Tempe

In the late Fourth Age, Tempe was a small city located along the Brass Highway in the Gnome Lands of Iluvitar.
The city functions as the defacto capital of the subsidiary gnomish state within the Santeem Republic.

Description

In the late Fourth Age, the rustic and dusty city was focused around a central well. Several buildings, including the mayor's keep, were situated around this well's courtyard. Several farm houses and fields surrounded the city, some of which were broken down and in disrepair.
The home of Leo was on the north side of the city. The farmhouse was broken down, with missing windows and dust filling the interior. A wide wheat field surrounded the building.
Groupings of trees were nearby to the north and south of the city.

Society

Demographics

The city is a major trading area for the Gnome Lands, and many gnomes reside in the city away from their familial underground homes. The Brass Highway brings in many people from across the country as well. In the Fifth Age, the population of the city is largely human and gnomish.

Notable People

• Leo, Captain of the Black Barrow: The Zenethian Hero, Leo, was born in Tempe. His lover, Tillius, was the mayor's son at this time.

• Mortimr Gwathagoldrin: Mortimr, a member of the Lightbringers, was originally from Tempe. His brother, Borli, was also born here.

History

The Fourth Age: The Age of Shadow

In 4A 967, Leo was born in Tempe. At some point in his adolescence, Leo was exiled from the city by Karth Wheatblood, the mayor at the time.
In 4A 996, several Zenethian Heroes came to Tempe and stayed at Leo's old homestead. After learning the city was under siege from a tribe of goblins, they offered themselves as the required sacrifice and ventured to deal with the threat.

The Fifth Age: The Age of Beginnings

In 5A 307, Mortimr Gwathagoldrin was born here. A few years later, in 5A 316, his younger brother, Borli, was born.

Type

City

Owning Organization

Santeem Republic

Region
Gnome Lands
Continent
Iluvitar
Plane
Material Plane