Basic
What pretty much everyone knows about the place...
- Dewfall is a city-state located in the northern part of the Highlands, on the southern banks of the Iceclaw Passage.
- Dewfallish people are known to be a welcoming people, with the town rumored as a "safe haven" where they offer respite to all.
Advanced
What someone may know through hearsay...
Governance
Dewfall is famous for its use of direct democracy, where inhabitants continuously vote on matters of law. The city council consists of four elected representatives from different districts, who propose new laws and serve as judges in legal matters. This approach fosters a strong sense of community and participation.
Demographics & Religion
The population is dominated by halflings, with a small number of outsiders who settle due to the city’s welcoming nature. Dewfall’s halflings are known for their strong family ties and community spirit. The city practices a loose form of ancestor veneration, reflected in their emphasis on family heritage and traditions.
The city lies close to a godstone of Lyro, impaled into the side of one of its fjords, which many of its inhabitants revere and use for guidance, and has been significant factor in its attempts of being a neutral state.
Cultural Highlights
Dewfall is home to one of the only truly neutral banking services in Enochia, where anyone can store items safely, no questions asked.
Their neutrality has earned them a reputation as a place where even enemies can find a brief sanctuary. The annual Dewfall Feast is a celebrated tradition, bringing together travelers from all over the regions for a week of storytelling, trading, and shared meals.
Trade & Expertise
Dewfall is famous for its potatoes, considered a delicacy by the nobility of the Lowlands. They also have a thriving amber trade, harvesting the resin from the fjords and crafting it into exquisite jewelry. The amber is said to contain trapped fragments of ancient magic, making it highly sought after by collectors and enchanters
Expert
What you'd likely know if you lived there or studied it somehow...
TBD