Friedburg
Friedburg is a small city but was described as a "nestling jewel amidst the stark landscape" and "One of the most beautiful cities in Teutonia." The city is an important Trade hub visited by those traveling between the Rhinelands in the north and the south west breadbasket of Teutonia.
Once through the north gate, you enter the city of Friedburg proper, and an idyllic place it is too. Wood and stone is prevalent here, due to the plenitude of both of these resources from the mountains and nearby woods. The northern half of the city is a veritable hive of activity and forms the central hub of the city's trade activities. As is often the way, the various craftsmen have formed little knots of their own, so one cannot walk in a particular part of the Trader Quarter without running into six or seven jewel crafters. There are a goodly number of bowmen and fletchers as hunting is a major way of life here. There is a thriving farmer's market were all sorts of livestock are available.
Many of the residential areas are in the north of the city as well and there is little of surprise here: there are the poorer and the richer areas as there are anywhere, but there is little, if no segregation: the poor buy from the rich, the rich buy from the poor and things certainly seem harmonious. The militia report that the north side of the city has seen little in the way of serious crime over the past decade, although thievery is rife as one would expect amongst so many merchants. Most perpetrators are caught and dealt with swiftly and, depending on the severity of their crime, are punished accordingly. For minor misdemeanours there are a set of stocks in the market place, for the more serious crimes they are transferred to the prison in the south.
The freshwater Lake Friedburg, which runs the length of the city and is broad and deep, acts as a natural divide between North and South bank and the two halves of the city are connected by a series of stone bridges. The lake acts as a natural barrier between the life and soul of the everyday yeomen and the quieter more intense life of the scholars and financiers on the south bank. Friedburg may be small, but it boasts three (admittedly small) colleges that excel in all three spheres of magic. There is a cartographer's institute and all the necessary government buildings (the main city garrison, City Hall, the prison, the head of the Trader's Guild to name but a few) are based here.
There are four temples smattered around offering central places of worship for an assortment of Teutonian deities, three of these churchs are dedicated to a particular deity, but under Pflazgraf Ilharess Kalendra Von Friedburg, a 'multi-denominational' church was erected where any Teutonian can dedicate themselves to their chosen deity.
In contrast to the bustling, lively north, the south of Friedburg immediately strikes you as more serious, more sombre in nature as terrain begins its steady flattening to the farmland that surrounds it to the south. The east and west gates rarely see any activity although the occasional farmer may travel through bringing his goods to market.
The very south of Friedburg is barely inhabited except by those who prefer to remain away from the hustle and bustle of the city and the south gate, far less ostentatious than that in the north, sees a regular throughput of locals and visitors alike. Many of those coming in through the south gate have travelled from Koblenz or Queeg and most of Friedburg's imports and exports pass through here at sometime or other.
Once through the north gate, you enter the city of Friedburg proper, and an idyllic place it is too. Wood and stone is prevalent here, due to the plenitude of both of these resources from the mountains and nearby woods. The northern half of the city is a veritable hive of activity and forms the central hub of the city's trade activities. As is often the way, the various craftsmen have formed little knots of their own, so one cannot walk in a particular part of the Trader Quarter without running into six or seven jewel crafters. There are a goodly number of bowmen and fletchers as hunting is a major way of life here. There is a thriving farmer's market were all sorts of livestock are available.
Many of the residential areas are in the north of the city as well and there is little of surprise here: there are the poorer and the richer areas as there are anywhere, but there is little, if no segregation: the poor buy from the rich, the rich buy from the poor and things certainly seem harmonious. The militia report that the north side of the city has seen little in the way of serious crime over the past decade, although thievery is rife as one would expect amongst so many merchants. Most perpetrators are caught and dealt with swiftly and, depending on the severity of their crime, are punished accordingly. For minor misdemeanours there are a set of stocks in the market place, for the more serious crimes they are transferred to the prison in the south.
The freshwater Lake Friedburg, which runs the length of the city and is broad and deep, acts as a natural divide between North and South bank and the two halves of the city are connected by a series of stone bridges. The lake acts as a natural barrier between the life and soul of the everyday yeomen and the quieter more intense life of the scholars and financiers on the south bank. Friedburg may be small, but it boasts three (admittedly small) colleges that excel in all three spheres of magic. There is a cartographer's institute and all the necessary government buildings (the main city garrison, City Hall, the prison, the head of the Trader's Guild to name but a few) are based here.
There are four temples smattered around offering central places of worship for an assortment of Teutonian deities, three of these churchs are dedicated to a particular deity, but under Pflazgraf Ilharess Kalendra Von Friedburg, a 'multi-denominational' church was erected where any Teutonian can dedicate themselves to their chosen deity.
In contrast to the bustling, lively north, the south of Friedburg immediately strikes you as more serious, more sombre in nature as terrain begins its steady flattening to the farmland that surrounds it to the south. The east and west gates rarely see any activity although the occasional farmer may travel through bringing his goods to market.
The very south of Friedburg is barely inhabited except by those who prefer to remain away from the hustle and bustle of the city and the south gate, far less ostentatious than that in the north, sees a regular throughput of locals and visitors alike. Many of those coming in through the south gate have travelled from Koblenz or Queeg and most of Friedburg's imports and exports pass through here at sometime or other.
Demographics
Friedburg is a city composed largely of human, although there are a number of elves, several dwarves (particularly in the north) and a number of the greenskin races. Drow-kind are not unheard of in the city but are rare.
Government
In 1108 King Hapsburg placed Lady Teneniel von Kessel fitzHumaktson as Pflzagraf of Friedburg however the role of Pflazagraf of Friedburg eventually fell to Lady Ilharess Kalendra.
Friedburg was held for many years by the Pflazgraf Ilharess Kalendra, however the invasion of Sable’s forces and subsequent other emergencies gave the Pflazgraf cause to consider whether she was the best person to hold the reins of the city in such tumultuous times. After much deliberation the Pflazgraf decided to retire to an advisory position, and allow a new generation of rulership to rise.
The nobility of the city, along with the Pflazgraf herself, nominated Lord Gerhaurt Faulk to take the position as ruler of Friedburg.
Defences
Friedburg is surrounded by a single curtain wall with two gate houses located in the North and South of the city. The Northern gate is simplistic in it military design but bolsters a grand architectural design. Dwarven stonesmiths from deep within the Shetian Alps were paid a considerable amount of money many centuries ago to construct the masterpiece that is the North Gate. The stonework relief depicts legendary Teutonian heroes of old fighting a dragon. The pillars that support this magnificent scene are equally well worked, wreathed in stone ivy that twists around the stone to the top.
In contrast the Southern gate is far more simplistic in design but far more effective militarily. Whilst the Northern gate only has an iron gate as its defence, the southern gate bolster two iron gates at ether side of the a large thick timber door. The militia maintain a presence at both gates.
The city is divided into two districts by the natural lake Friedburg, this makes it extremely difficult to capture the whole. The crossings of the lake are a series of stone bridges that leave any attacker exposed to magical and archer fire by defenders.
In contrast the Southern gate is far more simplistic in design but far more effective militarily. Whilst the Northern gate only has an iron gate as its defence, the southern gate bolster two iron gates at ether side of the a large thick timber door. The militia maintain a presence at both gates.
The city is divided into two districts by the natural lake Friedburg, this makes it extremely difficult to capture the whole. The crossings of the lake are a series of stone bridges that leave any attacker exposed to magical and archer fire by defenders.
History
Friedburg was officially reconsigned as a city around the year 900.
In 1118 the City fell to the forces of Sable under the command of Ser Karl Brandenburg, former Knight of the Order of the Eagle.
In 1118 the City fell to the forces of Sable under the command of Ser Karl Brandenburg, former Knight of the Order of the Eagle.
Geography
Friedburg could be described as a 'nestling jewel amidst the stark landscape', fairly small as Teutonian cities go, the compact city of Friedburg is to be found situated in a pleasant, green valley in the south west of Teutonia. The terrain in the north is hilly at best, difficult at worst, but the people who live here have made the best of their situation.
The wide Strabbach river runs through the city, effectively splitting it into two distinct areas which over the years have taken on individual personalities of their own.
The wide Strabbach river runs through the city, effectively splitting it into two distinct areas which over the years have taken on individual personalities of their own.
Natural Resources
Farming is difficult around the city due to its rocky terrain resulting in the city relying on cattle and dairy farming.
Type
City
Population
17,000
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