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a city in Mercia.

Description

Massive (30 ft tall) wooden wall surrounding the main city. The cities buildings are made of wood and stone, the highest, the hall of Olgem, is over 20 meters high and is well fortified. The city is on the top of a hill which is surrounded by a dense forest.

Government

The city is run by a tribal leader and a console. Anyone can bring forward a complaint to the city console. The leader leads during wartime and breaks voting ties amongst the city console. Console members typically fight for their right to sit on the console, though usually not to death, just to humiliation.

Culture

Military: At the age of 15, all men go through basic military training for 2 years. After the two years, they are given the choice of remaining in military service or entering some other trade.