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Abador's history is one of active and polarised politics. Through efforts of the [[Obsidian Fist]], it was the first city to abolish the use of magic for a long time after the incident at the Effigy Zone. However, after the new lord [[Pietro Tiles]] was elected | Abador's history is one of active and polarised politics. Through efforts of the [[Obsidian Fist]], it was the first city to abolish the use of magic for a long time after the incident at the Effigy Zone in 441 PT. However, after the new lord [[Pietro Tiles]] was elected later that same year, the strict measures were reversed. The city has since been a favourite among tourists. | ||
The city is home to several worker coalitions, among which the Fisher's Catch Union for the southern fishery, and the Lumberjacks for the western and regional wood industry. In the early years of Abador, these coalitions managed to keep the city powerful through a strong influence in the political circles of [[Brassdorf]] for the kingdom. | The city is home to several worker coalitions, among which the Fisher's Catch Union for the southern fishery, and the Lumberjacks for the western and regional wood industry. In the early years of Abador, these coalitions managed to keep the city powerful through a strong influence in the political circles of [[Brassdorf]] for the kingdom. | ||
Revision as of 16:05, 29 November 2021
"Come, and see! Smell the markets! Fresh food, fish and fine winery!" -Yeller
The centerpoint of the Eastern Kingdom through which trading routes between the southern seas posts Whitepost and Pointbreak run.
Description
A lively city where trade and food lies at its core. Its history dates back as far as the year 0, and it once was the capital city of the Humans of old that inhabited the area. Ever since they forged relations with the Dwarves it has become a central hub for trade between the southern and western gate cities.
Politics and Culture
Abador's history is one of active and polarised politics. Through efforts of the Obsidian Fist, it was the first city to abolish the use of magic for a long time after the incident at the Effigy Zone in 441 PT. However, after the new lord Pietro Tiles was elected later that same year, the strict measures were reversed. The city has since been a favourite among tourists. The city is home to several worker coalitions, among which the Fisher's Catch Union for the southern fishery, and the Lumberjacks for the western and regional wood industry. In the early years of Abador, these coalitions managed to keep the city powerful through a strong influence in the political circles of Brassdorf for the kingdom.
Population
The city has a large amount of Human inhabitants that maintain the trade within Abador.
Resources and utilities
Market
Grand Bookshelf
Largest library in Abador, owned by Arkhin Helmer who also works as the librarian.
Notable figures
Notable events
Year 441
The sudden appearance of a giant cockatrice bird monster would engulf the city in strange petrification magicks, turning vast members of the populace into stone statues. The monster fled from the rushing crowd, but the stone statues remain in place ever since. This area of the city was named the Effigy Zone.
Year 444
In the late afternoon a part of the tower in Daggerborne Ruins appeared above the west-side of the city and plummeted with a tilt across its center. Several hundreds of citizens were killed in the accident, and thousands of others were injured. The city was swiftly evacuated to other parts of the city or outside the city walls.