Galena

A small town on an important road between Holypertuis and Megima, due to its place on an important trading road, the town as the advantage of being quite active, trading, and selling its products. The town uses the large plain to produce a lot of grapes and wines. The wide aqueduct coming from Holypertuis alimenting the region in water.

Geography

Not far from the Elven Forest and surrounded by a number of small family farms, Galena is replete with rural charm. Most of the cultivated land are south, where the main road passes b and the aqueduct comes to water the area.

Description

The city itself is comprised of two main roads that form a large rectangle, with each corner ending in a promenade filled with shops and pubs, while the city center is mostly made up of residential homes and affluent estates.
Amalie Way specializes in food and fine dining, most basic supplies are readily available in taverns, inns, and the marketplace after witch the road switch to sports theaters, bathhouses, gambling halls, and other venues for private entertainment
Minyer Road contains administration buildings and the Soldiers of the Qwir barracks, a temple to Nesiven reconverted into a bar: Temple Bar, and a church to Waukeen is also on the road and mark the trasition before the home to many of the local harversters and working class folk.
On an important trading road, Galena is widely referred to as the Garden City for its rural aesthetic, proximity to the elven forest, and well-kept parks and gardens. Galena acts as a destination for travelers looking to escape the chaos of the Kingdom of Vale woes. Galena is a popular destination for wealthy socialites, and it is filled with businesses that specialize in indulgence and self-pampering.
The abundance of fruit and sweet roots harvested from the elven forest, in addition to the large fields to the south has given rise to a competitive wine and spirits industry. Galena wines and ciders are renowned throughout Toriel. The vintners of Galena are known for their intense pride. Classic vintages auction well in Megima, while high-end liquor is presented as a fine gift in noble circles. Competition between the local wineries and distilleries is cutthroat, with major organizations such as the Soliva Winery, the Laffath & Legrand Vineyards, the Leoleoa Cellars, and the Purple Breast Company all vying for local and international renown.
Galena's reputation for vanity is well-deserved; even its leaders believe in their city's superiority. Marquis Hector Soliva of the Soliva Winery family is the third marquis of his bloodline to maintain the city's luxurious image, while also doing his best to elevate the prestige of his family's business. Local soldiers of the Qwir are often tipped by businesses to pay particular attention to their safety, or to pry into the affairs of competitors. This culture of bribery has caused Galena's Soldiers to neglect the concerns of their city's underclass in favor of lining their pockets with "tips" from merchants. Visible, violent, and unbecoming criminal activity is swiftly quelled to avoid tarnishing the reputation of the fair city. However, quiet lawbreaking occurs within back rooms of wineries and the mansions of the upper class.

Wines of Galena

Warm weather and fertile lands have enabled Galena to develop a prosperous wine trade across Tana's Empire and beyond. There is fierce competition between local families, and the numerous wines exported from Galena can claim a respectable bit of coin, though the prices might vary depending on the market.
Solvia Groves Diamond Plum Wine: 60 gp per bottle.
Oveso Family Dark Red: 35 gp per bottle.
Rustlecall's Evening Dream Plum Wine: 40 gp per bottle.
Solvia Groves Sunset White Wine: 30 gp per bottle.
Cuthras Silver Vineyard Premium Red Wine: 50 gp per bottle.

Society

Law

The city boasts a military force. Use the Guard Arrival Times table to determine how long it takes for guards to arrive at a location after a crime or similar incident is reported.

Adventure hook

After the characters gain recognition for their deeds, the competing wineries and distilleries in Galena attempt to convince them to become official spokespeople of their brands, offering money and free booze. If the characters accept an offer, the rejected companies turn on them, trying to embarrass the characters at every turn and hiring rival adventurers to take credit for their accomplishments.

Geography

Aliases
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Type
Settlement
Region
North of Holypertuis
Size
Town

Society

Demonym
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Races
73% Elves, 22% Human, 5% other races.
Religions
Nesiven 

Commerce

Imports
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Exports
Wines, fruits
Currency
Ecu

History

Population
12,700
Ruler
Hector Soliva

Others

Type

Town