The City of Stormduff
Stormduff is a thriving industrial city in the northeast kingdom. The city is located next to the stormwoods, and logging and trapping are important parts of the economy. The city is also the only main city connection to Snowglen, which makes it an important trade stop for many border travellers. Stormduff is host to the Septimus college of magic, which resides in a large tower in the northern part of the city. The people of Stormduff are very goal oriented, and very headstrong. The pervading attitude is full of ambition and fire. If you have abilities, you will find respect in Stormduff, but if you need to rely on the abilities of others, you’re likely to be trodden underfoot...
Demographics
The citizens of Stormduff are fairly diverse, just like all of the major cities in the Stygian empire. Because it's closer to the mountains that touch the Redlands, though, Stormduff has a higher population of knobkin like dwarves and gnomes.
Government
Stormduff is reigned over by a local prince who is related to the royal family of the empire, Afgar Wittingham.
Defences
The city has its own guard, like all of the five major cities. Stormduff is also host to a small college of wizards who are usually disconnected from the goings on of the city, but will aid in times of crisis.
Industry & Trade
As a large city, Stormduff has a lively trading scene and several industries. The most prominent of them is the lumber industry. The nearby Stormwoods provide a source of strong lumber that is in high demand all around the empire, and so many duffers make their livings as loggers and carpenters.
Infrastructure
There are three main roads in and out of Stormduff: one to the north, one to the west, and one to the south. The north road connects to Snowglen, and is mostly used for exports to the icy settlement. The west road connects to the capital city Drakongrad, and further beyond, Strathmoor. The road to the south is long and dangerous, not reaching another settlement until the small town of Strawford, outside Eastrun. Many bandits and wild dangers cross the southern road, and so it is always traveled with caution.
Assets
Stormduff has several inns, sources of industry, and thriving trade centers. There are several stores for different types of equipment, from combat to hunting to alchemy. There would also be an accessible market for valuables and trinkets and such. The only thing missing is a thriving entertainment industry. Though it does have local musicians and often hosts entertainment in taverns, the no-nonsense culture of the city has prevented the rise of a larger scene for the arts in Stormduff.
Architecture
Stormduff's architecture is the most similar to ancient stoneworks of all the five cities in the empire. The center of the city is a large stone tile circle that is the hub for merchants and tradesmen. In this circle is the tall stone tower that houses the wizard's college, which often performs magical services for very expensive fees, but is otherwise very secretive.
Type
City
Population
9,000
Inhabitant Demonym
Duffers
Location under
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Owner/Ruler
Owning Organization
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