Artemis
Situated in the Southeast of Atalanta, Artemis is a haven for Hunters, those who hunt for meat and food, and those who hunt for hides and bone. Beginning its history as a commonplace for trade and hunting, it's grown into a metropolis for many fields of living, but Hunting and Animal Product Use are the most successful.
It's also the motherland for fletchers and archers of all kinds, for many famed marksmen, as well as crafters, have found their home in the town and continue to work on their powerful talents.
Demographics
Most of Artemis' population is of Elven descent, but few full elves are in the city. Following that, Humans, Shifters, and Tieflings are the most common, with beast-like races as a whole following close behind them.
Government
Senator Célestin Paris keeps the city running on a near mechanical level, although she does have a council of representatives from the various Wards of the city to enact her orders and feedback.
Defences
The city does have a tall stone wall, covered in moss and vines, along with a strong guard unit. However, the strongest feature of the city is the hunters, who in times of combat can move from animalistic prey to more militant targets.
Those alive in The Border Wars could recall news of an infamous moment known as The Rain of Blood, where a Laputan Death Squad made the mistake of targeting the city from the air. Saying they got shot down would be an understatement.
Industry & Trade
The city of Artemis is most well known for its skilled hunters, although there is a group of powerful druids in the town to make sure that the relationship between man and nature is stable and renewable, and delivers strict punishment for poachers and those who risk over-hunting. This relationship also has fostered an ideal to not waste any part of what's foraged or hunted, with many unique industries popping up in the city because of it.
Infrastructure
Along with the plumbing systems common in Atalanta, Artemis also has a wealth of arcane power lines, although aside from those the town is rather basic. Many of its founding members prefer the natural wood and stone stations for their businesses and practices.
Guilds and Factions
While not directly within the city, the Mercenary Guild Demon Soul, the 15th highest guild, has its home base within The Orion Forests, a part of the Artemis territory.
History
Artemis began its history as a mere common camping ground for traveling hunters to the area. As more and more people saw prosperity and opportunity in the land, they began to create more permanent settlements, which slowly grew into the large city of Artemis that it is today.
Architecture
While the foundations and essential parts of buildings are strewn from stone and occasionally metal, a solid 99% of the architecture in Artemis is made from wood and other such natural elements, treated and warded against the harsh elements.
Geography
The city of Artemis is mostly settled on a flat grassland, although there are some higher elevations to the city, none of the changes are more than 10 feet. Nearby are the thick Orion Forests and the more variable grasslands both in Atalanta and in its neighboring countries of Boncly and Laputa.
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