Ouwestad
Ouwestad | |
|---|---|
Dwaerkar city | |
| The Golden Tower can be seen for hundreds of miles around Ouwestad. The Golden Tower can be seen for hundreds of miles around Ouwestad. | |
| Dwaerkar freehold | Tielsland |
| Province | Ouwestad |
| Government | |
| • Chief | Keris Ÿzerhand |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,823,572 |
Ouwestad is the capital and largest city of Tielsland freehold.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
"Ouwestad" means the "City of Ouwe," a reference to Ouwe the Founder, the legendary figure who first brought the Dwaerkar to Borost.
The "Long Hand of Ouwestad" is a term used throughout Borost to describe Ouwestad's interference in what they consider to be local affairs.
History[edit | edit source]
Ouwestad, unlike any of the other Dwaerkar capitals, is unique in the fact that it was not established over an existing elven city.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Ouwestad is located atop the hills adjacent to the southeastern reaches of the Barends, and enjoys a temperate-mountainous climate perfectly suited to the Dwaer constitution. There is plentiful snow in the winter, and the summers are warm and enjoyable.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
Ouwestad is almost entirely populated by Dwaerkar.
Politics[edit | edit source]
Governance[edit | edit source]
The city is an absolute monarchy under the control of the Chief, although some amount of power over the city's affairs is devolved to a Council.
Chief[edit | edit source]
City Council[edit | edit source]
The Council of Ouwestad is one of the least-powerful city councils of the Dwaerkar cities.
Cityscape[edit | edit source]
Notable locations[edit | edit source]
- The Golden Tower of Ouwestad, its most prominent landmark, houses the palace and quarters of the Chief of Ouwestad.
- The Grand Library, the most important centre of learning and knowledge in Borost.
- The Borost:Hall of Kel, the most sacred temple of Kel in Borost.
