Mathye (/'mæθ.jɛ/ or "MATH-ya")

Mathye is the capital of Kiofthotre, the settlement that grew around Mathye Castle. It is the largest in the kingdom, and therefore the trade hub. To the southeast is the outpost. To the west are the iron and copper mines of the Behemoth Mountains, which supports a robust smithing economy. The city's artisans and crafters make up the primary manufacturing industry for the kingdom. Here, too, are a bulk of the services found in the realm, as well as centers of learning. Other kingdoms and realms are accessible north and east.

Demographics

The recent insurrection by the lich has decimated the city's population—previously at around 2800 people, now down to 1986. Regardless, the people have begun to rebuild.

Industry & Trade

Raw Materials Processing

Iron ore (smithing, tool-making, weaponry)

Copper (metal export, jewelry)

Timber (lumber & wood, woodworking)

Agriculture

Grains (wheat, sorghum, corn)

Vegetables (spinach, beets, pumpkin/squash)

Fruits (apples)

Livestock (chicken, sheep)

Other (legumes, sunflower seeds)

Fishing

Rainbow Trout

Salmon

Freshwater Clams

Education

Rainbrook Libraries Educational Center (59 people on staff)

Districts

The Old Ward: the original township that includes the common greens, mostly artisans, high services
Six Rings: trade center and marketplace
The Lawn: castle gardens
Rainbrook: library & education; healers found here too
South Ward: most of the industry takes place here
Mathye Castle
Stormend: travel & trade services, stables, agriculture
Summer Quarter: good fishing & clamming
Middlepass: agriculture & livestock

History

The settlement grew around Mathye Castle after it was established as the residential palace of the royal family. It saw rapid growth and development in the last several decades since until the lich's insurrection.