Swordhaven
The Kingdom of greenguard is a prosporous city that has stood the test of time. As a hub of the land of dragons, and hub for the Guardian Order, it holds prestige throughout the land, and connects all of Lore.
Greenguard has been led for many years by a lineage of kings and queens, all selected by the great Gurdian Dragon, Founder of the guardian order. To be Ruler of Swordhaven is to be leader of the guardian order, and vice versa. But much like the order itself, the king must not abuse this power. This has kept Swordhaven a kingdom that has defended both it's citizens and neighbors for years. And likewise, the neighboring kingdoms are assured that of all the nations, Swordhaven is the best place for both trade and diplomacy.
Government
Swordhaven has been led by the Alteon family for it's entire existence, but this is not as much for tradition as it is reliabilaty. The leaders of Swordhaven are selected by the Guardian dragon, and since the dragon stays by the kings side, they are often also with their children, thus guiding their path, and ending up as ideal candidates.
Defences
Swordhaven's knights are known to be some of the best. While not as strong as fully fledged guardians, they do share some of the techniques, making them formidable opponents. In addition, nations from all around have shared their resources and techniques with Swordhaven, making them even more versitile.
However, these defenses are rarely used in true warfare, but more stopping threats to the people and/or the world. Swordhaven has few enemies themselves, but will happily leap to the defenses of it's allies.
Industry & Trade
Trade is Swordhaven's greatest economic strength. As a safe space for any nation to trade in, regardless of outside relations, they have a streamline of goods from around the world. To encourage this, Swordhaven allows for their relativly light tarrifs to be reduced further by selling to citizens, ensureing that the kingdom prospers from the trade without discouraging merchants.
To ensure peace within it's walls, All knights of swordhaven are given training in diplomacy as well, allowing them to help settle disputes peacefully when possible.
Infrastructure
Swordhaven may be an old city, but it is a well built one. Every building in Swordhaven is built to last, and is consistently repaired as best it can be. The knights of swordhaven keep it's people safe, wether citizen or guest.
History
Originally founded by Lucien Somnus as the kingdom for Drahar'Hatir and their reincarnations, Eventually an heir to Somnus stepped down and passed the throne to his freind, the current leader of the guardian order and the first king of the Alteon family. He would then go on to found the City of Dragonsgrasp.
Tourism
Given it's nature as a hub of the world, many people tend to at least stop by swordhaven when traveling. Swordhaven keeps up facilities for such people, but given how frequently people have been there, it's more focused on having places to stay then actual tourisim.
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