Badum, Capitol of Argyle
Prince Luctor originally named the capitol of Argyle "Freeland". When it was clear that name was causing confusion and attracting new citizens with a false premise, he elected to change the name to the term the residents had been using all along. A very popular song at the time claimed "Ba-dum" was the sound that Beryl's body made when it crashed right before Luctor drove his sword into the beast.
Demographics
63% human, 26% halfling, 7% elf | 11 noble houses with 25 guards | 26 clergy & 7 priests
Government
The seat of power for Prince Luctor, the capital city is governed by a Lord Mayor typically drawn from the ranks of Badum's 7 founding families. The current Lord Mayor is ______ of House ______.
Industry & Trade
- Alcohol
- Fermented Foodstuffs
- Woodworking
Infrastructure
The site for this city was picked after Argyle was founded, so all buildings are new construction. The Prince takes pride in the aqueduct and canals bringing water from the Narrowlands to Badum and allowing the city to grow.
Districts
- The Town - the original settlement, still partially surrounded by the old wooden palisade
- Trade Lands - Adjacent to The Town, these industrial streets are the beating heart of the capital
- Royal Quarter - containing Luctor's Castle and the Cathedral of Paladine (under construction), as well as the Keeper's barracks and various smaller consulates
- Marothii Ward - home to the grand library, Bard College, and memorials to those who fell while defeating Beryl
- The Enclave - not affiliated with a nation state, this elven community is semi-detached from the rest of the capital. Temple of Ioun and the Garden of Life
- Little Sira - Featuring desert-influenced architecture, the Temple of the Five, and The Bright Hall
- Beryl Mound - burial mound over the body of the great green wyrm
- Outer Boroughs - small communities and the necropolis
Guilds and Factions
The Founding Families
- deGrey - The Town
- Agustin - The Town
- Arnaud - The Town
- Pascal - Marothii Ward
- Sambwe - Marothii Ward
- Erlenbruck - Little Sira
- Ellery - Little Sira
History
Shortly after his coronation, Luctor divided his forces so that one group could continue to clear the Green Dragonflight from the land, while the other could rest and oversee the founding of their new capital, rotating as needed.
By 287 YR, the first buildings were completed and roads had been established connecting "Freeland" to vital trading paths. As new citizens arrived that spring and summer, many settled in the capital until it was deemed that land further and further afield would be safe enough for settlement.
In 291 YR, the Dukes and Duchess declared their formal seats of power, and many citizens from Badum left to seek greater fortune in the frontiers. Their homes weren't vacant for long as rumors of war and unrest abroad have ensured that a consistent flow of people seeking peace and opportunity reaches Argyle.
Architecture
As a bit of a melting pot, the building styles in Badum vary based on both the materials afforded by the builder as well as that builder's nation of origin. Popular styles invoke the grandeur of Sirastir for municipal buildings, or the gentle elegance of the elves (both Ogrian and Dolonite) for community gathering places.
While no formal or informal sections have been created within the capital itself, some immigrants have begun to form insular communities, so an observant traveller may notice small groupings of similar building facades.
Founding Date
285 YR
Founders
Alternative Name(s)
Freeland
Type
Capital
Population
4,331
Inhabitant Demonym
Baduien
Owner/Ruler
Owning Organization
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