A’flenor
A’flenor is a fairly large city, with enough structures to support around 50,000 people. The city started out as a handful of hovels, inhabited by simple folk and grew as more and more people came. Additional space was soon necessary and the village grew until it became a city. Despite this expansion, evidence of its humble beginnings are still visible in many places. A’flenor is known for its outdoor festival venue and its ancient wall. The city's construction is mostly of stone foundation with blue tiled rooftops, with cobbled streets. Most of the Bridges are made of stone however you will find some old bridges from the first elven settlement that are made of wood. A’flenor is fortified and surrounded by a substantial stone wall. The wall is able to be patrolled by guards on a raised walkway. Visitors to the city pass through a main gate that is barred in the evenings. A few watch towers are placed around the city, though are likely sporadic, The city has a city watch run by a single captain, the watch has sufficient strength to cover key points, as well establish a patrol once or twice a day. A’flenor is slow at night, almost everything is closed except for taverns, which may be open until early morning, and inns, which stay open perpetually. The gate is closed at night but guards will generally be ready to open it, as needed. The city has multiple obelisks, of great size, placed sporadically throughout the districts. A’flenor was built on a well known site for entertainment. The land the city sits on was once home to traveling bands that would set up camp for grandiose performances with raucous pubs, dancing, and other festivities. The hint of its past can be seen throughout the streets of the city.
Demographics
The population of A’flenor is 95% Elven with 5% of other races. With a Population of 36,440 denizens the city would never be called bustling. Walking down the street, you'll typically only see a few people. Just under half the city’s population lives outside the city proper in the surrounding areas. The Elves of A’flenor possess the wealth they need to live a comfortable life.
Government
is governed by a elder of the city.
Defences
A’flenor is fortified and surrounded by a substantial stone wall. The wall is able to be patrolled by guards on a raised walkway. Visitors to the city pass through a main gate that is barred in the evenings. A few watch towers are placed around the city, though are likely sporadic, The city has a city watch run by a single captain, the watch has sufficient strength to cover key points, as well establish a patrol once or twice a day. There is an Infantry Company of 100 men. who stopped in the city as they were returning from the front lines. The military is staying in some simple structures inside the city. This encompasses barracks facilities for the troops, and quarters for officers. Training grounds are equipped with drilling yards within light walls.
Industry & Trade
A’flenor exports Glassware, Agriculture, Oxen, Sheep, and Textiles or Clothing. The chief imports of A’flenor are Clay, Scale Mail Armor, Weapons, Plate Armor, and Cattle.
The market square in A’flenor is spacious with room for lots of vendor stalls. Vendor stalls are acquired on a first-come first-served basis. Merchants line up prior to market day and those at the front of the line are given first pick of the available stall spaces, provided they can pay the fee for the day. Excess vendors are allowed to set up stalls and the City Watch patrols through regularly but the areas themselves are less-maintained and traffic is lighter.
Infrastructure
A’flenor has had well managed, the city’s fundamental elements are all accounted for and well attended to. Whoever is responsible is doing an admirable job.
Districts
A’flenor has 6 Districts:
- Administration District
- Scholar District
- Merchant District
- Botanical District
- Upper Class District
- Market District
Assets
Just outside the city you will find: a wealthy human family’s large estate is situated within a half a mile of the city. An ancient event grounds for games, duels, ceremonies or other events outside the city proper and is still used today.
Guilds and Factions
Guilds & Factions in A’flenor include:
- Order of Master Shipwrights
- Fellowship of Innkeepers
- Trade Guild
- Sacred Order of the Knights Tarrenshade
- Moneylenders' Coalition
- Guild of Glassblowers, Glaziers, and Spectacle-makers
- Trade Guild of Adria
Points of interest
Some renowned locations in A’flenor are its outdoor festival venue, used for games, duels, ceremonies or other events outside the city proper and is still used today, and the ancient wall of Eliziendel.
Tourism
The streets and shops are generally busy. There are generally a fair amount of visitors on the streets. Locals are standoffish, but can be friendly if you get to know them.
Architecture
The majority of the structures in the city are built of white washed obsidian blocks. There are multiple tall spires and structures with semicircular arches. The majority of the rooftops are covered in blue wooden shingles. It's common for the governmental buildings and nobles' homes to have geometric designs inlaid on the walls and tuscan columns. Throughout the city you will find covered verandas on many of the multi-story buildings. The condition of the city is impressive, it is well taken care of and cleanliness is clearly a priority. As you journey through the streets you see that the structures are maintained, though signs of wear may still be apparent. It feels lived-in, but of a respectable quality in every regard.
Geography
A’flenor sits in the center of the Whispwood forest, the trees are large, with trunks as wide as city gates and leaves which give a golden hue when exposed to sunlight, making a golden canopy. Pine-cones from the forest flow through the river all the way to the Amethyst Currents.
Natural Resources
The natural resources of A’flenor are Glassware, Agriculture, Oxen, Sheep, and Textiles and Clothing.
Founding Date
-202 AoH
Type
Large city
Population
36,440 denizens
Inhabitant Demonym
A’flenornians
Owner/Ruler
Ruling/Owning Rank
Owning Organization
