Where is Altiorra?
Kingdom: Ashland
Duchy: The Principality of Ardolenor
County: Anumanor
Capital City: Anumynost
The town of Altiorra is settled within the Kingdom of Ashland, in the grand principality of Ardolenor (NA-W), in the royal county of Anumanor, in a location near the capital seat of the noble Grand Prince Artorien.
A Brief Town History
The town of Altiorra started like many hamlets and villages in Elyria. A group of farmers and ranchers banded together in a fertile location and found safety in numbers. Among the group was an ancestor from the Teland line, Gio Teland. Due to his sense of fair play and strong work ethic, the small community asked Gio to run the day-to-day accounting for their local farmer and ranchers’ guild.
When the town grew to such a size that more infrastructure was needed, the townsfolk voted to incorporate and name their growing community “Altiorra,” which means “a land destined for a higher purpose.” Gio Teland had done an excellent job saving and investing the group’s funds and they were able to afford several public buildings, a road system, and even hire a couple of full-time guards to help secure the safety of the village residents. As word spread of this community, others joined to make it the vibrant town it is today.
The Teland family, through several generations, has continued its tradition of hard work and fairness in both business and legal matters. House Teland continues to govern the area. The current mayor of Altiorra is Loro Teland.
Town Purpose and Focus
The overall vision of Altiorra is to encourage crafters of all kinds, commerce, and innovation. Realizing that not everyone will have the financial ability to purchase buildings and crafting stations, several core crafting stations will be made available to the community. Situated directly on a major trade route, a market square will also be established to further aid folks in their entrepreneurial ventures. People of all tribes, disciplines, religions, and abilities will be welcome in Altiorra. Farmers and ranchers will always find a home in Altiorra, as they are an honored part of our heritage and a major contributor to the health of citizens and the economy in general. The current mayor of Altiorra, Loro Teland, being a scribe, scholar, and legal professional, also hopes to encourage others with bardic talents to make their home in the town. Talented traveling musicians may even find themselves invited to the mayoral estate for short-term stays.
Roleplay
While the mayor will be roleplaying with those who wish to roleplay, it is not a requirement for settling in the town.
Location
Altiorra will be located within the county seat of The Grand Prince of Ardolenor. As His Highness hopes to settle on a Mediterranean-like coast, it is our desire to find a suitable location just inland from the capital city, Anumynost, in order to help pave a strong and symbiotic trade route not only with the capital, but with adjacent towns as well. Town leaders envision a future where the strongest Altiorran timbers are shipped to be used for the royal naval fleet, where travelers take respite in our taverns and inns as they make their way to coast to pay their respects to our liege, and where our market square is praised throughout the land due to the diversity and quality of our wares.
Education
Early on, the Teland family recognized the benefits of education and wishes to make basic schooling available to all in the region. The establishment of an academy of higher learning would be welcomed if someone desired to begin one in our fair city.
Religion
The leadership of Altiorra recognizes an individual's right to their own belief system. Religious tolerance is expected of Altiorrans - as long as those beliefs do not promote the harming of others or pose a danger to the community.
Safety
Inasmuch as is possible in uncertain times, town guards will help to ensure the safety of residents. We will also welcome and house a small military garrison, if His Grace wishes, to aid in the loyal defense of our county, duchy, and kingdom. In keeping with the Grand Prince’s noble decree, as well as the town founders’ own ideals, Altiorran citizens will be encouraged to keep their chosen weapons at the ready in defense of themselves and their neighbors. To this end, a martial training salle near the guard barracks will be open to all.
Town Leadership
Altiorra’s local government consists of the Mayor and a town council. Councilors will help to ensure the smooth running of the town and hear and resolve any grievances from town residents. It is the desire of Mayor Teland that the council be a fair mix of men and women from many walks of life and industries. Town business will be discussed and voted on by the council with the mayor in attendance and casting a vote in the case of a tie – or a veto if in the best interests of the community.
Other government posts within the town will be filled as needed. It is anticipated that there will be a Captain of the Guard and several Wardens to look after Altiorra’s economic and ecological interests; forests, wildlife, elements (minerals, ores, gems), etc.
Town Taxes
Due to House Teland's other enterprises, Mayor Teland will likely not require or take a government salary. Any taxes gathered from Altiorra’s citizens will be earmarked for the kingdom - by law - as well as be used for the upkeep and upgrading of town buildings, streets, and the salaries of the town guard.
An important town goal will be to provide open crafting equipment for all to use (much will depend on financial resources available on the town’s opening, and coin gathered through reasonable and fair taxation). A town library and other gathering places to improve quality of life and the education of its citizens are also planned.
Town Rules
The laws of Ashland will be upheld in Altiorra, as will the decrees of Grand Prince Artorien.
It is through the hard work and effort of the common man that the foundations of Ardolenor are built. Therefore, all Ardolenian citizens are afforded basic rights to ensure their lives are productive and protected.
I. Right to Compensation
Citizens of Altiorra employed to, or otherwise performing labor for, an individual, company, guild, or organization, shall be equitably compensated for their labors.
Equitable pay is "fair" pay, an amount of goods, resources, or coinage that is of reasonable use to the employee and secures their livelihoods. At minimum, employees must be paid at a value which secures food and shelter for themselves.
II. Right to Property
Citizens of Altiorra are permitted to own, rent, sell, lease, and gift land to other Altiorran citizens and relatives. Private land in Altiorra may only be seized if deemed an imperative and absolute necessity to the welfare of all Ardolenians as determined solely by the Grand Prince. Altiorran citizens can rest assured that their lawful enterprises will not be interfered with by the Mayor or the council via unscrupulous land grabs. Land owners whose properties are seized shall have their lands replaced with nearby land of equal or greater value, as well as provided compensation to fund the replacement of any structures or work performed on the original property.
III. Right to Life
Citizens of Ardolenor may pay debts and taxes with labor, properties, resources, products, produce, or coinage, but not so harshly so as to lead to destitution or starvation.
Citizens of Ardolenor serving in its military shall not be abandoned, and if slain in service to Ardolenor their families shall receive compensation.
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