Matlock

Matlock is a tough city out in the frosty north of Winval popular among the lower and working classes of the continent, this is because Matlock was originally an orcish settlement made by a clan of orcs who wanted a new peaceful life. The city has grown and expanded massively over the years welcoming most travellers so long as they respect the customs and don't annoy the locals.

Demographics

Because the town originated as an orcish camp and the conditions of matlock make it very tough living, the majority of matlock inhabitants are orcs, dwarves, dragonborn or burly humans with a high constitution that can withstand the harsh colds and minimalist life style. Drinking games and arm wrestles are very popular in Matlockian culture.

Government

Matlock falls under the jurisdiction of the Winval High Council and as such has a local guard and a democratically elected Chieftain who governs over local affairs. The current Chieftain is Ghuzzar the Bold, an elderly Orc.

Industry & Trade

Matlock is a working town with major exports of stone, fire wood and ice, raw materials that the strong are able to harvest from the world and send out in wagons to all the connected cities and towns. Blacksmithing is also a very big part of Matlock's economy as weapons and war have always been a big part of orcish culture and despite the fact the founding orcs wanted to distance themselves from this past, they found utilising those skills and exporting their weapons was a very viable way of making gold and connecting them to civilised Winval society.

Founding Date

980 ASO

Type

City

Population

1,091

Included Locations

• The Cock and Crown Inn

Owner/Ruler

Ghuzzar the Bold

Characters in Location

• Chad Ironclad
• Finbar Wellenvale
• Ghuzzar the Bold