Marrarock
Marrarock is a large town in the western mountains of the Sagely Grounds. The Ancient Sage of the Hammer, Ironclad, discovered the ruins of the Raxarian settlement for Justicium that was abandoned many, many centuries ago. Rebuilding it into Marrarock, he began his business as a blacksmith which attracted people to settle there for the ease of access and trade potential that Marrarock gave. It grew into quite a large town that is historically very well known for their skills in metal work.
Demographics
Majority of Marrarock are some form of metal worker, whether that be in foundries, in mining, in blacksmithing, you name it. Most of the poorer people specifically go to the mines, as the other professions pay a lot more. However, with Ironheart's works on improving mining conditions, the mines are a lot safer to work in and now also allow for a greater pay as the ore yield is greater.
Government
Since almost all of Marrarock's income originates from Vigrad Metal Works, they just sort of became the leaders of the town. Thus, whoever currently owns the business owns the town. Some have squandered this power or used it selfishly, but the majority have used the position to help Marrarock grow. Though it was usually for the sake of increasing productivity.
Defences
The town has natural defences as its position in the mountains means navigating to it can be difficult. It does, however, have a secure wall that surrounds the large part of the town that is facing away from the mountains. This has, in turn, caused some spatial issues in development but Marrarock have been able to utilise the mountains to their advantage by building into the mountain more often.
Industry & Trade
The Vigrad Metal Works has some form of trade deal with virtually every other settlement in Adremesis, including Talbury. Due to this, business is incredible for them and there is almost never a day where there is no caravan taking things to or from Marrarock.
Infrastructure
Marrarock is built upon a mountainside and so almost all of their buildings are entirely made of stone. Roofing has been done slightly differently as it would across the rest of Adremesis as it was actually Marrarock that developed slate roofing. Many of Marrarock's foundries and smiths are built within huge cavernous spaces inside the mountains.
Natural Resources
The mountains supply fresh water springs and never ending amounts of stone and metals. However, the harsher conditions mean that crops do not grow well so Marrarock has to rely on imported foods for most of the time.
Founding Date
545
Type
Large town
Population
~4,800
Inhabitant Demonym
Marrarockan(s)
Owning Organization
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