Eilisem

Eilisem, or The Looming Shadow is a mining and trading town located to the far west of Aridell. It is an independent state that garners a lot of respect from the Eastern Trade Amalgamation due to their Corundum mines. It gained its other name due to its location between the Backbone and Craggy step giving it but 4-5 hours of daylight and casts a large looming shadow over the city when the sun rises in the east.

Demographics

Eilisem consists of moslty Human and Dwarven inhabitants making up about 96%. There is a small minority of Gnomes, Halflings and Elves making up about 3%.

Government

The governing body of Eilisem consists of 11 elected officials from each of the large Groups. The Farmers Union, The Mining Union, The Hunting Unions, The Gathering Union, The Stonemasons Union, The Cobblers Union, The Smiths Union, The Merchants Guilds, The Arcanist Congregate, The Butchers Union, The Bakers Union. Minor groups like The Tanners Guild and The Winemakers Union gain access to vote for which policy will go to vote, but don't get a say if it passes or not. These eleven individuals come together on a weekly basis to vote and veto policy. Citizens outside major or minor groups like unemployed, beggars and fringe groups do not get to take part in the communal decision making.

Defences

A three piece, medium sized corundum reinforced collection of stone walls. About 250 trained soldiers and archers.

Industry & Trade

The merchants guild of Eilisem trades mostly in Corundum and import a lot of Ironwood from their close neighbours Fletchgard. They are self sustaining when it comes to food, and have some access to water due to nearby rivers from Craggy Step, but the Winemakers have weekly caravans that travel to the edge of The Backbone to gather cleaner water. This is mostly due to the quality of water and is primarily used for wine.

Assets

Large farmlands in and around Craggy Step. Several corundum mines. The Elchester university, a minor university for Sages, acolytes of Ioun and Arcanists.

History

Eilisem was originally a Dwarven city that came from The Hollowstone Ridge, but due to the quick influx of human settlers it became an even split amongst the two races. Throughout the years the city has seen a great expansion from about 40 dwarves to about 5000 dwarves and humans. The main reason is that Craggy step is one of the only places that carries Corundum which gives Eilisem a lot of trading power internationally.

Tourism

There is little to no tourism in Eilisem as it is hidden away from most major roads and routes.

Founding Date

Early 800 AAR

Alternative Name(s)

The Looming Shadow, Glimps of Daylight,

Type

Town

Population

5190