Metzel

Metzel is located 10 miles from the base of the mountain pass into the Yolbiac Vale, and also benefits from several nearby coal and iron mines. Its main industry is smelting iron, and sturdy wagons containing pigs of iron and sacks of coal make their way down from Metzel to the forges of Troye, along with various products from the Yolbiac Vale.
The town is chartered by the palatine duke, which allows it to be self-ruled, and is governed by a council of three: the guildmaster of the Iron Smelters’ Guild, the trademaster of the Merchant Brotherhood, and the commander of the watch. Metzel has a bad reputation for crime and questionable behavior. The guilds here are well organized, and have the feel of an extortion racket rather than a means of ensuring high-quality goods.

Settlement

Metzel, Town of

Pronunciation

METS-el

Population

2,876 (1,356 Foerdewaith, 920 hill dwarf, 313 Halfling, 152 half-elf, 77 Gnome, 58 high elf)

Ruler

Commander of the Watch Pietre Balmont

Government

council

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Type

Town

Owning Organization

Duchy of the Rampart