Merham
Merham is a relatively large mining village located in the southeast of Lefrendel Province in the Cymelian Empire.
Merham is run by Pesam Treemoon
-Very charismatic. Everyone loves him. Respected, fair and just.
-Also has an air of mystery about him. Frequently not around and difficult to find
-Takes a nice cut of ALL profits made in the village. Most do not begrudge him for this
-Rumors about his advanced age and still looking so good. Rumored to be related to the founder - first person to discover the wealth of resources in this location, (Limestone, Iron, Copper, Silver, Gold, Jewels, etc) resources that helped build the Empire up but also resources that only served to make him and his "family" very rich. (He IS the first founder, an ancient metallic dragon 900+ y/o of some kind TBD)
-Most people move on from the tough life of mining after decades of hard labor, and move back to other villages, towns in the province that while pesam does appear to age, its VERY gradual and never seems to lose a step, almost becoming more sure-footed and sharp in mind.
-Almost exclusively human population, but there are a few dwarves whose expertise in handling all things extracting earth resources (and potentially the denizens within) are invaluable to the mining companies.
-Population/families that have to live out here are decided wealthy.
-Maybe one of these families sons/daughters takes an interest in magical things rather than the family business - interested in Stormhands, perhaps. Stormhands will likely have a "base" up in the bluffs/rocky highlands where they can be free to let loose their wild earth magic on unsuspecting boulders or occasional monster.
-Miners are not well-off, but are not necessarily abused
-Decent population of mercenaries and "Helping-Hands" stick around and flock to this area because they know there is work to be had, being hired as armed guards for the many transports of goods as well as guarding the mines/mining operations themselves during the night when work is suspended.
-look into the skyrim storylines with the mining companies for inspiration on potential quests
-Dirty, dusty, rocky, and dry. Sun-baked dry highlands do not get much rain.
-The average citizens are similar, dirty, browns and beige colors everywhere. time is money, money is time. mine is money, money is mine. Not rude, but not hospitable either. Grit.
-It is home to two substantial mining companies, X and Y. Though one group primarily harvests iron and the other limestone and both make substantial earnings, there is quite a bit of friction between the two organizations. It is the primary source of these two important resources for the whole province.
-There IS battle though, over the precious jewels that can also be found when extracting earth, and fights break out.
-Plenty of people have jobs just transporting carts filled with chopped stones along the various routes in the Province. Cart transports are guarded by hired mercs who help the companies cart drivers deliver back and forth between Lindow and New Cresthill (with Oakheart a small stop along the way) where the resources are further distributed throughout the province.
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Village
Population
715
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