Selthame

The now home of the Cartographer's Guild , Selthame, was the first city founded by the first prince Khaleel in 7a 540 - who had chosen to further the exploration efforts of the kingdom after his father (Danrek Acarius , the first great king) successfully pushed the wicked and wild forces back from Acarius' territory. As such, the town took on a more scholarly feel - libraries, academies, printing presses and research labs dotting what would eventually be the inner city, surrounded by a large wall.
The docks also expanded, with taverns and breweries, markets and mercenary posts - all things needed to supply guards for the constant expeditions released by the eventual Cartographer's Guild. The kingdom happily funded these expeditions, and even created a sort of education stimulus and relief package for those who had students in their households. The result was the first real economical boom for the Kingdom, with students and tradesmen alike reaping the benefits of a shared need.

Demographics

Selthame attracts an unusual mix of scholarly types - Gnomes, Elves, and the like - and various members of the Adventurer's Guild. Moreover, the trades that supply both have a very large representation in Selthame, quite unlike the more monopolistic presence in Orivos.

Government

Selthame's governing body is far less loose than that of other settlements in the kingdom. With it's primary funding coming directly from the nation's government, Selthame prides itself in being almost entirely under the control of the King and council.

Industry & Trade

Trade in Selthame is less profitable from a locational standpoint than in other towns, with the primary export being maps and books. Importing is often done to fuel the tradesmen working within the city, and thus consists of everything from wood to ores and even precious gems. The few things imported for the academies and libraries are paid for by the government, while the bulk of the imported goods are paid for by private businesses and shop owners within the city.

Infrastructure

Selthame, beyond being the scholarly capital of the kingdom, also hosts the highest amount of amenities. Full-sized well maintained sewer systems, watermills powering printing presses, and mages taking charge over trade routes and shipping companies.

Guilds and Factions

The primary guild found within Selthame is the Cartographer's Guild , but their expeditions and adventures have also brought a large presence from the Adventurer's Guild to the city.

Tourism

Tourism in Selthame is rare, and not for the feint of heart. The primary activity for tourists is to purchase tickets with the Cartographer's Guild to join them on various travels to far away and often hostile lands. Though the guild would never take a tourist on a pioneering voyage, they certainly play the whole thing up as if they were.

Founding Date

7a 540

Population

1150

Included Locations

• The R.H. Jornell Academy of Natural Sciences

Owning Organization

Kingdom of Acarius