Olzska
A reasonable sized town, which could hold a lot more people but doesn't due to its location. Travellers coming through are more likely to be able to rent a house for a night, instead of just a bed.
Demographics
The town is mostly dwaves and humans. The majority of people who live here have been born here, the others have moved here with a partner who was local.
Several forges operate out of Olzska, producing a large number of blades for the regions guards.
Defences
A thick stone wall surrounds the town, with portculis and guards stationed on the east and west entrances to watch the road.
There is a constant torch light around the outer edge of the wall to keep the shadow creatures at bay. It's considered a huge privilege locally to be allowed to light the first of the torches.
Districts
The town is split into four distint districts - the Merchants Quarter, The Iron, Tigg Heights, and Dratwed.
Merchants Quarter
Permanent tents are set up here, albeit very battered looking ones from the constant wind. Traders come in bearing fruit, veg, fish, jewelery, clothing, and trinkets. Local crafts people have priority on the good tables with the sturdy legs, leading to some traders arriving on the day of worship and waiting until midnight to be able to claim the next best tables.
The Iron
A series of forges and finishing shops are the source of the constant ting of a hammer against metal.
Tigg Heights
A residential area that sits looking down on the rest of the town. This is where the residents with a bit more money live, including the local lord and his family. There are still several empty properties in this district, which are loosely maintained by the town in order to keep up appearances for visitors.
Dratwed
The poorer residental area. In the winter months when the rains come, the houses closer to the town wall are at risk of flooding.
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