Centerfaire Settlement in Estaphalia | World Anvil

Centerfaire

While officially under the protection of Redcliffe, Centerfaire is largely regarded as neutral territory on the road connecting Erui Arnath, Pikrim, The Shires and Farreach. Soldiers and merchants from all over Eastphalia can be found here recruiting, exchanging, or scheming with people that may be most unexpected.

Demographics

Greatly varying; large numbers of population are housed in communal houses, slums, or are simply homeless

Government

  • Malicious behavior is dealt with severely... in theory
  • Town guard and officials are notoriously corrupt

Defences

  • Palisade wall
  • Watch towers
  • Guard posts

Industry & Trade

  • City taxes all goods passing through city
  • Prosperous residents are generally either in service or merchants

Infrastructure

  • Weathered cobblestones
  • Carriages and wagons available for considerable fee (2 gp)

Guilds and Factions

  • Viscount- head of government for city
  • Committee- fluctuating numbers of representatives selected by the Viscount to make decisions
  • Tax Collectors- exact payment from all residents and wayfarers and act as eyes and ears for the Guard
  • Guards- maintain law and order; corruption results in their ranks and officers being greatly subject to bribery and blackmail

Architecture

Ramshackle, hodge-podge of numerous styles.
Alternative Name(s)
Limbo
Type
City
Population
1,500 permanent
Characters in Location