Flourtorn

Demographics

Flourtorn is a human majority (60%) civilization, but even so, elves make up 15% and dwarves make up 10%, halflings & gnomes make up a further 10%, with the remaining 5% being various human-like races.
Most of the population of Flourtorn are farmers, where flourtorn has the largest fields in all of Olane, the town thrives on its exports.
Other common occupations are merchants and caravan travelers, as they need to supply other cities with their grain. The average merchant leaves Flourtorn for around 5 months, then they rest for around a month and then repeat the cycle.

Government

Flourtorn is ran by a Feudal system. The lord of the land has authority over all their subjects, the Coverguards have been ruling over this land for centuries now, and they have graciously allowed the people to use their lands. The lords always acknowledge that the town is completely built around the agriculture trade, so they try their best not to argue or aggravate the general populous.
The Coverguards are also greatly trained in combat, and they have a decently large army to protect their keep and the town.

Industry & Trade

Agriculture is the primary industry in Flourtorn, with the town's large fields and fertile soil providing the bulk of its wealth. Flourtorn exports its grain to other towns and cities, both nearby and far away, providing a key source of income for the town.
Flourtorn is a center of trade and commerce, with merchants and caravan travelers passing through the town regularly. The town's market district is the hub of activity, where merchants and traders would come to buy and sell goods. The town's central location in Olane makes it an important stop for merchants traveling between different regions.

Infrastructure

Flourtorn comprises of a large area, it is one of the largest town in Olane, specifically because of the size of its farmland. Because of that, they have the best roads in the region, with yearly maintenance and weekly road scouts that make sure people are safe when using the roads, the roads includes bridges over any relevant stream or river. Multiple outposts are scattered along the roads, and the roads are considered generally safe as most of them are close to the homes of many farmers.
Flourtorn also has an amazing pigeon system, where all watchtowers have a group of messenger pigeons that can be deployed at any time to send information, farmers have to pay one copper piece for their information to reach any merchant or supplier in the town within a few hours.

Districts

Residential district: Where the majority of the town's residents live, including both farmers and merchants. Homes in this district ARE situated on the outskirts of town, near the fields and farmland.

Town center: This is the heart and soul of the town, where government buildings, shops, taverns, and other important buildings are located. This is the hub of commercial activity and social life in Flourtorn.

Market district: This is the area where merchants and traders come to buy and sell goods, including the town's grain exports. The market district is located near the town center and is a busy and bustling area of the town.

Agricultural district: This is the area surrounding the town where the majority of the town's farms and fields are located. This district is dotted with small farms and homesteads, and is the source of Flourtorn's prosperity.

Defense district: This is the area where the town's defense structures, where Coverguard Keep is located. This district is strategically important, as it protects the town from invaders and provide a safe haven in case of attack. It is located on the edge of a hill that can only be safely entered from one side.

History

Battle For Bread

The Battle For Bread took place in the year 1003 AF, when Pazrael deployed "The Order of Thorns" onto Flourtorn, it was a part of a bigger ploy that saw the use of the orbs of nature for the first time in centuries. The attack was sudden and there was barely any time for the citizens to react, luckily Flourtorn had a great communication system, so in a few hours a good portion of the population was able to retreat to safety.
Two legendary groups also came to aid Flourtorn, one group was lead by a Flourtearer (Chaknaw Shakni), while the other group was an emerging band of mercenaries that had the powers of the orbs on their side.
The battle was long and intense, with many houses burning and around 400 casualties. In the end the group banished the leader of "The Order of Thorns" into the fire plane.
Flourtorn was quickly able to rebuild since most of the attacks were in the town center rather than the fields or homes of the people. Flourtorn was back to its original state by the year 1004 AF.

Founding Date

627 AF

Alternative Name(s)

Bakersfield

Type

Town

Population

11,000 - 12,000

Inhabitant Demonym

Flour Tearer

Location under

Olane

Owner/Ruler

Lord Kayn Coverguard

Related Historical Events

• 1003 AF
  The Battle For Bread