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The Cities of Bakkermaya
« on: April 17, 2019, 09:04:13 PM »
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EDWINSTOWE

1. The City of Edwinstowe

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Re: The Cities of Bakkermaya
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2019, 10:37:28 PM »
Name of City:-Edwinstowe



Noble Seat:- Duke of Edwinstowe Hugo Lascelles
Main Industries:- Fashion Industry, Fabric Manufacturing, Dyes, Tourism

Things to do in the city -

Edwinstowe is a highly religious city and the centre of the Cult of Helus in Bakkermaya, additionally it is home to the Helusan faiths leadership. Most visitors will take time to explore the cities Temple of Helus which has, as tradition dictates the tallest tower in the city.

At one point the city was home to the nations largest port however the urbanisation of the city meant that the port didn't keep pace with the modern developments of industrial ports. The city still has a small port which today is used mainly for pleasure trips and passengers services however the old canals which used to help transport goods off loaded from cargo ships into the city warehouses. Today many of these warehouses have been converted into accommodation or trendy nightspots. Some still function as museums and many choose to enjoy a leisurely canal cruise when visiting the city. There are also water taxi's that are a popular way to get around the city.



The centre of Edwinstowe features a number of large market places. The main one is the Grand Market Place which today is a focal point for the cities nightlife. The market place is surrounded by cafes and bars and twice a week (Tuesday and Saturday) hosts a crafts market which sells everything from meat to swords. The marketplace also occasionally hosts festivals, concerts and other cultural events and at times is also known to be a focal point for protests and demonstrations.


Places to study

University of Edwinstowe - Nations most prestigious University
Theological College of Helus - A jointly run seminary for the Cult of Helus and the Helusian faith.
Duke Theodore University - A specialist arts University set up in the 17th Century by a Duke of Edwinstowe
Edwinstowe College of Technology- Specialist Technology and Sciences University

Sports Teams/Venues


Duchy Park

Edwinstowe United - Football - Play at Duchy Park
Edwinstowe City - Football - Play at Dockside Road
Edwinstowe RUFC - Rugby Union - Play at Moorhead Road
Edwinstowe Foresters - Basketball

City Trivia

* The city is home to the only joint place of worship for the Cult of Helus and the Helusan faith. It was opened in 2019 and its opening attended by Royals from East Moreland, Achkaerin and Seaforth and is called the Temple of Swords.

* Standing in the Grand Market Place a flagstone marks a point where it is possible to see all the eight Temples of the Cult of Helus at the same time. The new Temple of Swords is the only Helusan place of worship that can be seen from that spot however.


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Re: The Cities of Bakkermaya
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2019, 04:22:02 PM »
Name of City:- Fairfield
Noble Seat:-  Duke of Elmwood Aiden Wilkinson

Main Industries:- Timber, Paper-products, furniture, Fruits, Brewing

Things to do in the city

The city is home to several major breweries, many of which take advantage of the vast orchards of fruit grown in the province. The regional speciality is a dry cider made out of apples and pears combined. The city of Fairfield also hosts an annual beer festival that sees thousands of people flock to the city as the streets turn into one large bar.


The Palace of Wood is neither a Palace, nor made of wood. It is however the residency of the Duke of Elmwood and the seat of the Duchies government. Legend says that it was built at a point to stop a local giant ambushing boats on the river. To mark the old folk tale a statue now sits at the gate of the Palace. Tours can be taken of the Palace on Thursdays and Sundays.

The Hidden Street - This is a 300meter long medieval street that retains many traditional features. The street however is only accessable through a heavy oak door at either end making it undistinguished from the homes on the street. At one point the street was a city centre retreat for the nobility and had armed guards placed at each end of the street. Today the street is home to exclusive boutiques, restaurants and cocktail bars.

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