Polis

The memory of this wood walled cities inception has been lost to the annals of history. It is believed that where it city now stands, there was a forest, and the humans dismantled the forest to create it's great wall.
For a great many years it stood in the fields of The Ardent, using the Ogham River to feed it's people and act as a trading post. It at one time had a river port that allowed barges, and river faring merchants to stop and sell their goods. At one time it was a bustling city, and was a shining example of what humans could do.
Polis is a left over ruins from just before the human-elf war. It was sacked in 3240. The siege lasted for many months, and when the elves took down the northern wall it marked the end of the once great city. This was the first Elven aggression, and is thought to be the first act that lead to the Human-Elf war, though it wouldn't officially start for another 400 years. The remaining survivors went on to found the city of what is known as West Brier.
Long after the Human-Elf War ended, Settlers looked again to Polis, for it's prime spot on the Ogham River, and protective walls. The walls were eventually rebuilt, and reinforced.

Demographics

The population is heavily Human based, though Elves are not distinctly restricted, they are often looked down on.

Government

Kudun is the appointed mayor of Polis. He was appointed by the Baron of the Ardent.

Defences

A wooden wall surrounds the city on 3 sides, and this provides a basic level of protection. West Brier also provides them with some protection, including guards, and military if it is required.

Industry & Trade

Polis is known of it's quarry, and this is it's main source of income. They also have a healthy amount of masons to work the stone, and create marble sculptures.

Infrastructure

There is a wooden wall around the city, that provides protection. The inner city is the left of the ruins that once stood there. The granite columns still stand on-top of the stone foundations, but the wooden roofs had long since rotted away. It's citizens that live there now have lifted up the fallen columns, and rebuilt the roofs. The stone cobbled roads were restored to their former glory.
The outer buildings are more modern, but completely devoid of Elvish influence. Most are wooden.

Guilds and Factions

The West Brier Mercenaries Guild considers this as part of their jurisdiction.

Architecture

There is one standing building from the original town, and it is a stone column building, that currently functions as the market place. The rest of the city is wood thatched, and

Geography

Polis is right on the Oghma River.

Natural Resources

The biggest resource of the city is it's proximity to the Oghma River, which provides lots of food from fishing. It is also has quarry nearby, that it uses to bring income into the small town.

Maps

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  Polis Map

RUINED SETTLEMENT
3241

Alternative Name(s)

City lost to the Elves

Type

Hamlet

Population

500

Location under

Oghma River

Included Locations

• Oghma River
• Polis Clinic

Owner/Ruler

Kudun

Owning Organization

The Ardent

Characters in Location

• Kudun
• Lorne

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