Mapleborn

Mapleborn is among the smaller cites in the Kingdom of Zentrum.
It is situated in a vast area of lush grasslands and a bit of hilly terrain to the horizon. With the Serene River running through, the town it self has all the makings of a smaller more tranquil town, where everyone knows your name. The city is predominatley halfling in population, so most structures are made to accomodate smallfolk.

Important NPC's

Brig Mapleleaf

Lawful Neutral Male Halfling
Brig Mapleleaf is the patriarch of the Mapleleaf Clan. He is a veteran of the Deadwars and is known as a bit of a grump. In spite of this tough exterior, he is known as a doting grandfather and loves everyone in Mapleborn, well everyone except the Berryborns.

Esmerelda Berryborn

Neutral Female Halfling
Esmerelda is the current Matriarch of clan Berryborn. She is the wealthiest woman in town and owns that role.

Nigel Berryborn

Neutral Good Male Halfling
Nigel Berryborn is the mayor of Mapleborn. He is the first Mapleborn to have gotten elected to mayor, much to the chagrin of the Mapleleafs. He is a devoted civil servant, but has recently had to deal with the scandal of his son, Bruno IX's life of crime.

Demographics

65% Halflings 17% Humans 18% Other Races

Government

The city is run by A City Council of 5 members, with one of them holding executive privileges and considered Mayor. In addition there is one judge in charge of legal disputes.

Defences

Mapleborn is not a heavily defended city. Because of recent monster attacks, a regiment of guards has been stationed, but they mostly deal with petty thieves and the occasional tavern brawl. This is mostly a city for guards looking for an easy job. Predominantly a Halfling military force, there are a few humans, and the occasional dwarf and half-orc.

Assets

Sweet DisposishInn:

The Main inn in town. It is a two story inn and tavern with a two story balcony that surrounds the first floor. There is a stage to the front of the building that regularly has bands playing in it.

Owner: Eustuss Mapleleaf

-Manager: Nogrod Gomo (Orc m) -Notable Features: A quest board.

The Happy Louie Magical Emporium.

Description: A collection of magical item shops run across the nation of Zentrum by a trio of Gnomes known as Raniel (M) (the salesman), Dichard (the treasurer), And Clarence (F) (the enchanter). This will be where potions can also be bought and traded for 50GP.

Desiree's Dreamy Delights

-Owner: Desiree Hollyhock,

Other Employee: Polly Mapleleaf

A hodgepodge of items that can be bought and sold, Desiree also moonlights as a baker.

Guilds and Factions

Mapleleaf Clan

Clan Mapleleaf has traditionally held much of the executive influence in the town, with most of their family being mayors and running the largest inn. Based in Treefall Manor, they have a rivalry with the Berryborn Clan. -Patriarch: Brig Mapleleaf (grandfather) -Members:

• Eustuss, Maribeth, Pricilla (2nd Generation)
• Polly (Eustass), Billiam (Maribeth), Laurie (Eustass),

Berryborn Clan

The Berryborn clan are the owners their of Berryborn farms. With Berryborn wine being their hottest commodity, they are the wealthiest family in Mapleborn. -Matriarch: Esmerelda Berryborn -Members:

• Ginny, Nigel,
• Pino (Ginny), Winnie (Ginny), Bruno IX "Blues" (Nigel)

BluePie Gang

A group of troublemaking youths located in town, they are led by Bruno IX. While mostly a nuisance, their worst crimes involve throwing pies and mild vandalism, so they are not seen as a major threat.

History

The History of the Mapleleaf Clan and the Berryborn clan is a tale as old as time. Originally they were part of a collection of halfling clans that made their dwelling in the Stardew Plains. The two clan heads Sylva Mapleleaf and Bruno "the Elder" Berryborn realized that they were better off uniting the families around them. Thus Mapleborn was born.
This peace would not last. At some point after both founders passed, an incident occurred. The specifics of this incident are not clear to either family, but the result was a feud that has spanned generations, with both families vehemently despising the other. This feud, fortunately, has resulted in nothing more than petty pranks and acts of mischief between the houses with no bloodshed of any kind.
During the Founding Wars around 30 years later, much of the surrounding land was either blockaded or constantly under threat of raiding and looting. Because of this, a third family began to raise in prominence, the Crimey's. Originally a collection of thieves, the Crimey's developed a reputation as smugglers dedicated to the moving of goods through the blockades. This made them very notorious, and very wealthy. This reputation has declined in recent years, with many of the current generation forced back into a life of crime.

Points of interest

Temple(s)

Shrine of the Overa:

In the center of town there is a humble wooden building that everyone in town seems to pay reverence to. When you enter the interior it has this sort of familial warmth to it. There see a long table that stretches horizontally with 7 empty seats clearly made for halflings. Each one seems to have a symbol on it with the two heads having the symbols of a cornucopia and a book. An Older gentleman named Vic Merryman can often be seen sweeping the floor and cleaning the table up.

Mapleborn Temple of the Everflame:

Compared to many of the buildings in this area, there is a stark contrast in the architecture. It still is a wooden and stone interior, but at the center of it is a white flame that doesn't burn those it touches, but permeates the room with this immense warmth. In addition there are stained glass windows endowed with similar iconography to the Shrine of the Overa, but there is also a few others. Overseeing the whole temple is a female Orc named Hearthmother Mursha Sandub.

Important Residences

Strawdust Manor:

Located in the westernmost portion of town, this is the home of the Berryborns.

Treefall Manor:

Located in the Easternmost portion of town, this is the home of the Mapleleaves.

Architecture

Much of the architechture is wood. With much of it coming from the Hortog Forest to the south.

Founding Date

345 PoT

Founders

• Bruno Berryborn
• Sylva Mapleleaf

Type

Town

Population

5,247

Owner/Ruler

Mayor Nigel Berryborn

Additional Rulers/Owners

• Orman Gildcross

Ruling/Owning Rank

Burgermeister

Owning Organization

Zentrum