Castle Grandalheim & Grandalheim castletown
Welcome, to the capital of the Human kingdom.
Demographics
The capital of Grandalheim is comprised of two sections. The first, is the great castle Grandalheim. Within the walls of the castle live the many lords and nobles responsible for the care well-being of the less fortunate. More importantly, the castle also marks the residence of the esteemed royal family: Graceford.
The remaining section consists of the city surrounding the castle known as Grandalheim castletown. Here marks the residence of the majority of the Terranian Human population.
Government
The capital is home to the Human government enforced by the royal family and the royal court. Middterh is known as the Human territory and all settlements therein are under the rule of Grandalheim.
Defences
Grandalheim may be the most heavily fortified settlement in all of Terra. The capital is protected by thick stone walls lined with towers and ramparts for guards to patrol. The heavy iron gates, usually left open to the public, will prevent entry to the fiercest monsters. This external layer of defense protects Grandalheim castletown, meanwhile a second layer is built around the castle as well.
Industry & Trade
The Humans are a crafty sort by nature. As such, the Human capital is well versed in a manor of trades. To paint a broad picture, here are just a few: medicine, research, cooking, carpentry, weapons crafting, etc.
History
The Human capital of Grandalheim has existed far beyond the available documented records. It is clear that during the war, the castle and town had been utterly destroyed. Once the terror had been vanquished, it took a number of years before the capital would be rebuilt from the ruins left behind. In the current year, Grandalheim is believed to be far superior than its original structure.
Architecture
Beginning in the streets of Grandalheim castletown, the homes are built of brick and mortar. Many homes are a single level though more pompous buildings have the luxury of having a second floor. As a rule, each home is equipped with a kitchen, main room and bedroom.
Moving on to the residences found within castle Grandalheim, these buildings are referred to as mansions due to their impressive size some of which may have both a second floor and a cellar. These homes are inhabited by the nobles and lords serving the royal family and include the same amenities as the common homes found in the castletown. However, most of these structures own a cellar which are used heat the homes and can sometimes allow for the inclusion of a servant to live alongside the residents.
Geography
The capital of Grandalheim is located near the center of the Middterh Region. The settlement is surrounded by the green open fields and the ever important Proch reservoir to the North providing much needed water to the inhabitants of Grandalheim.
Founding Date
Unknown. Rebuilt as of 458 A.V.
Type
Capital
Population
Estimated 60 residents in castle Grandalheim. Estimated 120 residents in Grandalheim castletown.
Inhabitant Demonym
Human
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