Cliffton
The bustling port city, and original capital, of Archren, set on the top of a promontory overlooking the Northern Channel. Contains seats of learning, research, and military power for the entire Kingdom.
Government
Run by Countslord Adas Adalbert and Countslady Li Ragnaill.
Defences
An outer, and inner wall with guarded towers at the entrances. Portcullises in front of heavy steel doors. Bridges that can be raised or lowered, and several sets of inner walls.
Industry & Trade
Most are merchants, selling some form of goods. Some are tavern owners or people who take care of the animals of visiting merchants or travelers. Some are bards or storytellers, entertaining in taverns and inns for a living.
Infrastructure
Underground catacombs acting as a sewer system, paved roads, bridges over inlets and lower streets, the royal shipyards, docks, and warehouses.
Assets
Warehouses full of food and stores from the surrounding countryside, fishermen at the docks, merchants, goldsmiths, armorers, weapon smiths, stables, and farriers.
Guilds and Factions
The Merchants Guild, the Fishers Guild, The Sailors Guild, and the Builders Guild. These make sure things run smoothly in each of these areas and intercede upon their behalf before the Countslord.
History
Founded 500 years ago after the defeat of the Frenzied Folk. Finished in its current state 50 years after that. Has never been attacked in all that time, but has continually grown outward.
Architecture
Medieval brickwork and woodwork. Paved roads, wooden roofs, and shuttered windows. Closer to the castle you find more stone, closer to the walls there is more wood.
Geography
A rocky cliff on the edge of the ocean, near where a river comes out.
Natural Resources
Fish, stone from the cliffs nearby, ships, and manufactured goods.
Type
Metropolis
Population
About 6,000 people in the last census.
Inhabitant Demonym
Archren
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Owning Organization
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