Barrington
The town of Barrington can be found in the southern parts of Telmar, about halfway between the major settlements of Lighthaven and Southdale. It is surrounded by plains perfect for farming, and thus much of the nearby countryside has farms and farming villages that all fall under the protection of Barrington.Leafbrook Forest can be found to the north, and provides ample wood and timber for the towns needs.
The Town is the home to the Barrington family, one of the Noble Houses of Telmar. A fortified Manor found to the East of the Town provices a strong point for any defence needed, although this has not been needed for quite some time.
The majority of the population found here are of Human and Halfling blood, and the Halfling population is far greater than in other parts of Arden. This may be due to Halflings having settled in this area before the towns founding, but little history has been kept since before Barrington existed.
The Town is the home to the Barrington family, one of the Noble Houses of Telmar. A fortified Manor found to the East of the Town provices a strong point for any defence needed, although this has not been needed for quite some time.
The majority of the population found here are of Human and Halfling blood, and the Halfling population is far greater than in other parts of Arden. This may be due to Halflings having settled in this area before the towns founding, but little history has been kept since before Barrington existed.
Demographics
Human ~40%
Dwarf ~10%
Halfling ~43%
Elf ~6%
Other ~1%
Dwarf ~10%
Halfling ~43%
Elf ~6%
Other ~1%
Government
The Town is governed by a Council that consists of prominent figures from the community. This often includes a member of the Church of the Holy Light, as well as the current Head of the House of Barrington. Where the Noble House does have some influence, they typically act as an advisor on the Council, leaving the people to govern themselves for the most-part.
Defences
Barrington keeps an armed garrison of roughly fifty guards. These are employed and maintaiend by the taxes given over to House Barrington, and act as defence and security for the locals of the area. The Guards usually work in pairs, patrolling the Town day and night, as well as the roads to the north and south.
Where Barrington has no walls or defences, it does have a fortified Manor. With a wall and gate around the Manor, it can be used as a defence in dire times, although it has been some time since such an incident. Trouble from the wilderness seldom comes to Barrington, and the guard find themselves dealing with issues that the peasents have more than defending the town in recent years.
Industry & Trade
Being a settlement initially set up to supply the Kingdom, Barrington has flourished and now has a vast amount of farmlands surrounding it. The various grains and crops provide plenty of food for the town, and the surplus is sent to other regions of Arden for a tidy profit.
Wheat is the main crop produced, with granaries set up to turn to bread and flour. Some other crops do have a presence around Barrington as well, including Rye and Barley.
Wheat is the main crop produced, with granaries set up to turn to bread and flour. Some other crops do have a presence around Barrington as well, including Rye and Barley.
History
Being one of the oldest settlements in the area, it was first founded when a pilgrimage was sent forth from Ardenholt to set up more farmland for the Kingdom. Led by the Barrington family, the settlers found a large swathe of land with perfect conditions for growing crops.
News quickly spread across Telmar of the new settlement, and slowly more and more came to farm the land and set up a new life. Over the years, it has transformed in to a quaint farming town, with the surrounding countryside producing many grains and crops that are then sent to many other regions across Arden.
News quickly spread across Telmar of the new settlement, and slowly more and more came to farm the land and set up a new life. Over the years, it has transformed in to a quaint farming town, with the surrounding countryside producing many grains and crops that are then sent to many other regions across Arden.
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