Halteri
Halteri is only a Fallen City by technicality. Smaller than even normal cities Halteri simply holds the title of a Fallen City due to old Torvish Politics and the fact that it controls the flow of the great Halteri River, which supply water and fertile soil for a large swath of land. It does this by being split between two ends of the river over a waterfall, where a large dam/bridge connects the two parts.
The city used to have a strict ban on magic inside its walls, but this law has since been removed since the Black Paladins have taken control of the city.
They also host the “Black Paladins”, a break off order of the Paladins who rely less on the service to a god and more on their usage of emotions. Their main Order Hall is in Halteri.
The city has fallen on tough times in the last two decades, as during the Year of the Dragon an undead plague nearly wiped out the city and all of its inhabitants. It was only due to the intervention of Jayllin Tano and Nemeia Wise that the city was saved.
After the year of the dragon the city has been trying to rebuild itself, but has failed to truly establish itself again. The small city has become mostly a fortress for The Black Paladins and their attendants and aids, who in turn lord over the nearby towns and cities of the nation with a light touch. This, combined with pressure from the nearby resurgentBalmoth has many wondering about the future of the city.
Demographics
The small population is mostly made up of craftsmen, fishermen, and military. Pretty standard kingdom with nobles at the top and everyone else below. 90% Human, 5% Half-Orc, 5% other.
Government
Since the Year of the Dragon, Halteri has been under effective rule of the Black Paladins as the ruling family died during the undead plague.
Defences
Halteri is a small city, carefully contained within two halves, with the Halteri dam acting as a bridge between them. This makes the city hard to siege. If that wasn't enough the city has a well trained (if small) dedicated guard force, as well as the Black Paladins who would come to the cities defense. The biggest weakness of the city is its small size and population.
Infrastructure
Farms dot the landscape around Halteri, as well as the Halteri river.
Guilds and Factions
The Black Paladins are based in Halteri.
Architecture
Halteri has simple medieval architecture, though the dam is a wonder of engineering.
Geography
Riverland with a giant waterfall nearby.
Natural Resources
Halteri has ready access to fish and crops. That's about it though.
Alternative Name(s)
Home of the Black Paladins, the Fake Fallen City
Type
Capital
Population
32,000
Inhabitant Demonym
Halterian
Owning Organization
