Verdeel

The most prolific writers often settle in Verdeel due to its reputation as the cheapest place to print, bind, and distribute pamphlets and books throughout the world. Having perfected the printing press after adopting the technology from Mogin and providing their own inks from Dei'Rescita's grubs and produce, their works are shipped out through Hemelskri's merchant marines. While much of the world is able to read, almost every villager in Verdeel can, and believes that it should be extended to encompass literally everyone - after all, the written word is the next step of progress, and it should be adopted and treasured by all. This belief makes Verdeel one of the most outspoken opponents of the University, and plenty of black market writings pass through their docks.

Stats
Size small town (201-2000)

Corruption +2, Crime +2, Economy +3, Law +0, Lore +3, Society +1, Loyalty -1, Stability -2, Danger +15

Qualities well-educated, eldritch

Base Value 500gp, Purchase Limit 2,500gp

Signatures [printing presses], [parchment], [books], [calligraphy], [pamphlets]

Population 1,600 (30% aphorite, 20% gnome, 20% dwarf, 10% ratfolk, 10% drelman, 5% elf, 5% other)

Culture
Government guild-based oligarchy

Economy guild-regulated open market mercantilism

Religion Jolein Composed of Desire, Kétar Mozog, Nothing Left of Quibatus

Military citizen militia

Culture the most important things in life are written, knowledge exists to be shared. secrets should be revealed without shame, literacy/openness is strength

Trade Goods inks, black market writings

Magic moderate focal/alchemical, low architectural/bardic

Cuisine barley bread sandwiches and tortilla wraps, plus fried insects and mussels - lots of finger foods, stuff that won't ruin books when eating