Nebuchadnezzar
First Post
Aerlond (Large City, 13,984): Once known as Armoth-Tur, it became Aerlond (meaning freedom in ancient hafling) when the haflings rebelled against their masters during the collapse of the Mardukian empire. Haflings from across Mardukia joined their kin in proclaiming Aerlond on the ruins of old Armoth-Tur while the Mardukians fled towards Heedsan. Aerlond is a grim city, surrounded by enemies and innhabited by haflings whose paranoia is only surpassed by their xenophobia. An oligarchy rules the city; the patriarch from each of the seven greatest clans commands a seat on the city-council. Subject of discussion recently has been how to deal with the flocks of skeletal birds harassing farmers and patrols around the city. The latest rumour in town speaks of how Aerlond has attracted the attention of evil druids capable of controlling and turning into undead animals. These druids are said to lair in Khorwood, a forest which in truth has grown increasingly twisted and dark in the past few years. Though few Aerlondians believe this tale, they all give Khorwood a wide berth.
