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== History == | == History == | ||
Relics of the [[Eita|Eitan]] presence in Brightmarch can be found across the region. At the site of modern-day Teshub, many millennia ago the elves built one of their massive lightspires to help guide [[Aerolith|aeroliths]] flying over the Gulf of Aserdus. When Eita withdrew back to the [[Cradle]] the lightspire briefly went dark, but not for long. The other inhabitants of Brightmarch had taken to using the lightspire for their own purposes, primarily as as a beacon to get their bearings when far out at sea on the Gulf. When the elves of Eita left, new spire-keepers quickly learned how to work the lightspire. | |||
The community of Teshub was established around the lightspire sometime around {{Year|4200}}. For a millennium little more than a small town built into remains of the Eitan outpost at the base of the spire, Teshub gradually grew into one of the larger cities of Brightmarch. | |||
== Demographics == | == Demographics == | ||
== Culture == | == Culture == | ||
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=== Society === | |||
=== Architecture and urbanization === | |||
=== Lightspire === | |||
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== Government== | == Government== | ||
Teshub is | Teshub is a a hybrid between a republic and direct democracy. Most affairs of the city are managed by the Assembly, a 20-person council elected by the inhabitants of Teshub. In everything other than minor everyday matters, however, the city relies on open referendums in which all Teshubites vote. | ||
Though largely a symbolic figure, the nominal head of the Teshuban government is known as the Warden. In the past the Warden acted as the leader of the city's guard, but these responsibilities have been gradually shifted to the Assembly instead. Today the Warden is primarily a representative of the Assembly, tasked with hearing the concerns of the people of Teshub and ensuring the Assembly prioritizes the correct issues. | |||
== Economy== | == Economy== | ||
Though Teshub is a destination for some merchants, in this sense it is greatly overshadowed by the city-state of [[Yarma]] to the east. Nevertheless, it has become an important port for ships on the Gulf of Aserdus, and many vessels bound for elsewhere stop in Teshub to rest and resupply. {{CitiesBrightmarch}} | |||
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[[Category:Nations]] | [[Category:Nations]] |
Revision as of 16:20, 27 October 2022
Teshub (pronounced TESH-ub) is a city-state in northern Brightmarch. Built around a remarkably intact ancient elven lightspire, Teshub is a major maritime city within the region. Though it no longer guides the now-defunct flying cities of the elves, on nights the lightspire is illuminated it can be seen by ships far away on the Gulf of Aserdus.
Geography, flora, and fauna
History
Relics of the Eitan presence in Brightmarch can be found across the region. At the site of modern-day Teshub, many millennia ago the elves built one of their massive lightspires to help guide aeroliths flying over the Gulf of Aserdus. When Eita withdrew back to the Cradle the lightspire briefly went dark, but not for long. The other inhabitants of Brightmarch had taken to using the lightspire for their own purposes, primarily as as a beacon to get their bearings when far out at sea on the Gulf. When the elves of Eita left, new spire-keepers quickly learned how to work the lightspire.
The community of Teshub was established around the lightspire sometime around Y7200*. For a millennium little more than a small town built into remains of the Eitan outpost at the base of the spire, Teshub gradually grew into one of the larger cities of Brightmarch.
Demographics
Culture
Religion
Society
Architecture and urbanization
Lightspire
Inventors
Languages
Government
Teshub is a a hybrid between a republic and direct democracy. Most affairs of the city are managed by the Assembly, a 20-person council elected by the inhabitants of Teshub. In everything other than minor everyday matters, however, the city relies on open referendums in which all Teshubites vote.
Though largely a symbolic figure, the nominal head of the Teshuban government is known as the Warden. In the past the Warden acted as the leader of the city's guard, but these responsibilities have been gradually shifted to the Assembly instead. Today the Warden is primarily a representative of the Assembly, tasked with hearing the concerns of the people of Teshub and ensuring the Assembly prioritizes the correct issues.
Economy
Though Teshub is a destination for some merchants, in this sense it is greatly overshadowed by the city-state of Yarma to the east. Nevertheless, it has become an important port for ships on the Gulf of Aserdus, and many vessels bound for elsewhere stop in Teshub to rest and resupply.