Township of Dountham

Overview

If there is a town that personifies Bissel as the crossroads of the Sheldomar Valley, it's Dountham. It is located along several major trade routes and is an even mix of individuals of Suloise, Baklunish, and Oeridian descent. The town lies at the intersection of the March Road (which runs from Ebbernant to Pellak) and the Ward Way (which runs from Thornward to Beruak) and is also along the Shala River.
Many merchants from nearby townships and baronies will meet in Dountham to conduct business rather than make the arduous journey to Pellak or Thornward. In fact, merchant caravans will often meet each other in Dountham and exchange all of their goods before heading back the way they came. The merchants’ guild in Dountham is arguably the strongest in all of Bissel, and it virtually runs the entire town. The current mayor of Dountham is also the chairman of the Shala River Trading Company, one of the largest trading companies in all of Bissel. The past three mayors of Dountham have also been past chairmen of the trading company. The mayor is rumored to be the shrewdest negotiator in all of Bissel.

Notable Locations

• Marma’s Flagon: This popular tavern is renowned as a meeting place for those who are involved in the caravan business. Anyone looking to stuff themselves with a finely prepared meal or to drink themselves into a delighted stupor can find what they need inside. A wooden sign depicting an overflowing tankard hangs outside this large two-story building. The proprietress is a Halfling by the name of Marma Tefilheim.

Type

Geopolitical, Town Council

Leader

Emil Bothoff

Government System

Oligarchy

Power Structure

Feudal state

Parent Organization

Bissel