Innisbrand

"It's got that familiar warmth that makes it stand out. It'll be like a weekend with family." - The adventurer Lon, describing Innisbrand to a group of travellers.



At a Glance
A hamlet of Humans and Dwarves in The Western Peaks, the village of Innisbrand was a major trading partner within the province. Privy to some of the riches farmlands in the frozen terriory, Innisbrand had a strong bargaining power that made it a destination for foreign labour and individuals looking to make a life on the frontiers.

The town of Innisbrand is notable for its cosmopolitan aspirations in an otherwise hostile environment. Theatre productions are common and the city houses the Innisbrand Philharmonic Orchestra (one of the finest in the world). It is also the place of the Suarez Medical Asylum, a mental health hospital for displaced/traumatized individuals and those affected by "Northern Madness", an insanity brought upon by environmental factors in The Western Peaks.

History
Upon the death of Haakon Grey his nephew Magnus Suarez  inherited the throne of ancient Innisbrand at a time when a pestilence was destroying crops and causing a famine outbreak. With a very poor population of farmers dwindling, Magnus saw to it that the farms of the deceased were given to other families (who would be trained by their neighbors). This union of farmlands and rotating crop structure allow Innisbrand to survive the harsh season and go on to endure for two thousand years.

Religion
With Innisbrand's survival relying heavily on harvest and crops, the church of Oghma has become the place of worship for Innisbradians.

Political Structure
Innisbrand is ruled by a monarch who is given guidance by two advisors (a vizer from the town council, and a representative of the farmer's guild).