Poiretre
Poiretre was always a major meeting place for the tribal horsemen of The Plains of Eauxe, but with the armistice with Foere limiting the size of settlements permitted on The Plains, Poiretre has grown into the sole meeting hall of the tribesmen as well as a key center of trade at the intersection of several major trade routes. Most of the buildings are constructed of wood, with some of clay brick and a scattering of wattle-and-daub structures. Protective walls around the city are made of heavy stone and boast series of well-protected iron gates that, when opened, can allow hundreds of horsemen to pass in or out of the city at a time. Wide streets allow horsemen to ride through without causing any congestion. Although a significant militia presence is located here and the city walls are very sturdy, the best protection lies in the horsemen who consider this their special grounds. Any attack on the city would be met with a counterattack by skilled, fearsome horsemen likely numbering in the hundreds of thousands.
Trade caravans pass through Poiretre almost continuously and often stop and unload some goods while loading up others for wherever their destination may be. The horsemen bring horses and cattle for trade and sale. Horses of The Plains are much sought after as they are stronger and have greater endurance than most other breeds. Cattle sold here are considered to be of the highest quality. Inns, taverns, and a variety of other establishments here cater to traveling merchants and the tribal plainsmen.
There are two rulers here: Mayor Pog Waveheart, who was elected by the property owners and merchants of the city, and Chieftess Lythara Ghostdrake, who was chosen by The Plains’ tribes to represent their interests. All standard city business is conducted by the mayor while Chieftess Lythara decides all matters involving horsemen. Tribal meetings are held here regularly, with different tribes coming to trade, or argue, with others throughout the year. A greater meeting including representatives of all tribes (usually tribal leaders and all unmarried adults) occurs every two years on the Winter Solstice. At those times, tents stretch away from the city walls for miles, and the city becomes so crowded that even the horsemen choose to walk the streets rather than try to ride through. Centuries ago, this meeting was marked with duels and blood battles. Now, though there will still be a number of fights, and gambling to go with them, the meeting is mainly a time for tribesmen to meet others from other tribes. It is best described as a five-day long drunken party punctuated with dancing and orgies. Those not of The Plains who try to participate are dissuaded, usually violently.
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Poiretre, City of
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