Koppen-Haven
the great twin city
Demographics
With a population of 1.203.457 Koppen-Haven is the largest city known to mankind. The wast majority (73%) live in Koppen, while 24% live on the Havener side of the City and the remaining 3% live on the countryside or the palace district. The Koppener are generally poor labourer, day-taler, craftsman, soldiers or often enough just simple beggars and thiefs, while in Haven you would rather find nobleman, scholars, merchants, manufactory owners and the general middle class of Danerheimien society. The fast majority of migrants and religious minoritys is found in Koppen, although Haven has a rising population of Svadien refugees and exiles.
Ethnicities
- 1.051.821 Danerheimien (87,4%)
- 55.359 Pommeranien (4,6%)
- 45.731 Svadien (3,8%)
- 15.645 Juten (1,3%)
- 34.900 others (2,9%)
Government
Although the city is under direct jurisdiction of the king since the Danerheimien Unification Wars, the crown quickly lost interest in managing the rebellious populace and so the titel of Governing Mayor of Koppen and Haven was created. Since neither the Koppener nor the Havener were happy with the possibility of a Havener or Koppener becoming the Governing Mayor, the Koppener and Havener forced the King to appoint a Koppener and a Havener into the position of Governing Mayor with the intention of sharing the titel but effectively splitting the titel into the Governing Mayor of Koppen and the Governing Mayor of Haven. Should a argument arise between the two mayors, its up to the King to settle it.
Defences
Koppen was once protected by a mighty city wall but the city has outgrown it and is now to its landside open. Haven and the coastal side of Koppen are protected by a series of fortifications and the Royal Navy is currently stationed in Koppens port, making any naval assault on the city futile.
Industry & Trade
Through its position at the Eastern Strait the international trade flows right through the city. Koppen also has multiple manufactories and first experiments with steam-powered machines could revolutionise the economy, making Koppen-Haven the pioneer in industrialisation.
Infrastructure
From the northern gate or "Kings Hole" as the locals call it, to the royal palace a 10 meter wide paved road marks the peak of infrastructural development in Koppen-Haven. Other important roads that connect the different quarters are simple cobbled roads and everything else is a mix of hardend dirt and faeces.
History
976 - King Asger "The Unifier" of Nykheim annexes the city states of Koppen and Haven
978 - King Asger forces the citys to merge, forming the city of Koppen-Haven
993 - Koppen-Haven becomes the largest city Danerheims
996 - Koppen-Haven sides with King Unger IV. of Nykheim during the Great Troubel
997 - King Unger IV. moves to Koppen-Haven, making it the capital of the realm
1072 to 1095 - the Green Tongue infects Koppen-Haven killing a third of the population
1152 - the riot of 52 kills over 1.200 after a batball game escalates
1173 - a fire destroys a fourth of Koppens buildings and kills over 3.000 people
1184 - construction on the new palace beginns
1198 - a flood destroys the coastal districts of Koppen and a majority of Haven
1199 to present - following the flood, flue striks the city
Architecture
Koppen
Koppen is coined through tall and slender studwork houses, which use blackened wood like birch and beech. These houses can often become three to four floors high when supported by neighbouring buildings. The ground floor is that often used for commercial purposes like shopes, while the other floors are housing several familys.Haven
Havens cityscape is dominated by white washed brick houses often with blooming gardens in the back. Residential blocks are often interrupted through municipal parks and squares.
Alternative Name(s)
Koppen and Haven
Type
Capital
Population
1.203.457
Inhabitant Demonym
Koppener (for the inhabitants of Koppen) or Havener (for the inhabitants of Haven)
Location under
Owner/Ruler
Owning Organization
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