Ibaleban (ibb-oww-lee-BAN)

The outside town of Mount Stefan

Middengeard      Ibaleban

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Ibaleban is a town outside of Mount Stefan and is connected to the city of Steffen by a short train ride. Unlike the city, very few tourists come to the town, as it has a poor reputation. Ibaleban is associated strongly with the terrorist group Terva, and the death of Queen Adelaide.

Demographics

Greater Ananan population

Some Nightwalkers

Not many humans

History

Formed alongside Steffen, as a place for those who were not Nightwalkers to live in sunlight, but also be close enough to access the city.

Has a small shopping area centred around Ibleban Square, but the rest are offices and houses. Office and house rent is cheaper here.

Place where Queen Adelaide was killed.

In 1042 there was a major terrorist attack where Hannan Marisa, Lord of Oisya, was killed.

Points of interest

Ibaleban Square: a shopping district which specialises in selling local wares

Torval College: a college specialising in engineering and silversmithing

Morgan Park: a large park with an ornamental garden, skating rink, and play area

Stefan Shrine: a belasa shrine dedicated to Mount Stefan

Tourism

Tourists come to Ibaleban because the hotels are cheaper than in Steffen. Those on adventure holidays prefer Ibaleban as the town gives them easy access to the lake and the mountain.

Architecture

Buildings are no taller than two stories and are made of slate, with wood reserved for windows and doors only. Windows are usually small and hand-blown.

Some buildings have mossy roofs, while others have slate. Those built close to the mountain slopes use the slope to form the back of the building and will have rooms carved out of the rock inside.

Despite the appearance of the town being very wet and grey, inside, rooms are typically warm and dry. Walls are plastered with lime, and floors are laid with hard-wearing mats, slate tiles, or wooden floorboards. This design also extends to commercial and retail buildings.

Roads are narrow, and most of Ibaleban has a one-way system. Most residents in Ibaleban don’t own a car, and rely heavily on public transport or walk to their destination.

Geography

To the south west is Mount Stefan. The steep slopes form the back walls of a large part of the town. To the north east is Lan Ibaleban, a large glacial lake.

The Town of Ibaleban

Founding Date

427

Type

Town

Population

12,750

Inhabitant Demonym

Ibalebanan