The five founding families left their distant home and settled in a valley that was almost pristine, except for the old ruined watchtower on a hilltop. They erected a stone monument at the center of the new hamlet.
History of Prosperity
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926 TG
The Founding
Founding -
1065 TG
The Great Settlement
Population Migration / TravelEarly in the slowly growing village's history, drought and famine in a neighboring region threatened their food supply. The council not only secured a new food source, but offered land to the famine stricken farmers to resettle and grow food for Prosperity instead.
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1081 TG
"Monument Law" Passed
Political eventFollowing the discovery of the Founders' Stone's function as a mage-finding artifact, a law is passed decreeing that all youths should be brought to touch the monument at the time they come of age. Paid tuition and travel expenses are offered to any mages discovered, for the benefit of the town as a whole.
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Old Town District -
1104 TG
Tidulma Bridge Collapse
Disaster / DestructionDue to a lack of upkeep, the main bridge over the river gives way, sending a dozen citizens to their deaths, including Rastor Glitterthread, a highly regarded local bard. This tragedy led to higher building standards and improved spending for town infrastructure. It also sparked the formation of the Society for the Creation of Equality and Justice.
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River Market District -
1247 TG
Pelbiren Mine Opens
MiscellaneousThe discovery of rich veins of copper ore outside of the large town opened up many new opportunities for commerce and growth.
Location
Pelbiren Mine -
1283 TG
Winch Opens Up Interlake Trade
Technological achievementThe creation of a massive winch, capable of pulling large amounts of cargo or passengers up and down the cliff, leads to the building of a port. Direct trade with the elves on the other side is quickly established.
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Port District -
1286 TG
First "Monument Law" Protest
Civil actionA small band of citizens, concerned that those sent to the magical academy never return home or make any other contact with their families, stages a protest in the center of the River Market District, demanding answers of the Pactkeepers.
Location
River Market District -
1287 TG
Public Murals Commissioned
Artistic creationAfter the protest, The Pactkeepers sought to remind the city of the good that their leadership has brought about. Looking for something a bit flashier than paving stones or aqueducts, the council commissions large murals to be painted on the older buildings in the Old Town and River Market Districts.
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Old Town District -
1287 TG
1421 TG
Continued "Monument Law" Protests
Civil actionDespite the best efforts of the Pactkeepers, people continue to gather in the River Market District , especially on market days, to demand information about the Mage School that their magically talented neighbors are being sent to. The gatherings tend to be spontaneous, though more and more frequent as time goes on, and there is no organizer or leader to target and end the movement.
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River Market District -
1291 TG
Thieves' Guild Established
Criminal ActivityContinued growth into a city had other, darker ramifications. Crime in Prosperity grew to the point that it consolidated into an organization under the leadership of Grenna Shadowfront, who began using the local Catacombs as her base.
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1322 TG
The River Market Riot
RevolutionThe River Market riots occurred between protestors and city guardsmen, as well as civilian Pactkeepers, after a misunderstanding grew heated, and fighting broke out. The Pactkeeper council sent in all district guardsmen with the orders to stop the violence by any means necessary. The brutal response left seven dead and the city shocked into silence.
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River Market District -
1376 TG
Death of Helza Lolnobos
Life, DeathA beloved member of the mining community, retired miner Helza Lolnobos, was killed during a botched break-in. Despite never being political, herself, her death led to the radicalization of many of the miners. The Miners' Coalition was formed as a result. They primarily sought safer neighborhoods, better working conditions, and higher wages in the Pickaxe District.
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Pickaxe District -
1402 TG
Coppertown District Opens
Technological achievementEnterprising gnomes experiment with what they called "micro hydro", multiple small waterwheels working together instead of one large one. This success allows the White Springs tributary and upper Founders' river to open up to development, leading to a swell in production factories.
Location
Coppertown District -
1411 TG
"Anti-sanctuary Laws" Passed
Political eventA controversial set of laws cracking down on magical talented individuals attempting to dodge their mandatory training includes a measure stripping all elven temples of their customary right to grant sanctuary to those who petition. It causes great unrest, especially among the religious community.
Location
Elallian