Providence
Providence is village on the edge of the frontier, on the west side of the mouth of the Terreboia River and the north side of the Spectral Quag. It was founded as a military outpost for the Ashana League and grew quickly due to the location of the city on the Terreboia River. The river allowed for easy transportation of goods to the fort from north, and the timber that surrounded the outpost allowed for quick development of the town.
As the town developed and the League enhanced its laws, the need for a prison to hold criminals became more apparent. With the easy access via the adjacent river and the military command present, Providence became the preeminent choice for the new prison. With the development of Woodford Penitentiary, Providence saw a short burst of growth as infrastructure and people came to support the new industry and the expanding military presence. As the Ashana League dissolved, Providence became an independent city-state that remained focused on military presence, and maintains neutrality whenever possible. This allows them to continue working with those communities, taking in prisoners, and being paid a monthly sum to hold those prisoners.
Providence was built with a wooden palisade wall that was quickly developed after the first couple of Goblin attacks, first installing a stone wall and then upgrading to a fortified wall after the construction of Woodford Penitentiary. Because of the location on the frontier, Providence developed a robust, diversified population.
Demographics
- 40% Human
- 25% Dwarf
- 20% Elf
- 15% Other Races
Government
Providence is governed by the highest ranking military commander, and holds the title of Commandant. The Commandant commands both the military and the administrative affairs of the city, although individuals are put in place on both sides to assist. The military has two ranking officers, one in charge of physical security and operations and the other in charge of espionage and intelligence. The administrative affairs are overseen by a magistrate. These three individuals report to directly to the Commandant.
Defences
Providence has both natural and manufactured defenses.
Natural
The town occupies the top plateau which provides a rocky outcropping around the entire city. The river is significantly lower than the top of the plateau with a singular path that has been excavated to the top.Manufactured
The town built a wooden palisade to help protect the outer ledges and protect the keep.Industry & Trade
The main source of income for the town comes in revenue generated from the holding of prisoners for other city-states through Oruca. Lumbering has increased since Providence's formation and is currently the second largest industry in Providence.
Districts
Shops & Specialties
Providence's local economy supplies all basic necessities, some specialty supplies, and is able to acquire even some rare equipment. This is assisted by the proximity to the wastelands to the west which encourages adventurers and explorers to frequent the town and need supplies.History
On the morning of a cool spring day in the month of Zaelech 2945, the alarm sounded with a goblin attack at the western gate. Shortly afterwards, a large explosion rocked the town and the northeast corner of Providence was blown into the river below. In the blast, the keep and command posts were destroyed, killing the Magistrate and one of the Commanders.
Tourism
Tourism is typically limited to those using Providence as a stop over point for exploration onto the frontier.
Natural Resources
Vast thick forests provide Providence with a large supply of lumber which is sent northward via boat to other city-states.
Footnotes
1City modifiers affect skill checks made within the city.- Crime adds to slight of hand and stealth checks
- Dishonest adds to deception checks
- Humanities adds to Medicine, Religion, and Arcana checks
- Knowledge adds to all Knowledge Checks (history, arcana, religion, and nature)
- Law adds to investigation and Insight
- Productivity adds to crafting checks.
Maps
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Providence 2943 PR
City Attributes
| Attribute | Value | Modifier1 |
|---|---|---|
| Crime | 0 |
0 |
| Dishonesty | -1 |
-1 |
| Humanities | -3 |
-1 |
| Knowledge | 0 |
0 |
| Law | 25 |
+5 |
| Productivity | 5 |
+1 |
Type
Outpost / Base
Population
2,180
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