Eras: Capital of Uisgern Province

Eras's legacy as a center for technological innovation continues to shape the future of Uisgern Province. The College of Kinderven remains a beacon of learning, attracting the brightest minds from across the fantasy world. As other provinces look to Eras for inspiration, the city stands poised to play a crucial role in the ongoing development of technology, ensuring that Uisgern remains a leader in advancements that improve the quality of life for its residents and contribute to the prosperity of the entire known world.

Government

The city of Eras and the surrounding province of Uisgern, are currently governed by Baroness Erendiel Maressa. She informs her decisions by considering input and advice from her Ministers, Advisors, and Councillors.

Defences

The Uisgern Guard keeps an outpost on the Waterfront, as well as two fighting ships designed and armed to protect the coastline of the Province as well as the waterfront of Eras. The Baroness's palace, 'Maressa Keep' also keeps a House Guard, whose function is to protect the estate, palace, and person of the Duchess, and any immediate family she may have.

Industry & Trade

Uisgern is home to fisherfolk, net makers, boat builders, artists, instrument makers, Scholars from the College, domestic aides, and craftspeople who support the College. Uisgern exports fish, dried seaweed (for use as agricultural fertilizer), pearls, various vegetables such as Praitubers, and leafy plants such as Vanasoom, which is used to make tea.
The technological prowess of Eras and its inhabitants translates into economic prosperity for Uisgern Province. The city's exports are diverse, with not only fish and seaweed but also technologically enhanced products like musical instruments, advanced fishing gear, a variety of herbal healing systems, and ingenious agricultural tools.

Infrastructure

• Outside the city of Eras is a grain grinding facility, Maroster Mill. It is this mill that primarily provides most of the grain needed in the city, although in some historical instances, other mills have been called upon to supplement the supply.
• Eras Shipyards employs boat designers, builders, and their apprentices.
• Roads within the city are of crushed local stone

Districts

Eras is comprised of 3 districts:
Waterfront - home to the docks & berths for all fishing & nautical pleasure craft, as well as homes of poorer fisherfolk.
College District: The area including and surrounding the College of Kinderven. This includes the residential area surrounding the college, usually housing both faculty and students of the college, as well as the shops and cafes that serve them.
Old Town District: The landlocked area to the NW of the Waterfront. The first settled area of Uisgern, where the oldest homes can be found. Those that still stand, that is.

Assets

• College of Kinderven
• Eras Shipyard
• Cesh Institute (school that teaches instrument crafting)

Guilds and Factions

Engineer's Guild (The Guild for designers & inventors of technology and Civic Engineering in Uisgern Province. This also includes architects as well as builders)
Guild of Musicians (This Guild welcomes instrument makers, composers & minstrels)
Watermen's Guild (This Guild has both male & female members from the fishing industry & net makers)
Scholar's Guild (Exists to carry matters of importance to the Guild, and the continuation of the intelligence of the Empire, to the Emporer. Also to train future Scholars & Historians. There is a chapter of the Scholar's Guild in each of the Provinces.)

History

Eras, the capital city of Uisgern Province, has a rich history that has positioned it as a center for technological development in the known world. Centuries ago, Eras began as a small coastal village, founded by a group of visionary scholars and inventors seeking a tranquil yet intellectually stimulating environment. The founders believed that the proximity to the sea would offer both inspiration and resources for their pursuits.
The Early Years: In its early years, Eras was primarily a haven for thinkers and dreamers, drawn to the promise of collaborative innovation. The College of Kinderven, established during this time, became the heart of intellectual pursuits. Scholars, engineers, and artists gathered to exchange ideas, leading to the development of advanced techniques in boat building, instrument making, and agricultural practices.
Eras's location on the coast played a pivotal role in its technological development. As the fisherfolk and boat builders of Uisgern honed their skills, Eras became a hub for maritime innovation. The city's shipyards produced vessels that could navigate the fierce storms of winter, enabling safer and more efficient fishing expeditions. The invention of specialized nets and fishing techniques further increased the yield, turning Uisgern into a major supplier of seafood to neighboring provinces.
The College of Kinderven fostered a culture of knowledge exchange and experimentation. Scholars from various disciplines collaborated, leading to breakthroughs in agriculture, medicine, and even rudimentary mechanical devices. The city's commitment to education attracted brilliant minds from across the provinces, establishing Eras as a renowned center for learning.
As Eras entered a period of technological renaissance, advancements in metallurgy and engineering flourished. The city's craftsmen and inventors created intricate clockwork mechanisms, enhancing the precision of various instruments. Agricultural innovations, such as automated irrigation systems, improved crop yields, making Uisgern's produce highly sought after.

Geography

The geography of Uisgern is relatively flat, although not the lowest point of the Empire. There are long rolling hills further inland that give way to grassy plateaus. The land generally slopes downward  as it draws closer to the Carswell Basin.

Climate

Eras is sunny, breezy, and generally pleasant to live in, although the city can be exposed to fierce storms in the winter that blow in off the sea.

Natural Resources

Uisgern exports fish, dried seaweed for agricultural fertilizer, pearls, various vegetables such as Praitubers, and leafy plants such as Vanasoom, which is used to make tea.