Stacthford
Demographics
Oloven rules over the city alongside the druid circle know as the Circle of Dular. The circle consists of descendants from the original druids who lived within the highlands before it was settled by the Copper dragons. The town of Stacthford is very much an equal opportunity place to live. The city ensures that those who work and provide a good or service to the city will be provided for and encourages citizens to do what they can to make as much or as little money they would like beyond that. Many are satisfied with the simpler life and chose to just take what they need to live while others strive for more. Even some dragonkin live as small farmers or shop owners within the city. Few high-skill tradesmen live within the city but mostly the city consists of skilled agriculturalists and druids. The population consists of humans, elves, half-elves, ratfolk, beastfolk, dragonkin, gnomes, and even a few fae live within the city.
Government
Maintaining a a federalism forum of government that exists within Alverton as well, Boomy has placed Druid Oloven and other members of the circle of Dular in charge of Stacthford. Stacthford is different than Alverton and the city was used as a means to teach the original druids about a new way of life others have. Oloven and his circle do their best to rule over the town fairly but it is difficult for them sometimes because there is much they do not understand about this new way of life, but they are trying to learn.
Defences
One major element of life that the druids would not give up when they agreed to have Stacthford built was they wanted to keep the city open. Meaning the druids were adamant of no large walls surrounding the city. The Druid's claim it blocks their connection with nature making them weaker. While this does concern some of the citizens within the city the truly do not have much to fear. The connection with the land many Highlanders and druids have prevents wild or even feral beasts from coming into the town and cause havoc. The only concern they have is bandits or outsiders attempting to invade the town for any reason. Stacthford does have a decent sized city guard but beyond that some of the most skied druids in all of Agodale live within Stacthford.
Industry & Trade
Stacthford tends to only trade with the free cities and on occasion the arid wastes. When they do trade is very rarely anything other than the large array of alchemical goods and supplies the country has to offer.
Infrastructure
Unlike Alverton that was built with the land, Stathford was built like a traditional town. The main reason this was possible is shortly before the town was settled a massive earthquake happened throughout the highlands causing a massive sinkhole that destroyed a huge portion of the land. This destroyed almost all of the natural life and beauty within the immediate area. The Druid of the Dular circle were devastated to see an area they loved so much destroyed and unusable. Boomy's father suggested to the circle they allow his people to build a a different style of town their. The druids were hesitant at first but Boomy's father was persistent. He told them thy had done so much to show his people a different culture that they should allow the Highlanders to show the druids their new emerging culture. Eventually the druids allowed it and Stacthford was born. While many druids prefer to live within Alverton or even more traditional Forrest cities some have learned to love and enjoy the new lifestyle and culture Stacthford has to offer. Stacthford is similar to a traditional medieval city using windmills, aqueducts, large shopping districts, sewer systems and many other traditional facets.
Assets
With the connections many highlanders have with the land many have vast fields of growing crops of various use. The highlands is host to the most diverse plant life in all of Agodale. From crops used for general consumption to unique flora used for alchemical means. The highlanders are also some of the most skilled conjuration magic users in Agodale. Unlike Alverton, Stacthford is a little more technologically inclined commonly trading various alchemical flora to the free cities for more information on technology or technology itself.
Guilds and Factions
Circle of Dular
Alchemy Guild
History
Founded after a major earthquake hit the highlands, the town of Stacthford was used as a means for the druids native to the highlands and the newcomers under Boomy's father to show one another a different culture. While Alverton is closer to the traditional druid style of life Stacthford accommodates the ever growing culture of the highlanders. The city has done quite well for itself teaching many of the natives a new culture. While not everyone enjoys this style of life and many have moved back into the forest their ancestors were from many do enjoy it and have chosen to stay and be a part of one of the most unique and diverse cultures in Agodale. Similarly to Alverton the town of Stacthford allows any and all Brass dragons or citizens of the brass dragons entrance into their city. Maintaining the bond and alliance between the two. Stacthford has always been behind the ball in terms of technological advances but alongside the free cities some of the most skilled alchemists reside within the town.
Tourism
While tourism is encouraged within the town many natives are hesitant of outsiders freely roaming the land fearing they may harm or disrespect the land in some way ruining the relationship the natives have with the land they live on.
Architecture
Built in traditional medieval style of architecture. The only main difference is the town allows any plant life growing within to continue to grow and prosper respecting the natural growth within the highlands.
Natural Resources
With the connections many highlanders have with the land many have vast fields of growing crops of various use. The highlands is host to the most diverse plant life in all of Agodale. From crops used for general consumption to unique flora used for alchemical means. The highlanders are also some of the most skilled conjuration magic users in Agodale. One of the most unique assets the highlands is home to is the world tree. It is a massive sentient tree that speaks to highlanders sharing wisdom and knowledge with those it feels have earned it. Many believe the world trees roots run under all of Agodale not just the highlands. Giving it immense amounts of knowledge.
Founding Date
34PR
Type
Town
Population
~22,000
Inhabitant Demonym
Highlanders
Location under
Owner/Ruler
Owning Organization
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