The City Ember
Welcome to the City of Ember
Capital of Valdra , a bustling town home to many creatures! While founded by Elves, this city is now home to many Half-Elves, Humans, Teiflings, Dragonborn, Dwarfs, and Halflings. These city streets are filled with an array of vendors, as well as some long-established shops! The City of Ember is known for its scalding weather, so make sure to dress appropriately adventurer!Government
There are three main aspects to the system of Government is Valdra:
The Firelanders: The oldest group of the three. Their politics tend to be against higher landowning taxation but for higher sales taxes, they tend to stay on the more conservative side of social politics, and many of the members are from elite families.
Flame of Freedom: Formed in the 412 LE, comprised of a group concerned mostly with social matters. This party tends to have strong opposition towards War, instead, they favor foreign relation building. This includes being the party to send representatives and participate in cultural exchanges.
The Red Party: Formed in 1358 LE, comprised of the mostly younger Council members. This party focuses its efforts on internal affairs, especially development and local growth.
The House Floor:
The house floor is where regular civilians can come to regularly held meetings and be involved in the formation of bills and legislation. All higher-held positions of office can join House Floor as well. This aspect of the governing system is often used to let citizens get acquainted with Councilmen in office and those running for office. It also is in place to assure the people that they do indeed have a say in their legislation.The Council:
The Council is comprised of 60 elected citizens of Valdra. Often time, these citizens come from the City Ember, since those living in the city have easier access to the Open Floor. The Council is split into 3 parties, each comprised of 20 members. While the parties have changed over time, the current parties are as follows:The Firelanders: The oldest group of the three. Their politics tend to be against higher landowning taxation but for higher sales taxes, they tend to stay on the more conservative side of social politics, and many of the members are from elite families.
Flame of Freedom: Formed in the 412 LE, comprised of a group concerned mostly with social matters. This party tends to have strong opposition towards War, instead, they favor foreign relation building. This includes being the party to send representatives and participate in cultural exchanges.
The Red Party: Formed in 1358 LE, comprised of the mostly younger Council members. This party focuses its efforts on internal affairs, especially development and local growth.
The Flame Matriarch:
The Flame Matriarch is the highest political office in Valdra. The office is determined by election every 10 years, by the people of Valdra. The Matriarch resides in the City Ember, the capital of Valdra. She oversees political, financial, social, aspects within the country as well as handles many foreign affairs.Districts
1. Housing District
2. Nobles Housing District
3. Merchants District
4. Governing District
5. Knights District
6. Sewers/Mines
2. Nobles Housing District
3. Merchants District
4. Governing District
5. Knights District
6. Sewers/Mines
Points of interest
Shops of Intrest:
Shop Name: | Type: | Hours: |
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Tree of Life | Apothecary | 24/7 |
Hann's Hearth | Inn | 24/7 |
Pyro Pub | Bar | 3pm - 3am |
Flame and Smoke | Blacksmithy | 8am - 8pm |
Ember Elemental | Magic Item Shop | 7am - 5pm |
Eli's Tattoo Parlor | Tattoo Parlor | 10am-8pm |
Other Local Locations:
Location Name: | Type: | Hours: |
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City Ember School of Magic | College | 6am-6pm |
City Ember Knights Acadamy | College | Visiting Hours: 1pm-5pm |
Capital Building - The Trifecta | Government | Visiting Hours: 9am-3pm |
Founding Date
10016 FE
Founders
Alternative Name(s)
Hell’s City
Type
Capital
Population
18,643
Inhabitant Demonym
Valdrins
Location under
Owner/Ruler
Ruling/Owning Rank
Owning Organization
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