MAP OF THE CITY

(And Surrounding Territories)

ECONOMIC

THE CITY	Site of most heavy industry in the Barony, as well as jewellery production. Site allows easy transport of heavy equipment for export, and the river is excellent for launching ships. Position means that it has excellent access to the coal, iron ore and timber of the Eastern Mountains. The economic powerhouse of entire surrounding region – not even Blackbrook can compare to the City’s economic activity.
MARKHAM’S ISLE	Although some veins of precious metal have been found, they have not been exploited in any systematic way, and the problem of transport precludes extensive mining. The position of the Isle in the midst of a sea rich in fish should have led to a modicum of development, but the presence of pirates has prevented this.
Back to Home Page WESTERN COUNTRYSIDE	A fertile floodplain, this region used to produce high yields of wheat and grain. However, overcultivation has decreased its fertility and yield, leading to soil erosion and salinisation as farmers irrigate the land with sea water to try to maintain yields. This has, in recent years, led to something of a crisis, and made the City dependent on massive imports of food.
EASTERN MOUNTAINS	Rich in coal, iron ore and timber, this region is the most extensively industrialised after the City. The topography of the area makes transport difficult, and the lack of good roads has prevented further development. Livestock farming is a traditional industry, but also a low yield one that is not enough to feed the City.
NORTHERN TERRITORIES	The nature of the Northern Territories means that few industries are profitable enough to survive. Hunting is the only real asset of the region, and the lack of development allows the nobles vast, cheap estates. Blackbrook still lays claim to the territories, and war has continued intermittently ever since their acquisition.