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| + | {{hatnote|This article is about the country Elmundel. For the article about the state government, see [[Free City of Elmundel]]. For the article about the city proper, see [[High Elmundel]].}} | ||
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[[File:MapElmundelandNeighboringLands.jpg|thumb|300px|Elmundel lies on the southeastern coast of [[Barathorn]] and is the southernmost place in the [[Ruby Highway]].]] | [[File:MapElmundelandNeighboringLands.jpg|thumb|300px|Elmundel lies on the southeastern coast of [[Barathorn]] and is the southernmost place in the [[Ruby Highway]].]] | ||
| − | Elmundel is an independent city-state, one of the largest in [[Barathorn]] with a population of about | + | Elmundel is an independent city-state, one of the largest in [[Barathorn]], with a population of about 230,000 inhabitants, and the first site in the portage known as the [[Ruby Highway]] to [[Obipine]] in northwestern Barathorn. Elmundel lies in the north end of the [[Bay of Elmundel]]. Elmundel was part of the [[Dewyddair]]sh province of the [[Skymark]]. The city became autonomous in 2523 [[AI]] and independent in the twenty seventh century on the heels of the [[Gneikladasic War]]. Elmundel is a great entrepôt of merchants. The city famously controls the [[Elmundel Canal]] which links the [[Pytharnian Sea]] with the southern end of [[Lake Blackwaves]]. The territory of the city includes all the land between the sea and the lake. It neighbors the [[Skymark Commonwealth]] to the west and the [[Kingdom of Firche]] to the east. |
| − | The core city of Elmundel is known as [[High Elmundel]] and has a population of nearly seventy thousand persons. Other | + | The core city of Elmundel is known as [[High Elmundel]] and has a population of nearly seventy thousand persons (ca. 66,000). Its suburbs include [[Knorrigalfa by the Sea]], [[Elmundel-on-the-Sea]], and [[By-Elmundel]]. Other large towns within the Free City are [[Kaddafast]] and [[Serfachawr]]. The towns at the seaside mouth of the canal are [[Portmastertown]] and [[Portmaster's Villa]]. The town at the lakeside end of the canal is [[Lord Sfathunder Town]]. |
[[File:MapPoliticalElmundelSituation.jpg|thumb|200px|The boundaries of the [[Free City of Elmundel]] ]] | [[File:MapPoliticalElmundelSituation.jpg|thumb|200px|The boundaries of the [[Free City of Elmundel]] ]] | ||
| − | The chief executive and head of state of Elmundel is [[Owyffraig Tolchawr]], the [[ | + | =Elmundel Canal= |
| + | {{Main|Elmundel Canal}} | ||
| + | Constructed 2645 to 2667, the Elmundel Canal is the single greatest source of income for the Free City. Support industries including taverns, lodging, shippers, and manufactures are also very vital to the economy. | ||
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| + | =Government= | ||
| + | {{Main|Government of the Free City of Elmundel}} | ||
| + | The chief executive and head of state of Elmundel is [[Owyffraig Tolchawr]], the [[High Governor of Elmundel|Grand Governor]]. The High Governor is elected by the [[High Thing of Elmundel|High Thing]] and serves at their pleasure. The High Thing is comprised of the guildmasters and land-owners of the free city and convenes in [[High Elmundel]] and each member is called an alder regardless of his qualification. | ||
[[File:FlagFreeCityElmundel.png|thumb|200px|The Flag of the Free City of Elmundel]] | [[File:FlagFreeCityElmundel.png|thumb|200px|The Flag of the Free City of Elmundel]] | ||
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=List of Sites in Elmundel= | =List of Sites in Elmundel= | ||
*[[Aldermen's Palace of Elmundel]] | *[[Aldermen's Palace of Elmundel]] | ||
| + | *[[Archguild School of Elmundel]] | ||
*[[Elmundel Canal]] | *[[Elmundel Canal]] | ||
| − | *[[ | + | *[[Headquarters of Dragon Frontiers]] |
| + | *[[High Governor's Palace of Elmundel]] | ||
*[[Magisterial Palace of Guilds of Elmundel]] | *[[Magisterial Palace of Guilds of Elmundel]] | ||
*[[Palace Balbiffchawr]] | *[[Palace Balbiffchawr]] | ||
| + | *[[Portmaster's Villa (Proper)]] | ||
*[[Straigonfa Barracks]] Dragonmount Knights | *[[Straigonfa Barracks]] Dragonmount Knights | ||
*[[Temple of All-Winds (Elmundel)]] | *[[Temple of All-Winds (Elmundel)]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:30, 14 January 2015
Elmundel is an independent city-state, one of the largest in Barathorn, with a population of about 230,000 inhabitants, and the first site in the portage known as the Ruby Highway to Obipine in northwestern Barathorn. Elmundel lies in the north end of the Bay of Elmundel. Elmundel was part of the Dewyddairsh province of the Skymark. The city became autonomous in 2523 AI and independent in the twenty seventh century on the heels of the Gneikladasic War. Elmundel is a great entrepôt of merchants. The city famously controls the Elmundel Canal which links the Pytharnian Sea with the southern end of Lake Blackwaves. The territory of the city includes all the land between the sea and the lake. It neighbors the Skymark Commonwealth to the west and the Kingdom of Firche to the east.
The core city of Elmundel is known as High Elmundel and has a population of nearly seventy thousand persons (ca. 66,000). Its suburbs include Knorrigalfa by the Sea, Elmundel-on-the-Sea, and By-Elmundel. Other large towns within the Free City are Kaddafast and Serfachawr. The towns at the seaside mouth of the canal are Portmastertown and Portmaster's Villa. The town at the lakeside end of the canal is Lord Sfathunder Town.
Elmundel Canal
Constructed 2645 to 2667, the Elmundel Canal is the single greatest source of income for the Free City. Support industries including taverns, lodging, shippers, and manufactures are also very vital to the economy.
Government
The chief executive and head of state of Elmundel is Owyffraig Tolchawr, the Grand Governor. The High Governor is elected by the High Thing and serves at their pleasure. The High Thing is comprised of the guildmasters and land-owners of the free city and convenes in High Elmundel and each member is called an alder regardless of his qualification.
List of Sites in Elmundel
- Aldermen's Palace of Elmundel
- Archguild School of Elmundel
- Elmundel Canal
- Headquarters of Dragon Frontiers
- High Governor's Palace of Elmundel
- Magisterial Palace of Guilds of Elmundel
- Palace Balbiffchawr
- Portmaster's Villa (Proper)
- Straigonfa Barracks Dragonmount Knights
- Temple of All-Winds (Elmundel)
See Also
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