Anfang
Anfag is a small town on the Rozux river with a diverse population and important role in Cektoh, for which it serves as the capital.
Demographics
Humans 230,
Halflings 56,
Elves 48,
Dwarves 24,
Gnomes 16,
Half-Elves 12,
Half-Orcs 8
Government
Anfang is the de facto capital of Cektoh despite being a small town. As such, unlike other communities in Cektoh which are run by reeves appointed by Wilkin Westadt, it is run by an elected parliament. Once every three years the citizens vote on the members of the parliament although Westadt has the right to veto anyone elected (a power he has never exercised). Each year the members of the parliament choose one of their members to serve as the mayor of the town (again subject to Westadt’s approval).
Defences
A wall is being constructed around the bulk of Anfang (some buildings having been constructed after the wall was begun and located outside the wall) it is about 90% finished. Wilkin Westadt is also constructing a keep just south of the town proper. The keep is mostly finished, but the outer walls, which will connect to the much larger town walls, is just beginning construction. There is a talented weaponsmith in the town so Westadt maintains a small arsenal in his keep, and most of the citizens have a weapon of some sort they are moderately proficient with.
Industry & Trade
While the vast majority of Cektoh’s citizens are farmers or herdsmen, the population of Anfang is primarily craftsmen and service providers. There are two inns, as well as three taverns and a brothel. Just about any craft item has a producer that can be found in the town, so finished goods seldom need to be imported, which helps to make Cektoh more independent from trade with the New Kingdoms. There are several smiths in Anfang each specializing in a different type of metal.
Infrastructure
The majority of Anfang’s roads are cobbled and there are two bridges across the Rozux river which winds its way through the northeast corner of the town proper before resuming its southward journey. There is a mill with a waterwheel located along the Rozux river. The roads have recently been planed so that rains will wash accumulated debris into the river. Plans are in the works to include a proper sewer system, once funding to start can be attained.
Assets
Being in the center of a farming region, Anfang is a storage center for numerous farm products, especially grains like wheat, barley, and oats, staple crops for the region. It is also home to the only mint in Cektoh, and a small supply of precious metals to go with it. Also a lot of craftsmen make their homes in Anfang so many craft items can be found stored here.
Guilds and Factions
While the vast majority of Cektoh’s citizens are farmers or herdsmen, the population of Anfang is primarily craftsmen and service providers. There are two inns, as well as three taverns and a brothel. Just about any craft item has a producer that can be found in the town, so finished goods seldom need to be imported, which helps to make Cektoh more independent from trade with the New Kingdoms. There are several smiths in Anfang each specializing in a different type of metal.
History
The town was established a little less than thirty years ago by Westadt who saw it as the center for what would become a new kingdom in the Frontier Lands. What started out as a fortified manor, a mill, and a few craftsmen has grown into the thriving town that it is.
Architecture
Houses in Anfang are sturdy, mostly constructed of baked clay bricks finished with a coat of whitewash. Most of the clay is acquired from the shores of Lake Tiefasser located to the south and east of the town. The ground around the lake is marshy and ideal for baking into bricks. There is plenty of timber nearby, but the local druid, Vicars, won’t allow for the wholesale harvesting of trees to build houses, and with the ready supply of clay for bricks, there is really no need to. Most houses have floors of flat stones harvested from the river and sealed with clay. Roofs vary with some being simple thatch work, while others having clay tiles. The town walls and Westadt’s keep are made with stone quarried from north of the town.
Geography
Anfang is largely settled on the banks of the Rozux river, which provides a steady supply of water for the town. The town itself is built on a rolling plain that surrounds the river. There is little of note about the geography of the region, it was settled, because it was ideal farmland and the marshy ground around lake Tiefasser provided a convenient supply of building material.
Natural Resources
The meandering f the Rozux river has left the area around Anfang very fertile, so much is grown particularly grains though almost every farmhouse maintains a small vegetable garden. The land is also ideal for grazing, mostly sheep though cattle in places as well. There are plenty small stands of trees around the town, not enough to qualify as a forest but plenty of wood is available for responsible use, and a number of fruit orchards have been planted though it will still be a few more years before they start bearing in significant quantities. The marshy soil around lake Tiefasser makes ideal clay for bricks. The river and the lake are both full of fish and several people make their living as fishermen. Despite the abundance of farms much small game can still be found in the area.
Type
Town
Population
394 (not including outlying farms)
Location under
Owner/Ruler
Owning Organization
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