Wintersfall

Being the capital of Eschine, Wintersfall is one of the most important places in the whole of Etraas. Known as one of the most peaceful areas in the whole of the continent, the city has not seen an attack (by monsters or enemy armies) in over 600 years.
In the centre of town sits an overwhelmingly large tree, over 500 ft tall. The Eternitree is prized for it's strong and durable wood, noted for being tougher than iron while being more supple. Wintersfall has an abundance of fertile soil, which is used to grow crops, flowers and vast intricate gardens in the noble district. There are regular law, mercantile and religious disputes over the tree itself.
The city is split into districts of concentric circles, and is surrounded by a single stone wall. The inner districts are occupied by nobility and the wealthy, their homes intricate designs of wood and stone. The most lavish including complex glass windows of many differing colours and shades. The middle districts are larger, containing various shops and warehouses. The outer district is by far the largest. Here most of the cities poor live and work. Most buildings little more than shoddily built wooden huts— the wood harvested from the nearby forests.
The palace of Highlord Harris Artanis sits close to the centre of the town, only overshadowed by the Eternitree. This is the centre of politicking for the whole region, and is where the four Highlords most commonly meet to discuss issues affecting the whole of Etraas. The palace itself is made mostly of hewn stone, and is one of the few buildings in the city to incorporate wood from the Eternitree (constructed before a previous Highlord put a restriction on people harvesting it). To one side of the palace sits a large courthouse, regularly used by the Highlord and his Judges.
Between the districts runs a series of canals, allowing quick transportation of goods and soldiers. A series of Gates and low walls separate the districts from each other. Soldiers are commonplace in Wintersfall, regularly patrolling the streets. In the more wealthy areas begging is considered a crime, with street urchins being removed for looking unseemly.
The poorer people of the capital tend to view the nobles with disdain, although Highlord Harris Artanis has a good reputation among them.

Demographics

The vast majority of the people living here are Humans with Dwarves, Halfings, Gnomes and Half-Orcs being a common sight. The nobility tends to be weighted towards being humans, although there are notable exceptions.

Government

Feudalistic

Type

Capital

Population

Around 20,000 people.

Location under

Eschine

Included Locations

• The Eternitree

Owner/Ruler

Highlord Harris Artanis

Characters in Location

• Highlord Harris Artanis
• Matthias Tudus