Auryard

Auryard was a lumber mill-turned-town located northwest of the capital. Centralized within the forest, Auryard gained reputation as the chief supplier for lumber for a majority of eastern Dusasel. It was also known to house the first official headquarters of the Dusael Mercenary Agency.

Government

Mayoral Township

Industry & Trade

Forestry is the main industry of Auryard, though additional income is generated by the Dusael Mercenary Agency's Hunters stationed in the area.

Infrastructure

Numerous watermills, sawmills, and hand-cranked conveyor belts run through a majority of the city, weaving above and behind buildings as to avoid the main road.

Guilds and Factions

Dusael Mercenary Agency
Carpenter's Guild Headquarters

History

Auryard was initially a large lumber mill managed by several tradesmen from the capital. Following the rapid expansion of the mill and the need to house carpenters, lumberjacks, and their families, a request was made to the Dusael Government to provide funding in order to assist in the development of housing and general amenities. An agreement was made under the pretense of extraordinarily high taxes from income generated in Auryard. These taxes have persisted to present day, and most residents know little else than the 40%-60% taxes placed on their income. Despite the high tax rate, the citizens of Auryard have consistently been happy, with their small community having a close connection and crime naturally staying down to a minimum.

Geography

Auryard has access to numerous freshwater lakes within the forest where it resides. To keep the appeal of the town, restrictions have been placed on where lumber can be sourced, giving it a constant appearance of being tucked away in the woods.

Founding Date

670

Alternative Name(s)

Our Yard

Type

Town

Population

5,000

Inhabitant Demonym

Auryardian

Ruling/Owning Rank

Marquis

Owning Organization

Dusael Empire