Edgecrop
The small, podunk town - or more appropriately, village - of Edgecrop is one which is easily missable, and not often shown on many maps due to its relative obscurity. Yet its denizens remain steadfast in their love of their home.
Whilst it was established in the hopes it may rival locations such as Dragon's End or Frostreach, Edgecrop became more of a respite from such locations - a place where those lucky enough to choose to live there may find peace and detachment from much of the troubles of the world of Erroth. For those who didn't choose so, Edgecrop may often feel like more of a curse - a place they are doomed to never leave, where they will live out the rest of a sinfully boring life until they pass from this life.
Thus this bizarre combination of inhabitants creates an eclectic life, a locale where one never knows if they'll encounter a denizen with nothing but love for the isolated location, or one who wishes nothing more than to leave. Nevertheless, those who reside in Edgecrop have mastered the arts of staying alive in such harsh environments, becoming skilled hunters, trappers, farmers, ice fishers and igloo builders.
As is often the case when outsiders experience tales of such small, separate communities, many various rumours surround the town of Edgecrop - from theories that the entire location is deep-cover for an esoteric cult, or communities of cannibals, to a prison for the insane or the most dangerous criminals on the Isles. The rumour which proved true in recent years, however, was that Edgecrop was the home of an absurd championship in which residents don masks and engage in ringed wrestling matches! Anything to pass the time, it would seem...
Demographics
All manner of races, many Halflings, no bestial races, lower wealth classes, mostly land workers & farmers.
Government
Governed by Dragon's End.
Defences
Very small detachment of Dragonsguard to ensure safety, no walls, igloos strongly built however.
Industry & Trade
Mostly live off what is grown locally and subsist. Chief exports include particularly hardy corns and cabbages able to survive the harsh weather, ice fishing, snowberries, and ice carrots. Other major export includes the Edgecrop Wrestling Championships - although how well-known this is outside of Edgecrop is...debatable...
Infrastructure
Small dirt roads joining to main roads of the Isles, very few windmills, igloos.
Assets
General store, not particularly well-stocked unless visitors from other locations have recently passed through, grain stores.
History
With impressive towns and cities being established across The Frozen Star of the North, a group of Humans set out to establish their own settlement, in the hopes that it would grow into a location comparable to the others. Whilst this was not the case, it quickly became a refuge for those with nowhere else to turn, those down on their luck, or those who prefer a simple, quiet life. Thus Edgecrop has remained since - easy to look down upon and laugh at, but undeniably steadfast in its eventual origin and value.
Architecture
Many buildings consist of either simple wood and stone, but most prefer easily built and warmed igloos.
Geography
Plain, nondescript, naturally built up snowbanks somewhat protect the borders of the village.
Natural Resources
It is rumoured that bountiful natural resources exist under Edgecrop, but none have been brave enough to venture or explore due to stories of people heading underground and disappearing.
Founding Date
2E300
Alternative Name(s)
The Hideaway
Type
Village
Population
~300-500
Location under
Owner/Ruler
Owning Organization
Comments