Helften

The halfling city of Helften was a prime example of how prosperous the ideal of theology and peace can be. Their holy gardens were second to none and their spiritual journey spanned far beyond what other races could ever dream of. No culture has ever been so close to their diety than Helften. Helftens economy focused on inland farming, fishing, and infrastructure. Instead of burning down their forests to use in machines like other nations, they built amongst the forest incorporating it into their structures. As followers of Yondalla, their gardens were large and beautiful, managing to grow flowers and herbs that are rare. Helften mostly consists of small houses amongst miles upon miles of forests, gardens, waterfalls, ponds, and wildlife.

Demographics

99% of the inhabitants are Halflings, the lifestyle and religious aura typically keep other races from settling though there are occasional humans and elves than end up settling down looking for peace and quiet. Halflings don't mind this and actively encourages other races to find Yondallas love

Government

Helften is a Theocracy that is led by the Bareil, the high priest of their religion. He receives constant commune with Yondalla and speaks her message to his Ulitzh (Priests) and they to the community through mass gatherings. These Ulitzh also function as judge and jury in the rare cases that a halfling commits a crime. In larger crime cases a criminal is brought before the Bareil to be judges by Yondalla herself, through the Bareil.

Assets

The Immaculate Gardens: Found throughout all of Helften are gardens so pretty and unbelievable that one could lose oneself in them forever. People from all over the world travel to Helften to see these amazing creations. It was said that a night in the garden of Helften would give you another ten years of life.
The Kaien Relics: The Kaien relics are a three-piece set of multicolored Cornucopia that were said to be made by Yondalla when she roamed the material plane. These relics were spread out in three different churches and were used to consecrate new Ulitzh and Bareils.
The Holy Omakka: Is a vial of pure weave from before the Arcanum Revolt. It is one of the most prized possessions in all of O'l Andem. The vial is a small see-through crystal object, and the energy within is an ever-changing multicolored expansion of thought. Whoever looks at it sees whatever they want in it. It is pure imagination and creation. Only high ranking members of the church are allowed to hold or touch the vial.

History

During the Dragonborn occupation large portions of Helften was burned down and destroyed. The once green gardens turned to decay and sorrow and the Omakkenites lost their hope. Two oft he three Kaien relics were stolen and haven't been seen for hundreds of years. After the occupation had ended the Halfings moved further north and founded Seaferrow village which is slowly expanding into the ruins of Helften.

RUINED SETTLEMENT
1547

Alternative Name(s)

The City of Enlightenment

Type

Large town

Population

450 000

Inhabitant Demonym

Helftyns