Helmvere
The village of Helmvere located to the southeast of Erytheia.
Demographics
While all the races of Prehn exist in Helmvere, there is a larger population of half-orcs and distant giant-kin living here due to its proximity to Drodkur, the central plains, and Uklon. Whenever a member of the nomadic tribes of Prehn chooses to leave their tribe or is cast out, they almost invariably end up in Helmvere. As such, although it is a permanent settlement, there is clear and distinct evidence of the influence of nomadic culture here.
Government
The local reeve is appointed by the people once every two years; this individual then acts as the spokesperson of the village when interacting with the Grand Arbiters. It is the reeve's duty to record any and all instances of societal misconduct that warrant intervention by the Arbiters and will report these instances when the Arbiters make their biannual visit to the village. Fortunately, most issues are easily mediated by the community or the local clergy of the Timeless Ones.
Defences
Like the majority of settlements in Prehn, there is a palisade that surrounds the village, though Helmvere is very rarely trifled with as its greatest defense is its people who are fiercer than most thanks to the influence of its tribal expatriats.
Industry & Trade
The main products of Helmvere are minerals, ores, and glass -- the most famous glassblowers in Prehn reside here in Helmvere.
Architecture
Unlike most settlements in Prehn, Helmvere's buildings are predominantly yurt-like structures that are beautifully and elaborately decorated with the traditional motifs of the tribes who populate this village, giving the area a unique feeling of impermanence and transience despite its longstanding history.
Geography
Climate
Dry, high-desert transitioning grasslands; relatively temperate.
Natural Resources
- Sand
- Minerals
- Ores
- Livestock
- Grasses
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