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 ==Economy==
-The economy in Westenford is based on the Trae Kelsan Shilling.  Taxation rates for the 3,600 citizens remain high on the lower classes and low on the rich, keeping the poor under the thumb of the wealthy, who own much of the residential land and a number of the longest surviving, largest businesses.  In addition to already lower taxes, the twenty-nine members of the [[Westenford Ruling Council]], with [[Aloisius Treadwell]] being a thirtieth member largely absent, exercise a number of freedoms and privileges that the rest of the town cannot access, such as the reduced tuition for them and their immediate families at the university.  These elite members also receive similarly reduced costs at many merchants around the plaza where the Council meets to work, foremost among them being [[Herford's Tavern]].
+The economy in Westenford is based on the Trae Kelsan Shilling.  Taxation rates for the 3,600 citizens remain high on the lower classes and low on the rich, keeping the poor under the thumb of the wealthy, who own much of the residential land and a number of the longest surviving, largest businesses.  In addition to already lower taxes, the twenty-nine members of the [[Westenford Ruling Council]], with [[Aloisius Treadwell]] being a member largely absent, exercise a number of freedoms and privileges that the rest of the town cannot access, such as the reduced tuition for them and their immediate families at the university.  These elite members also receive similarly reduced costs at many merchants around the plaza where the Council meets to work, foremost among them being [[Herford's Tavern]].
 ==Travel==

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 ==Authorities==
-The authorities in Westenford fall into three categories: the Magistrates of the [[Westenford Ruling Council]], lesser judges, and the town guard.  Barring a few rare exceptions such as current Acting Chief Magistrate [[Jonathan M. Lincoln|Jonathan "Jon" M. Lincoln]], the highest ranking and most influential members of all three groups are notoriously corrupt, visibly and garishly wealthy, and immensely heavyset.  Generally speaking, hope for a fair trial under the Council or judges or for fair treatment under the guard, without a notable bribe or promise of a favor, is often hope unfounded.  Of course, there has to be some occasional leniency and a show of justice; otherwise, there could be consequences in the form of public rebellion or interference from the Crown.
+The authorities in Westenford fall into three categories: the Magistrates of the [[Westenford Ruling Council]], lesser judges, and the town guard.  Barring a few rare exceptions, the highest ranking and most influential members of all three groups are notoriously corrupt, visibly and garishly wealthy, and immensely heavyset.  Generally speaking, hope for a fair trial under the Council or judges or for fair treatment under the guard, without a notable bribe or promise of a favor, is often hope unfounded.  Of course, there has to be some occasional leniency and a show of justice; otherwise, there could be consequences in the form of public rebellion or interference from the Crown.
 ==Defenses==

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 [[Westenford]] is a middling-sized port town best known for its shipping trade and its notoriously corrupt [[Westenford Ruling Council|Ruling Council]].
-== Location ==
+==Location==
 Westenford is situated on the edge of [[Fisherman's Bay]] and centered around Westenford's most ancient structure, a largely ruined stone plaza known as [[Armadon er Domedthron]] to the locals.  This plaza is where the twenty-eight members of the [[Westenford Ruling Council]] (with the presiding Chief Magistrate making twenty-nine) meet each morning and most nights to discuss current political issues.  The town itself generally divides into two halves, split strongly by economic lines of poor and rich, with the richer denizens generally living closer to the cliff overlooking the sea below.

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 ==Economy==
-The economy in Westenford is based on the Trae Kelsan Shilling.  Taxation rates for the 3,600 citizens remain high on the lower classes and low on the rich, keeping the poor under the thumb of the wealthy, who own much of the residential land and a number of the longest surviving, largest businesses.  In addition to already lower taxes, the twenty-nine members of the [[Westenford Ruling Council]], with [[Aloisius Treadwell]] being a thirtieth member largely absent, exercise a number of freedoms and privileges that the rest of the town cannot access, such as reduced tuition for their families at the university in town and similarly reduced costs at many merchants around the plaza where the Council meets to work.
+The economy in Westenford is based on the Trae Kelsan Shilling.  Taxation rates for the 3,600 citizens remain high on the lower classes and low on the rich, keeping the poor under the thumb of the wealthy, who own much of the residential land and a number of the longest surviving, largest businesses.  In addition to already lower taxes, the twenty-nine members of the [[Westenford Ruling Council]], with [[Aloisius Treadwell]] being a thirtieth member largely absent, exercise a number of freedoms and privileges that the rest of the town cannot access, such as the reduced tuition for them and their immediate families at the university.  These elite members also receive similarly reduced costs at many merchants around the plaza where the Council meets to work, foremost among them being [[Herford's Tavern]].
 ==Travel==

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	Another noteworthy facility, unparalleled in many smaller towns in the region, is the asylum near [[Herford's Tavern\|Herford's]], officially known as [[Beckham's Asylum\|The Beckham House for the Lunatic and Infirm]]. Once owned by Oliver Beckham, first Chief Magistrate of Westenford who died in 14 [[Anno_Regalis\|AR]], this monumental three-story stone building maintains rooms for up to fifteen patients, with five per floor in rooms that have long since been redesigned from their original purposes. The House also maintains on-site living quarters and an office for the Warden who works there, as well as the house's original, large kitchen and dining room.		Another noteworthy facility, unparalleled in many smaller towns in the region, is the asylum near [[Herford's Tavern\|Herford's]], officially known as [[Beckham's Asylum\|The Beckham House for the Lunatic and Infirm]]. Once owned by Oliver Beckham, first Chief Magistrate of Westenford who died in 14 [[Anno_Regalis\|AR]], this monumental three-story stone building maintains rooms for up to fifteen patients, with five per floor in rooms that have long since been redesigned from their original purposes. The House also maintains on-site living quarters and an office for the Warden who works there, as well as the house's original, large kitchen and dining room.
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		+	A fairly large, respected university covers a noteworthy portion of land along the northeastern edge of town. Like much else in the city, its services are priced well out of the reach of the lower classes; by contrast, the upper classes can potentially afford to take courses, and the immediate families of the members of the [[Westenford Ruling Council]], including the Councilors themselves should they so wish, may attend at an extremely reduced rate of about ten to fifteen percent of regular fees for courses and books.

	Otherwise, there are the docks below the town on the actual coast; while the majority of the town sits atop the cliff overlooking the bay, a road from the town loops down to the shore. It is from this port that Westenford does its considerable business as a port city to the northern coast of the [[Amasynian Province]].		Otherwise, there are the docks below the town on the actual coast; while the majority of the town sits atop the cliff overlooking the bay, a road from the town loops down to the shore. It is from this port that Westenford does its considerable business as a port city to the northern coast of the [[Amasynian Province]].

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	==Economy==		==Economy==
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		+	The economy in Westenford is based on the Trae Kelsan Shilling. Taxation rates for the 3,600 citizens remain high on the lower classes and low on the rich, keeping the poor under the thumb of the wealthy, who own much of the residential land and a number of the longest surviving, largest businesses. In addition to already lower taxes, the twenty-nine members of the [[Westenford Ruling Council]], with [[Aloisius Treadwell]] being a thirtieth member largely absent, exercise a number of freedoms and privileges that the rest of the town cannot access, such as reduced tuition for their families at the university in town and similarly reduced costs at many merchants around the plaza where the Council meets to work.

	==Travel==		==Travel==

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 ==Authorities==
-The authorities in Westenford fall into two categories: the Magistrates of the [[Westenford Ruling Council]] and the town guard.  Barring a few rare exceptions such as current Acting Chief Magistrate [[Jonathan M. Lincoln|Jonathan "Jon" M. Lincoln]], the highest ranking and most influential members of both groups are notoriously corrupt, visibly and garishly wealthy, and immensely heavyset.  Generally speaking, hope for a fair trial under the Council or for fair treatment under the guard, without a notable bribe or promise of a favor, is often hope unfounded.  Of course, there has to be some occasional leniency and a show of justice; otherwise, there could be consequences in the form of public rebellion or interference from the Crown.
+The authorities in Westenford fall into three categories: the Magistrates of the [[Westenford Ruling Council]], lesser judges, and the town guard.  Barring a few rare exceptions such as current Acting Chief Magistrate [[Jonathan M. Lincoln|Jonathan "Jon" M. Lincoln]], the highest ranking and most influential members of all three groups are notoriously corrupt, visibly and garishly wealthy, and immensely heavyset.  Generally speaking, hope for a fair trial under the Council or judges or for fair treatment under the guard, without a notable bribe or promise of a favor, is often hope unfounded.  Of course, there has to be some occasional leniency and a show of justice; otherwise, there could be consequences in the form of public rebellion or interference from the Crown.
 ==Defences==

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	==Authorities==		==Authorities==
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		+	The authorities in Westenford fall into two categories: the Magistrates of the [[Westenford Ruling Council]] and the town guard. Barring a few rare exceptions such as current Acting Chief Magistrate [[Jonathan M. Lincoln\|Jonathan "Jon" M. Lincoln]], the highest ranking and most influential members of both groups are notoriously corrupt, visibly and garishly wealthy, and immensely heavyset. Generally speaking, hope for a fair trial under the Council or for fair treatment under the guard, without a notable bribe or promise of a favor, is often hope unfounded. Of course, there has to be some occasional leniency and a show of justice; otherwise, there could be consequences in the form of public rebellion or interference from the Crown.

	==Defences==		==Defences==