Aelford

Aelford is an independent province of mostly flat lands, with plenty of run-off from Respherin: The Capital ~ Nation of Aspiration as can be seen on the map. A quintessential pass-through with a large town as its capital rather than a city, where locals receive the steady traffic of adventurers passing through on their next quest into the sand hills, or down to Gunublin, The Illuminated City. There aren't many notable landmarks about Aelford, except for the giant horse statue that sits at the center of the province, and the beautiful flower fields around it.

Culture and Values

Aelford rejoices in a culture that prioritizes rest and preparation. The people that live here provide well for the traveling adventurers and merchants and typically base all business around providing peace, safety, and supplies to their customers. Having good hospitality is key to all those who reside here, and is their pride and joy. The majority of the inhabitants are long-lived, typically halflings, gnomes, and even a small community of firbolg.

Geography, Flora, and Fauna

Aelford's scenery rivals almost any on the continent. It sits advantageously within the center of several massive, vibrant flower fields, whose origins place them in multiple different areas of the continent. Seeds carried over by traveling merchants long ago or the migrating beasts that happen to transport them have made it possible to continue over the decades, and in the spring season year, Aelford sees its most heavy tourism from far and wide, just for people to see the flowers.

Political Structure and Economics

It is unknown who truly governs Aelford, and none seem concerned. A long-lived people who've governed themselves peacefully for hundreds of years. All is well in this tiny slice of the world surrounded by beauty and en route to tiny towns and larger towns. Always happy to lend a hand and make travelers comfortable, for a short spell.