Ashfall

Ashfall is very large having almost 2000 structures, The structures in the town are made up of wooden plank and timber framing with pitched roofs with wooden shingles. Ashfall is heavily fortified and surrounded by a heavy timber palisade, with several watchtowers built along its length. The gate is double-thickness and reinforced with metal bands and there are additional watchtowers built at various points throughout the surrounding countryside, A military deployment wound up lasting longer than anticipated, so the camp began building more solid fortifications in an increasingly permanent fashion. Either the original members of the encampment still reside here, or it was otherwise occupied after they departed. The town seems busy, there always seems to be a higher amount of people then you would expect to see. Roughly a fifth of the town’s population lives outside the town proper.

Demographics

The population of Ashfall is 50% Dragonborn, 25% Tabaxi, 15% Half-Orc, and 10% are a mix of other races. the majority of the people are impoverished, around half of the town struggles to carve out even a meager existence.

Government

Ashfall is run by the Marquis.

Defences

Ashfall is heavily fortified and surrounded by a heavy timber palisade, with several watchtowers built along its length. The gate is double-thickness and reinforced with metal bands and there are additional watchtowers built at various points throughout the surrounding countryside, Ashfall has a sheriff, as well as a handful of deputies that are sanctioned by the town’s governing entity. There is no military presence within the town.

Industry & Trade

The town is functional and generates a modest to good amount of coin. Ashfall imports Cattle, Iron Ore, Leather Armor, and Textiles or Clothing and exports Guard Dogs, Paper, Clay, Pepper. The market is tight and it only has room for a few key 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 the spaces. No fees are charged to have a stall. Excess vendors are not allowed to set up stalls outside the town and the town watch will enforce this.

Infrastructure

The town has received adequate care where the fundamental elements are all taken care of relatively competently, but some room for improvement still exists. Lack of money, or involvement in more pressing matters such as external conflicts or disaster management, are possible explanations.

Assets

The town has a group of agricultural and livestock farms as well as a ((((logging camp, mine, or quarry)))) in the surrounding countryside. The town also exports Guard Dogs, Paper, Clay, Pepper.

Guilds and Factions

Guild represented in Ashfall include: 

• Tiefling Alliance 
• Fellowship of Carters and Coachmen 
• Council of Farmer-Grocers

Points of interest

Places of Gathering in the town include: 

• An altar which is located within a small shrine for the Cult of the Dragon Queen. Followers are outspoken and have little or no fear of reproach, they may sing or speak to the masses. 
• Town Treasury 
• A dance hall 
• A schoolhouse 

The town has the following shops and services:

• An apothecary the offerings are limited and/or of bad quality. The location itself is in a state of disrepair and is filthy making your skin crawls as you walk through the shop.
• A cloak and dagger hired help service the offerings are limited and/or of bad quality. The location itself is in a state of disrepair and is filthy making your skin crawls as you walk through the shop.
• The hands of the divine hired help service the offerings are limited and/or of bad quality. The location itself is in a state of disrepair and is filthy making your skin crawls as you walk through the shop.
• A foundry while it seems disorganized there are a good amount of items.
• A thatchers shop there are a fair amount of items, although nothing is extraordinary among them.
• A smithy the offerings are lacking not only in quantity but in quality as well. The grime and filth is evident throughout the shop, the smells are an affront to your sense of smell.
• A magical book shop there are a fair variety of items, and the shop keep seems eager to help you.
• A foundry there is a fair variety of items, and the shop keep seems eager to help you.
• A stable the offerings are limited and/or of bad quality. The location itself is in a state of disrepair and is filthy making your skin crawls as you walk through the shop.
• A tavern the shopkeep is eager to assist you and show off a wide array of high quality items. There is a wonderful aroma of incense or perfume that permeates the shop.
• A barber the offerings are of incredible quality and the location seems to be twice the size inside then the building looks from outside.
• A magical mercenaries hired help service the offerings are likely limited, or of bad quality. The location itself may be in disrepair, dirty, or have any number of other issues present.

Tourism

The town is a hub of activity, the shopkeepers are happy with a steady flow of patrons. Locals are standoffish, or perhaps hard on the outside, but can be friendly if you get to know them.

Architecture

The structures in the town are made up of wooden plank and timber framing with pitched roofs with wooden shingles.

Geography

Ashfall sits in the stony plains which are covered by interlocking gravel like pebbles and cobbles

Natural Resources

The Natural resources of Ashfall include: Guard Dogs, Paper, Clay, Pepper.

Founding Date

4422 AoU

Type

Large town

Population

11787 Denizens.

Ruling/Owning Rank

Marquis

Owning Organization

Kingdom of Mera