The city of Rosen is the third biggest city of the Kingdom of Arden, build on several islands where the Elm River flows into the Inner Blue Sea. The coast and the islands closest to the sea all have steep cliffs. The islands themselves are only a few meters high in elevation, and quickly raise in height towards the northern tips. Legends says that the islands were also high in elevation once, but continued growth took a toll on the earth beneath the town.
A forth island, Kings Rest, is an inhabited island mostly covered in trees, where old kings of the Kingdom of Arden are buried, with a small chapel on the island.
Economy
The city is of average wealth, and draws most of its income from agriculture, stone work, exotic flowers and plants, as well as book writing.
Governance
The city castle belongs to House Rosenberg, and it is custom that the Heir grows up in this city to rule it. As such, the city is currently ruled by Matheos von Rosenberg. His right hand adviser is Felix Fuchs.
Law Enforcement
The town suffers from normal to low criminality. The city guard force is 67 men strong, with a garrison available of 230 men.
Known For
This town has remarkably few taverns for its size. Such a town would usually have over 25 taverns, but instead there are only 5 very big taverns in this town.
- The Windy Pelican: Owned by Dantis Strokeworth (human male, 40).
- The Hypnotic Cucumber Pub: Biggest, can host 200 people. Owned by the Tyde family (Humans).
- The Pink Boar Tavern: Andri Flint (Dwarf male, 80).
- Hen's Home: Henri FireStorm (elf, 200).
- The Second Pillow: Really just an inn that has a small tavern part. Fanny Mercer (human female, 23).
History
The city was once called Rosarium, but it was changed 300 years ago to Rosen. It is the birthplace of the House Rosenberg royal family.