Gilford

Once protected by The Crown, Gilford has managed to maintain order for the most part since their protectors departure through the towns very active militia, and prosperous Mines, but mostly the rallying of the populace by its lord protector. Gilford is ruled by Lord Protector Mattheas Gilford, the Town's Crownsguard was Mattheas' father, Elliot, who first helped establish the Militia. Recently Gilford has fallen on hard times after surviving multiple raids from scouting parties that have broken off from Yeenoghu's Horde. As the horde has began descending on the town House Bellelin of Steepgulf has stepped in to aid them, as a result Lord Mattheas agreed to have the town exist beneath House Bellelin's banners.

Demographics

• Human
• Wood Elf
• Reviving Tide followers
• Gilford Guard
• House Bellelin Soldiers

Government

Gilford's day to day operations are managed by its Lord Protector Mattheas. The Lord Protector previously made all major decisions in conjunction with his military leaders, this however has changed and all major decisions have been deferred to CrownsGuard Bellelin.

Defences

• Siege Barricades
• Watch Towers

Industry & Trade

Exports

Coal

Lumber

Precious Metal

Stone

Imports

• Mercenaries
• Food
• Spices
• Gunpowder

Infrastructure

• Farms
• Roads
• WaterMills
• Forges
• Mines
• Lumber

Districts

Gilford is quite small and consists of a compact city center full of shops, surrounded by homes near the mines, Mills, and farms. The city center is built around a church and the Town Hall.

Assets

• Mines
• Blacksmith
• Stables
• Inn
• Temple
• Jewler

Guilds and Factions

• House Bellelin
• Caravaneers Guild
• Church of the Reviving Tide
• The Road

History

Gilford was formed by The Crown in the late Age of Law as a halfway point between Gilford and it's vast farms and Kohrn's prosperous mines. it was given to CrownsGuard Elliott Mattheas to guard. There he was a fair leader and noble protector of his people. When the Crown left Omar Crun, CrownsGuard Mattheas passed the town's leaderhip to his son, making him the Lord Protector.

Points of interest

• Large Temple to the Reviving Tide
• Massive Stone Watchtower on the town hall

Tourism

Gilford is the cultural hub of the Reviving Tide religion. The Temple to the Wet One drives most tourism into the town, as well as their very active coal mines

Architecture

Most of the buildings in Gilford are made of wood, the exceptions being their Forge, Town Hall, and Temple

Geography

Tucked deep within the wood of the Drathzari Forest

Climate

Very Mild summers with Harsh, difficult winters

Natural Resources

• Coal
• Precious metals
• Lumber

Founding Date

36th of GoodHarvest; year 1,445 A.o.L

Founders

• King Tais the Crownbearer

Alternative Name(s)

The Ford

Population

9,450

Location under

Drathzari Forest

Owner/Ruler

Lord Protector Mattheas

Additional Rulers/Owners

• CrownsGuard Bellelin

Owning Organization

House Bellelin

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