Difference between revisions of "Kemp Hyläböm (town)"

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Other Names: Kemp's Bluff; A small Kythan free-town on the Celvan River. The town proper is located on an island that splits the river into twin falls, and the town ascends the steep cliff in a series of ledges and switch‑back streets. As one of the only safe point to ascend the escarpment, Kemp Hylaböm holds strategic import for travel and trade between the coast and the interior of Kythus.

The town is located on the great escarpment of the same name, where the Celvan River forms a twin waterfall.

Ruler: Alderman Kallëus
Town Council: The town has a small council of elected officials which see to the bureaucratic needs of the town. This council elects an alderman from amongst their ranks to be the cities leader. Elections occur every 5 years unless the death of a councillor or the alderman shortens this period, requiring a by-election. Historically councillors have been from the richer guildpersons or nobles dwelling within the town.

Founded: Kemp Hylaböm was granted a royal charter and declared a free town, and granted the right to self rule, subject only to royal law in <date> YG. The king decided this was required to prevent local barons from fighting over the strategic location.

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 :The town has a small council of elected officials which see to the bureaucratic needs of the town. This council elects an alderman from amongst their ranks to be the cities leader. Elections occur every 5 years unless the death of a councillor or the alderman shortens this period, requiring a by-election. Historically councillors have been from the richer guildpersons or nobles dwelling within the town.