Labordin
Etymology
In orc verbal histories, the chief of all the mountain tribes and his two sons, Klickitat and Montith, traveled down the a nearby river from the Far North in search for a suitable area to settle. They came upon an area that is now called the Soranal Mountains and thought they had never seen a land so beautiful. The sons quarreled over the land, so to solve the dispute their father shot two arrows from his mighty bow – one to the north and the other to the south. Klickitat followed the arrow to the north and settled there while Montith did the same for the arrow to the south. The warchief then built the Bridge of the Arrows, so his family could meet periodically.
When the two sons of the warchief fell in love with a beautiful warrior named Loornoth, she could not choose between them. The two young chiefs fought over her, burying villages and forests in the process. The area was devastated and the ground shook so violently that the huge bridge fell into the river, creating the cascades of the Soranal Mountains.
For punishment, the warchief rose from his tomb and struck down each of the lovers and transformed them into great places where they fell. Klickitat, with his head lifted in pride, became the volcano known today as Mount Versay. Montith, with his head bent toward his fallen love, was turned into farmland now called Labordin.
Society
The farming community is spread out over a wide area, with the average neighbor being a few miles away. This has not stopped the people from looking out for one another. Resources are shared amongst those in the community, and it is rare to hear of any gossip about another farmer. If one resident is threatened, those closest to them will often come to their aid.
Demographics
Mixed – Majority Human, High Orc, and Dwarves.
Government
Oligarchy
Industry & Trade
Imports
Various metals, alchemical ingredients, farming tools.
Exports
Livestock, grains, wool, various fruits, and vegetables.
Trade and Commerce
Livestock is the primary trade export from Labordin. The farming community tends to supply the entire western coast of Alteria, from Lucrom down to Klugdon. Merchants travel to the area from all over the region and work directly with the farmers. The farmers tend to understand the worth of their livestock and other trade items, making negotiations fair and marketable for all involved.
History
Labordin is a farm town located at the southern base of Mount Versay. The farming community is spread over a wide area of fertile land. The orc presence in both the mountain and farming community is clear. Considered to be the epicenter for orc agriculture in the area, the relations in the valley remain tense due to the influx of outside groups to the area. At times, younger orcs will venture from the mountain areas and “raid” the communities for prestige among their peers. Other from these incursions, the farming community remains a relatively quite one. This also explains why these populations are often very fluctuant, with a large immigration during harvest and a significant emigration during the low season or in case of crises.
Points of interest
The Boar's Hall - A heroic dwarven inn, which serves magical potions in addition to beers and ales.
Greenhome - A single story timber and brick building which has been completely overgrown by flowering vines scale-like leaves thorny vines writhing vines. It is the home of Laeroth Enlen, a young stone elf astrologer.
Geography
Labordin is situated in the western region of Alteria, being the prime farming town for the northwest portion of the continent. The town is located immediately south of Mount Versay and is east of the Town of Lindry.
Type
Village
Population
102
Owner/Ruler
Owning Organization
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