Whitemarsh
Whitemarsh was founded for the sole purpose to harvest rare herbs that only grew in the Raging Tops mountain range. Exius The Father of the Grezaghar believed that the reason the rare herbs only grew in this area was because of the surrounding frozen marshland.
As time grew the inhabitants of the colony discovered abundant amounts of iron, gold, silver, adamantine, mithral and unique volcanic crystals. As the realm heard of the recent metal discoveries, the little settlement quickly become into a town and is currently supplying the realm as it is still growing today.
Information on Whitemarsh
Is poverty common? Poverty and homeless is nonexistent in the Whitemarsh. Are people generally literate or illiterate? Since a fair number of individuals know some magic and has developed harvesting techniques the town is literate. The town has a school that teaches various subjects. What's the level of healthcare? Healing in Whitemarsh usually done at the temple or the Alchemist Shop. Donations are generally accepted for payment. How prevalent is magic? Magic is very prevalent in the town and is used for the essential quality of life items. How much faith is there? There is only one temple in town where each Goddess is worshipped on different days. The temple also has the only teleporter for miles around. The teleporter is only used for official business. How much entertainment is there? The entertainment in Whitemarsh varies from the following – The Crossed Wench Tavern The Little Chest Brothel Mandel GardensGovernment
The government of Whitemarsh is loosely based upon democracy. A Jarl is elected to serve for life, and then a successor is voted for upon his death.
Defences
Whitemarsh is surrounded by large wood walls with lookout/archer towers. The security of Whitemarsh is upon the needs of the town at the time. The city does have a security force of 6 individuals (4 paladins and 2 wizards) that reports to the Captain of the Guard. However, the Captain of the Guard takes volunteers for patrols and helps people learn to defend themselves and the ways of the land.
Industry & Trade
The economy of Whitemarsh is based upon free trade. The town trades the metals and crystals from the nearby mines along with rare herbs that are in the mountains with the port city of Wintermoon where it makes its way out to the realms.
Natural Resources
Rare Herbs, Iron, Gold, Silver, Adamantine, Mirthal and special volcanic crystals
Type
Town
Population
800
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