Merryhall
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Demographics
The resident population is about two thousand souls, though hundreds of visiting travelers, adventurers and traders may be found there at any given time. About half of the population live in the town proper, while the rest live on the surrounding farms and ranches. The resident population is mostly human, with a sizable minority of halflings.
Government
Merryhall is ruled by the Lord Protector, who is elected every seven years on St Oswin's day. The current Lord Protector is Fleur Evenlight. The laws of Merryhall are called the Lord's Decrees.
Merryhall has a frontier feel, with folk mostly obliged to protect their own interests. The Lord's Decrees are enforced by a mounted squadron known as the Twelve. They are drawn from a larger militia of at least fifty (part-time) soldiers.
Infrastructure
Trade is the major source of wealth in Merryhall, with large caravans arriving and departing every week. Agriculture is also a significant part of the economy, with many thousands of acres around the town under cultivation.
Merryhall is nicknamed The Town That Never Sleeps', and is a hive of commercial activity both day and night. In the middle of the town is the famous Market Square, which is packed full of vendors, storekeepers, merchants, tradesmen, stallholders and more.
History
Legend states that Merryhall was founded about 400 years ago by Oswin Boldfist, who established a traveler's hostel near the place where he once slew three boars. Years after his death, Oswin was (controversially) canonized by the cult of Gwaeron Windstrom, and he has been known as St Oswin ever since. The town's founding is celebrated every year on St Oswin's Day.
Founding Date
23rd Lincinar 379 AV
Type
Town
Population
2167
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