Halan

Halan is a Large Fishing Town located on the western shore of Lake Biddo. It is one of the oldest town in Emic, established when the country was still part of Eroth. It started out as a small fishing village, but as more people settled westward, it grew into a town. The Townsfolk are comfortable with the size of the town, and have no interest in growing it any larger.

The city has a large fighting fleet and also is a port for getting good from the south to Hilston, as going across the lake can be easier then the swampy roads to the north, especially in the wetter months.

Demographics

Like most cities in Emic, Halan is mostly Humans, with a few half elves and halfling families.

Government

Halan is ruled by an elected Mayor.

Defences

Halan has a small Guard, of about 45 and also hosts a barracks for Emic Regional Guard.

Industry & Trade

Halan is a fishing village, though it also support trade from the south to Hilston, and and makes what gold it can from product from the lake.  Salted fish, and other byproducts of the fisheries.  Outside the city the land is fertile and is used to grow lots of different crops.

Guilds and Factions

The Fishery Guild is a powerful guild in Halan, and are a big factor in many decision of the Mayor.

Architecture

Most of the buildings in Halan are wood with stone foundations.  They are mostly simple structures.  Some of the wealthy people in town have larger stone building.  Even the Mayor's house and City hall are simple buildings with no fortifications.

Geography

The Area around Halan is mostly Plains to the south and west.  East is Lake Biddo and north is marshy plains, especially close to the lake.

Founding Date

16 AS

Type

Town

Population

3500

Inhabitant Demonym

Halanations

Owning Organization

Emic

Related Reports (Primary)

• Halan to Hilston Report

Halan Today: Halan has been hard by the coming fo the Dragons. The mayor was killed by the Vemoraxx for not following orders when the Vemoraxx kept requiring more workers for the border forts to the south. A prefect was sent to run the city. The prefect is Jasper Delarosa a religious fanatic. When he arrived he posted new Laws for the citizens to follow. These included going to daily services at the new church of Tahkene he built, What kinds of songs and stories could be told at the local taverns, and a curfew for the entire city. He outlawed any worship of any god but Tahkene, and his soldiers are constantly looking for heathen lawbreakers to send to the work camps by the forest. Under Prefect Delarosa the city his become a stifled empty place. Many of the men have been sent to the work camps. The women have also been sent to work cooking and cleaning. Their children have been sent to camp run by priests of Tahkene. During the day they help the fisher men mending nets, cleaning fish, etc, and at night they are taught the glory of the Goddess of the Night.

Many have fled the city, and large portions are empty. The prefect moved people to the lake side leaving the northern part of the city to fall into disrepair. Monsters from the swamps have taken up residence there, though some of the city underground uses the empty streets as havens.

While traders are still allowed in the city to take goods to Hilston, the tariffs are high and the traders are confined to a few inns and taverns that the Vemoraxx control completely.