole some more gold from his family, in order to finance local abolitionist groups. The two sides, believing that the other stole their treasure, started feuding.

The abolition of slavery caused financial trouble to the Grays as well as the Braithwaites. By 1899, the Gray family still had a significant presence in western Lemoyne, rivaled only by the Braithwaite family. The Grays were especially prevalent in the town of Rhodes, where they owned the Rhodes Parlour House and controlled the local Sheriff's Office.

⭐ Lemoyne Raiders:

The Lemoyne Raiders are made up of both Confederate veterans and recruited, disenfranchised young men with reactionary views. As a result, they are deeply racist, anti-government, and have a bitter desire for revenge against the North. Structured like a militia, the group initially formed up as a neo-Confederate organization that was appreciated by locals before they became nothing more than a nuisance. Terrorizing the town of Rhodes and on a much smaller scale Saint Denis being more feared than respected. They are involved in numerous rackets, from trading moonshine with the Braithwaite family, among various other illicit goods, to selling arms to buyers in South American countries.

Outlaws by nature, the group is also violent, being known for murders and robberies of northerners, government officials, and law-abiding citizens alike throughout Lemoyne. They are extremely territorial and vengeful, prone to launching retributions against those who antagonize them. Their superior arms and training make them more dangerous than most gangs, as they will organize effective ambushes against the player instead of chaotically attacking them on sight.

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