Holmfirth

Holmfirth is considered one of the strangest, and most welcoming of the cities in the Kingdom of Raelon and most likely all Gromlin. Most of this is from the efforts of Lord John Mauberry. There is no culture that is unwelcomed, including the denizens. While Lord Maurberry is more governor of the region, he leaves most of the governing to a city council he founded based upon those who bring in the most wealth, and stability to the city.
The city is very accepting of outsiders and surprising has few problems as far as corruption. Many of the locals and surrounding cities consider themselves more independent of the Kingdom of Raelon. There are a few groups who wish for Holmfirth to buy their independence, but Lord John and the council have made no effort in such a political maneuver.

Government

While Lord Maurberry is more governor of the region, he leaves most of the governing to a city council he founded based upon those who bring in the most wealth, and stability to the city. Sir Tobias Pearlton: Cheif magistrate, sees to the enforcement of the laws in the city. Videl Wakeman: Merchant's Guild leader who sees to the needs of the various shops and sellers in the city. He owns many of the towns inns, taverns, and even is the arena. Oogle: The City's Archivist, Oogle runs the Repository - both the largest muesem and librabry in the Kingdom. Asterbaun Rane: The City's Wizard, Asterbaun see to the magical needs of the city and has become the unoffical Plutorian Represinitve in the city. Jayden Aldwyn: Recently named as the Chief Cleric, he acts as the city's spiritual advisor. Captain Relton: A semi-retired sailor who has taken over the handling of the city warf and shipping.

Defences

While the city does sport large wall and a decent sized militia, the city has long since out grown the wall or the ability to defend itself in a protracted siege. The

Industry & Trade

Holmfirth has become the center for trade for many of the nations given both it geographical location and its openess to other culutres. Here nations can trade not only with the Kingdom of Raelon but with eachother as well.

Infrastructure

Large shipyards for merchantile use dominate the eastern side of the city, with cobbled streets built even to the outskirts of town.

Districts

Although not formally divided into districts the cultures drifted into their own separate areas in the city.
The city center is mostly filled with the upper class and governmental buildings along with many of the higher end shops, banks, homes and guild halls and the colosseum .
The north eastern side of the city is where many of the Plutorian natives tend to stay, locals have begun to call “The Dusk District”. It is also where you are more likely to find rare magical items, oddities, and exotic creatures for sale.
South of the Dusk District are the Docks. A lot of trade passes through here and many people book passage to other cities on the ships from here.
The rest of the city is dominated by homes, markets, shops, churches, museums, inns, and other amenities.

Guilds and Factions

Monstercry, the famous monster hunting and adventuring guild has one of its largest guild halls in Holmfirth. They have long sough a position on the council and an endorsment from Wakeman, a former adventurer himself.
The Syndicate has no offical guild hall, but they do own several of the merchant halls, banks and even a few of the larger docks.

Points of interest

The Repository is one of, if not the largest public libraries and muesems in all of Gromlin.
The Colosium is a favorite of both locals and tourists, where anyone can sign up to fight. Healers stand by in case of grevious injuries.

Geography

Sitting on the west side of the Nectar River, and in the dead center of all of Gromlin, Holmfirth is a major trade center. This has made Holmfirth one of the most wealthy cities and over populated to the point that the city has grown outside of its own walls to a massive extent.
The surroundung area is covered in hills, fields, and small forests.

Climate

Temperate climate.

Natural Resources

Fishing from the Nactar River, farmlands, forests for hunting, and grazing hills

Alternative Name(s)

Center of the World

Type

Large city

Location under

The Nectar River

Owner/Ruler

Lord John Mauberry

Owning Organization

The Kingdom of Raelon