Se'attl

City in Scandia

Overview

Se'attl is a Svirfneblin conclave located on a penisula in the Northwest of Scandia. It lies in the middle of Nierna (located to the west) and Dohn (located to the north). The entrance of the conclave is located on a cliffside overlooking the sea. There are a few humans who live on top of the conclave who mostly work in fishing or subsistence farming. The conclave proper extends hundreds of meters down and kilometers from North to South, starting as defined floors before transitioning into winding, branching tunnels following caves and old deposits of ore and precious stones.

History

The city's founding is mostly unknown, beyond it starting as a Svirfneblin conclave sometime before the founding of Khaless 425 years ago. Historically notable for being the home of the Silkensword Mercenaries, members of the Silkensword family who trace their family back to Maximillian Silkensword. Their activity and Se'attl's central location in the Northwest has made it an important consideration of both sides of the mercenary wars between Nierna and Val'Isek for at least the last 100 years. Small human settlements began to spring up in the area after the Fires of Ishole pushed people off of Yismin.

Geography

Se'attl sits inside of a peninsula that sits elevated high above the sea, that starts to descend moving southwards into plains. Where the peninsula meets the mainland is almost equidistant between Nierna in the West and Dohn in the East, with Vil'Isek lying a bit closer to the Southeast. It's central location on the "Moutain Path" has made it a popular stopping point for rest, stunning ocean and mountain views, and those hoping to get artisan jewelry on their trips between the two cities.

Economy and Infrastructure

The economy of Se'attl is split mostly along the line of below ground and above ground. The below ground side of things deals mostly in mining and traditional Svirfneblin crafts. It is host to multiple jewelers and a silk weavers guild. The above ground side of things deals mostly in subsistence farming, fishing, and some hospitality as a resting place for travelers. As far as infrastructure, much of the underground is connected with simple mining lifts to move stuff and people up and down. The above ground does have a small dock for fishing vessels but it's generally poor for loading and unloading goods, so any goods shipped out are typically going to go along the Mountain Path to either be sold in the cities or shipped from their ports to their final destinations.

Politics

Se'attl, like most Svirfneblin conclaves, does not have a set ruler. Each of the guilds representing different trades and interests will elect a representative, who in turn will pick one of their own to sit at the head of the council as the "First Lord". Notable guilds with seats on the council include the Silkweavers Guild, The Masons Guild, the Miners Guild, and the Smiths Guild. Currently the First Lord is Jean Forger, the Leader of the Smiths Guild

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