Velsium
Demographics
Velsium is primarily inhabited by Humans and Half-Elves. As one of the largest Ackramorian cities, Velsium has a large transient population of traders and workers from the many towns and villages in the Scarlet Forest. Velsium is a working town and while a lot of lumber trade moves through the city, it is not known for having a particularly wealthy population. Most people in Velsium work in the lumber processing industry which is very labor intensive due to the nature of the Crimson Maple trees which are endemic to the region.
Government
Like all Ackramorian cities, Velsium is ruled over by the Ackramorian Empire. Velsium itself is managed by the Governor of Outlane and the Outlane Provincial Parliament, which also send representatives to the House of Viceroys in the imperial capital Ackra. Periodic votes to select the members of the Provincial Parliament take place that allow all citizen Velsumites to have their voices heard by selecting their representatives. The Governor is selected by the current Emperor and serves until they retire, the Emperor chooses to remove them, or they die. It is not uncommon for members of the Parliament or the Governor to serve for decades in times of prosperity.
Defences
Up until The Battle of Ackra the inhabitants Velsium have not needed to fear invasion from inland and relied on fortifications along the Baneway River to defend against threats from the sea. While a city the size of Velsium is all but guaranteed to have walls, the walls of Velsium are inadequate for the size of the city and in desperate need of upgrades and repairs. The looming threat of war with the Kingdom of Stonecrest has prompted plans to shore up the defenses at Velsium including new walls, additional regional forts, and an expanded garrison.
Industry & Trade
The lumber processing industry in Velsium is second to none and has supported the settlement since its inception over eight centuries ago.
Infrastructure
The lumber processing industry is core to life in Velsium. Once Velsium lumber and wood products found their way all over Tukarsh thanks to the vast dominion of the Ackramorian Empire. Now, even while the Ackramorian Empire is fractured, Velsium lumber remains a staple in many places on Jeharr and even out to the west as far as The Akim. Velsium was built on the Baneway River which serves as the central artery for trade in the southern reaches of the Ackramorian Empire and the main way out from the continent onto the Long Sea. Watermills, docks, and sawmills cover the banks of the water. Most of the work in the city takes place on the banks of the Baneway.
Natural Resources
While Velsium is situated in the Scarlet Forest, deforestation is highly monitored so little woodcutting takes place near Velsium. Velsium is primarily a hub for the lumber that cut down in the remote villages and towns that are spread all across the Scarlet Forest, especially up and down the Baneway River. Raw lumber comes in from the towns and villages and is then processed and shipped out from Velsium.
Founding Date
799 BBA
Population
61,000
Inhabitant Demonym
Velsumites
Ruling/Owning Rank
Owning Organization
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