General

Erlrinner is the capital of the Republic of Svenska. Located on lake <NAME>, it is the largest city in the country and the home of democracy on Velinde.

Description

Built between a lake to the west and a dense forest to the east, Erlrinner is a strategically positioned city. The lake provides the town with water, food and transport, while the forest serves as material for for steady expansion. Along the coast, in the north part of the city, one can find the industrial sector, storage facilities, as well as large lumber mills make use of the convenient lake access to ship goods in and out with ease. East of them lies the central fortress, where the Knights of Erlrinner are based as well as the majority of the city watch. South of there, is the large city square, where markets and public events take place. In the northern end of the square are the brewery and the cathedral. The brewery is a local icon, with it's large bronze distillation towers, rising over the open square. The catherdal to the right is an imposing building with sharply pointed steeples, dedicated to Garl Glittergold and the rest of the gnomish pantheon.

The southern and eastern parts of the city are made up of residential areas with workshops and stores littered throughout. In the south-west lay the large shipyards and beyond them to the west, constructed on the lake itself is the most defining feature of the city - the lake district. The first building in the south, the house of Parliament is also the largest. Made two wide domed buildings with a thinner central section to connect them, it is where the government of Svenska meets and hold discussions. Right next to it is the Bardic College - city's pride and joy and arguably the most prestigious educational institution on Velinde. It is an new building, constructed on old foundation, constantly expanding and reforming as it weathers the waters of the lake on the outside and its residents on the inside.

In the lake across from the industrial zone in the north is the Stilts Prison. Made up of three long segments connected in the middle, all suspended on large wooden stilts, this is where the most dangerous criminals of the country find themselves. West of it, serving as an extra lair of protection is a colossal tower, serving as both a lighthouse and a defensive fortification for attacks from the lake.

Points of Interest

• The Parliament: Home of the Svenska Government, where the Representatives running the country meet.
• The Brewery: Largest brewery in the country and iconic location, frequently visited by the Oracle.
• The Cathedral: Main place of worship within the city.
• Shipmaster's Arms Tavern: Popular inn by the dockside, frequented by workers.
• The Stilts Prison: High security prison reserved for the worst criminals.
• The Bardic College: Most illustrious place of education on the continent of Velinde.

Society

Demographics

Erlrinner, much like Svenska itself is comprised primarily of gnomes and humans. There is a sizable dwarven population due to its proximity to the dwarven holds in the mountains to the north and specifically the city of Flottyem. Svenska's eastern coastline recieves its fair share of dragonborn traders, from the archipelago, but they rarely venture as deep inland as Erlrinner.

Notable People

History

Pre-War

Post-War