Shola
Shola is located in the temperate hills, where the vegetation is lush. Shola grew around a river navigable by small craft. They harvest corn, and nearby is a region rich with rare fauna used in alchemy. The people of Shola work the jobs that they are able to, and are paid according to their needs. Excess profits are reinvested to strengthen the society as a whole. The nearest landmark is a pine tree that curves wildly. They say if you listen closely for a while you can hear the wails of the ghost trapped inside.
Government
Shola is ruled by a benevolent queen, and a council of community members. Queen Ryland Salxim is the head of state, but affairs are handled by the people, the head of whom is Ms Rolen Newby.
Defences
The guard presence in Shola is somewhat smaller than one would expect for its size, perhaps due in part because law enforcement is carried out by The Shola Diviners, who are seen as friends and drinking buddies, rather than horrible tyrants. Law in Shola is reform-based, and those that breach the laws can expect incarceration, fines, asylums, or work-release programs to provide them with the chance to not become a recidivist. The death penalty is reserved only for traitors to the state.
Industry & Trade
Trade in Shola is mostly free, with some taxes applied to goods and services rendered in the city. People live a comfortable existence because of it. Welfare is very good. Citizens can expect education, subsidised healthcare, death services, safety nets, and other programs beneficial to the health of the public.
Guilds and Factions
Shola's largest and most prominent guild is the one founded by Cevonté Sunsworn, the Sunsworn Adventurers Guild. They're mostly responsible for questing outside the city, though plenty of them have been found helping out the local guard in making sure that things stay safe.
