Erstwald

Situated on the cusp of the Elfwood, Erstwald stands in defiance of the dangers associated with the woodland and the fey creatures that supposedly inhabit it. Primarily built on the various logging communities’ products — including syrup, timber and herb-based medicines, this community is composed of rugged folk bent on spitting in the face of adversity. Of all Märchenlanders, they have the most open connection to fey creatures, mostly out of mutual respect.

Erstwald is overseen by a democratically elected council of village representatives of the various logging sites scattered along the forest’s edge as means to maintain the safety of all the economic outlets. As such, few individuals lay claim to anything approaching complete control of the city’s governance. However, most look to, strangely, a half-elf named Jedidiah Springheel as their chief diplomat and face to the larger world.

The city itself fluctuates from 20-25,000 people at any given point, with crews leaving the main city to return with supplies to the logging communities. Humans, halflings, tabaxi and firbolg make up the largest portion of the racial mix, but, of all areas in Märchenland, this city is home to the largest number of half-elves.