Alderbridge
Named for the massive wooden bridge that spans the Oria River in the heart of the city; Alderbridge is better known for its more recent and impressive span - "Kuroth's Crossing". Made by the dwarven workers settled in the city after a bridge collapsed, it is measures at 60 feet wide and 180 feet long and made of black metal and nearly white quartz-heavy granite. "Kuroth's Crossing" is also known as "Kuroth's Beard" because the head engineer (Kuroth Burgothal) had a beard that was almost as white as snow except for four long bands of black that he braided forward prominently. Alderbridge is adjacent to a major granite quarry which explains the number of fortified structures in the city. This is furthered by a small enclave to the south. This small fortress is the Alderbridge Scholastica - a school of wizardry, magic and astrology.
Government
Unlike other cities, Alderbridge is controlled by the secretive Order of the Ethereal Eye. Because of this, Alderbridge is considered the organisations headquarters, therefore any political faces are either agents of the order or blackmailed into being there face during there time on the council; then sworn to secrecy. However, although the city is run behind the scenes by the Ethereal Eye, any public votes or any events that include the citizens of Alderbridge are not tampered with.
Laws in Alderbridge are the same as all laws across Remonolith. These include:
Misdemeanors:
- Trespass
- Gambling
- Prostitution
- Petty theft
- Assault
- Disturbing the peace
- Public drunkenness or lewdness
Felonies:
- Riot
- Inciting riot
- Rape
- Destruction of property
- Theft
- Robbery
Capital Crimes:
- Murder
- Treason
- Bribery
- Counterfeiting
- Impersonating a person in a position of power
Defences
The city is surrounded by a number of fortified walls and structures each standing at around 25 feet (7.62 metres) tall. This is also enhanced by a small enclave to the south east of the city; this being the Alderbridge Scholastica. Although a school, it also acts as a watch tower for the city, observing the southern landscape. The fortified walls are all made of dense stone mined from the local quarry making it near impenetrable to those who wish to attack the city.
Industry & Trade
Alderbridge is a city centred around a large granite quarry where many of its citizens are miners (especially those in its poorer districts). This means its main exports include high quantities of quartz and granite along with a series of other materials such as stone and limestone. Its imports include tools such as pickaxes, various types of food, and other necessity's.
Architecture
Mainly granite and wood, cramped streets, dark
Geography
The city of Alderbridge is built and expanded around the river Oria, having two bridges built in order to cross it. The Oria river spans a width of roughly 180 feet and is located within the centre of the city, passing through from the west and continuing towards the east.
Natural Resources
Alderbridge has a large abundance of both granite and wood from the surrounding areas of the city. In addition, the quarry also mines out large quantities of limestone and sometimes regular stone.
Maps
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Alderbridge
Alternative Name(s)
Kuroth's Legacy
Type
Large city
Population
17,483,952
Inhabitant Demonym
Alderons
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