Tolemark

Tolemark
Tolemark is a petty kingdom below the Bolewhin Mountains and north-east of Sumaires.

Enviroment Tolemarkian weather is temperate. Tolemark has 4 distinct season. On average, Tolemark gets 34 inches of rain per year and 16 inches of snow. Spring and fall storms are common. The average summer temperature is 74 degrees and the winter average temperature is 32 degrees.

Tolemark's geology is largely composed of hematite and schist, leading to low soil nutrients. Plant life on the forest floors consist mostly of creepers, alyssum, and mosses. For the most part this plant life is laid thickly, especially in sunny areas, and grow no higher than a man's thumb. Trees consist almost solely of coniferous trees, dominated by juniper and aspen in particular.

Tolemark has cliffs and crumbling valleys. Near the north, you are at the feet of the Boewhin mountains. Many cold water springs are found throughout Tolemark, winding down the mountains or valleys in cold, wandering ribbons.

Wildlife in Tolemark is standard, except they have goats. There are a lot of wild and domestic goats in Tolemark. Also grey foxes are particularly prevalent, as well as black bears and coyotes. These beasts prey on small game, though deer are often spotted darting around. Avian species include a lot of woodpeckers, and perhaps most interestingly a population of peregrine falcons. The streams are filled with trout, salmon, and chubs.

Inhabitants and Culture

Tolemark's population is split mostly between human and dwarven peoples. Some dwarves are even vassals of the humans, governing townships. Other races are occasionally seen, but folks seldom see an elf in Tolemark.

Tolemarkian culture is a worker's culture. The people are unrefined and gruff, but friendly and hospitable. They care little for manners or etiquette.

Government

Tolemark has been in a monarchy led by the Mendeltons for generations. The rich and battle-famous, or their descendants, occupy the landed class. Property passes from father to son, and in lack of son from father to wife or daughter.

Jerrys Mendelton the Young currently holds the crown after his late father's recent and tragic demise by the hands of a Bothengian executioner.

Economy

The Tolemarkian economy is largely based on the mining, processing, and crafting of metals and metal alloys. Livestock isn't uncommon, but farming is. There are few suitable fields in Tolemark for farming. The metal industry thrives and is highly specialized.