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Here you can take a look at the maps of the kingdom of Silezia and
all its cities. |
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on the shield of Silezia for a map of the kingdom or the shield of
a city to find out more about the city. (warning, these are very
large pictures) |
The Kingdom of Silezia has a long and noble
history.
Pinned between the forces of four kingdoms in the west, the power
hungry empire in the south and the savage lands in the northeast,
life is an everyday struggle especially along the eastern borders.
The country has been fortunate on natural resources and thrives
economically well by trading with other nations. Following the
codes of chivalry, the men and women of Silzia are divided into
two classes, the nobility and the peasantry, which are strictly
adhered to. Religion plays an important aspect in the culture of
Silezia and almost all people are adherent to the religion of
Pelor or one of its orders in particular. Friars and priests are
always treated with
respect and if asked provided with basic needs.
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 The
Capitol city is Westerberg at the mouth of the river
Danube. The king has here its court and the government also reside
here. This is the main seaport of the nation and the second
largest trade hub. The city is also know for its open and friendly
people and its high tolerance for other cultures. This city
despite its tolerance is also one of the best guarded cities. Just
outside the city is a large barracks and training camp where the
royal soldiers are being trained. They also have an academy where
the finest and brightest soldiers are trained.
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 Feldkirch
lies on the outskirts of the mountains in the north. Famous for
its horses, vast forest to north and woodwork deriving from it
especially bows. It is one of the best defended cities in the
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 Habsburg
is the second largest city and important trade hub on the shores
of the river Danube. The crown prince of Silezia, and the Grand
Duchess reside here. The commercial part of the city is ruled by
various guilds. Trade outside the guilds is forbidden. The guilds
wield a lot of power and influence. ALong the shores of the river
are the harbours and famous shipyards for river boats.
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 Hunolstein
is the countries mine. Most mineral wealth derives from the mines
that are in or surrounding the city. Completely capsuled in the
mountains it is hard to reach except by the kings road. Not far
from the city is a huge fortress where a division of the army
resides trained in mountainous combat. Not far from Hunolstein a
city of dwarves can be found. Occasional contact and trade occur
here and in case of external threat the dwarves and the forces
combine strength. |
 Leipzig
on the kings road from Westerberg to Viellach and Waldeck is a
thriving city. Firstly a pilgrimage place for freshly trained
knights to become initiates of the Templars, Hospitalers or Royal
army to prove their worthiness for god, the city expanded thriving
on the travellers. The city holds relative to its size most
taverns and inns per citizen of the whole country.
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 Mecklenburg
on the river Meckel has a variety of people living in its region.
Being the most northern city of the country it holds pioneers,
adventurers, explorers, bards and missionaries.
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 Meissen
lies on the slopes of an old volcano. The rich soil provides
grapevines for the best wine throughout the far region. Wine but
also olive oil and its lavastone and much priced firestone or
blackstone. |
 Paderborn
is almost isolated from the main country by the borders and sea
from the mainland. It is almost completely self-sufficient but
thrives from the trade from sea to the inland towns and even the
countries behind the border. Paderborn is a rough city where many
pioneers have come to. Occasionally Halflings, half Orcs and
sometimes even Orcs come here to trade their wilderness resources
for precious metals or ‘labour’. |
 Salzburg
is once another commercial city on perhaps the most travelled road
from Westerberg to Habsburg. The fields surrounding Salzburg are
largely populated with sheep and flax fields. In the city many
tailors and weavers can be found along the crowded streets. The
latest fashion in clothing but also jewelry can be found here
which attracts many young promising tailors. Nobleman from
throughout the country order here their new wardrobe.
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 Schwanwald
is known for its timber, woodcraft and beer. With rafts the logs
from northern forest are driven into the timberlake where they are
peeled by the locals who then bring the logs to many timber mills
on the lakeside. |
 Spandau
is a city of variety and arts. Artists and bards from all cities
to perform and to seek out new trends and lifestyle. Also very
famous are the noble or large merchant houses surrounding Spandau.
Many nobles and rich merchants have a second home around here
where they reside during the winters which are often very pleasant
at the Spanduaer cost. |
 Stendal,
at the Lake Weiswater, is known for its hard working people, its
fresh water fish and vast farming fields. It is considered the
granary of the country. Is it famous for its Mediterranean fruits
and vegetables such as olives and grapes. |
 Stolberg
is a city in the Hasselvalley rich of its special wine and other
fruits. The nearby forests are told to be one of the most
beautiful in the known world. Residing next to a large Elven
community this seems hardly a surprise. Trade often occurs between
these lands and a trade post has been placed just before the
border of the elven lands so that humans need not have to enter
the woods and can trade with the elven community nearby.
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 Viellach
In the foot of the large mountains on the river lays this city.
Surrounded by rocky fields and orchards occupied by sheep, goats
and other cattle many people make a living here. Though certain
mineral wealth is known here, it is little in compare with the
western cities. |
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 Waldeck
in the western mountains has the largest industrial production.
Iron ore, coal, gold and numerous other deposits can be found in
the rich mountains in its district. Also the marble and calcite
quarries are the famous throughout the region. |
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