Dunlyle

Dunlyle is the capital of the Gran Duchy of Dunlyle and seat of power for House MacEdlain, rulers of the land since the time of old King Edloth. It is situated on a promontory flanked by two estuaries leading to a great Bay, and thence to the ocean.
Founded in 5 A.E., the city is built on the ruins of prior settlements from earlier ages. Its first structures were erected on the high ground in the area, eventually forming the Kings, Temple, and Oldstone districts. Walls were added around the elevated districts, and over the decades post-Moonfall, outer walls were erected to protect the lower quarters other than the Halfling community of Stonesthrow and the slums of Hillside.

Demographics

The population is 90% human, 9% halfling, and 1% other demi-humans. Of the human population, about half are of mostly pure Upland stock, about one-third mixed heritage, about 12% Llandrosi, 4% Gorskaar, and 1% others. Roughly 5% of the populuation is comprised of the nobility and those of ecclesiastical or mercantile power. Another 30% would be considered middle-class - traders, military officers, and business owners. The remainder are lower class servants, laborers, tradesmen, sailors, and soldiers.

Government

The Gran Duchy is ruled by Machara MacEdlain, but the city itself is administered by two advisors, the Seneschal Thurby Halfthistle (handling matters of finance and administration) and Captain Truark Bannon (running the watch, collecting taxes, and administering low justice). The Steward manages the affairs of Whitestone.
The Crown has over 300 direct employees, not including the men of House MacEdlain itself or the Lady's Own slinger regiment. Roughly 40% of the Crown's employees work under the Captain and the Steward, respectively; the other 20% work for the Seneschal.

Defences

Dunlyle is protected by walls and towers augmenting the area's natural defenses: rivers, hills, and the Bay. It is patrolled by two standing forces; towers and walls by the Lady's Own (halfling slingers of renowned accuracy and verbal repartee) and gates and roads by the Watch (human medium cavalry).

Infrastructure

Key buildings and industries of Dunlyle include:
The Wooly District, an extensive sheep and farmer's market and auction house.
The Crown Shipyards.
The Wharf.
The College.
The Temple.
The Bailey.
The Market.
The Kiln.

Assets

Dunlyle's treasury and main armory are in the Kings District, safe behind Whitestone's walls, though the Bailey also maintains a small armory.

Type

City

Population

15,000