Minste
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, as is the focus on protection. With the various expeditionary forces (from multiple Kingdoms and groups), if one resident is threatened, it is understood the nearest armed force will rush to them and provide aid. Minste farmers are hardworking and tend to avoid wasteful conversations, instead choosing to get to the point sooner than later.
Government
Oligarchy
Defences
Small Dwarven fort with 40 dwarven soldiers, 5 ballista.
Industry & Trade
Imports
Various metals, construction equipment, farming tools.
Exports
Livestock, grains, wool, various fruits, and vegetables.
Trade and Commerce
Livestock is the primary trade export from Minste The farming community supplies the entire north to northeastern portion of Alteria, to include the Three Ladies, Northern Wood, and the Kingdoms of Carn Mirdain. It also provides a good amount of live stock and crops to the northern portions of the Kingdom of Kerak. 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
Minste is a farm town community located to the east of the Soranal Mountains. The farming community is established in the massive valley basin between the mountain range the Quadlam River. The farming community is the largest farming community in the north. The Free Cities have made it a point to afford this specific farming area a good deal of protection, especially the citizens of Merry City. The elves of the Northern Wood and Dwarven Kingdom of Carn also have provided a good deal of protection to the farmers working the lands, as this farming land has always provided the good amount of livestock to feed the people of the North. The Kingdom of Carn Mirdain has a forward outpost known as “Fort Flatrock” in the central part of Minste.
Points of interest
The Dog and Fang - A shabby commoner's tavern, filled with the scent of jasmine. Anyone who enters the inn is met by a dog companion, who serves and entertains them while they remain.
Thjorni's Armory - The workshop of a male dwarf armorer named Thjorni, known for his exotic and monstrous hide armors.
Geireson's Pottery - The workshop of a male dwarf potter named Sivi Geireson, who was once a great wizard, but retired to marry and raise a family.
Fort Flatrock – A small, but well protected fort in the community of Minste. It has great walls and 5 towers reinforced with several small ballistas. The stronghold's bulk is underground. It was founded by Carn Mirdain dwarves and used as a supply base for travelling dwarves and their allies.
Geography
Minste is situated in the mid-northwestern region of Alteria, being the prime farming community for the northern portion of the continent. The town proper is located along the central portion of the Soranal Mountains, to the east. The Minste Valley Basin is encompassed within the area between Alswich Town, Merry City, and the farming town center of Minste.
Type
Village
Population
114
Inhabitant Demonym
Mixed – Majority Human, Elves, and Dwarves
Owner/Ruler
Owning Organization
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