Sturmholm

"Todays storms brings tomorrows flowers"

Sturmholm meaning "Storm grounds" is a city known for it's plentiful stormy weather which brings floods to it's fields revitalizing the soil for crops. Founded by Fredrick Von Ostenmire and his companion Isaac Arvbon. The two worked together to put down roots in a new land to form their own nation. The saying among the people in Sturmholm is "The storms although violent bring tomorrows flowers." As after every storm the village thunders back to life as the villagers go about their day to day lives harvesting crops and mining for iron and other raw materials to supply the mighty protectors of the realm.

## **History**

### Founding

Fredrick Von Ostenmire, a man deposed from his homeland met an older gentleman by the name of Isaac Arvbon, who was a trader brought down by bad fortune. The two washed up on shore in a vast desert in parts unknown both recognizing the safety in traveling together. They formed an unlikely companionship and headed north into uncharted territory, meeting characters of all types as they pass through the unknown land wary of travelers who may have had ill intent. After the first few days of walking, it seems unlikely that they would be able to find suitable land to begin their dream until they happen upon a camp hosted by Rodrigo de Santevera who graciously offered the pair a stay at their campfire for the night. The group exchanged stories until dawn and left having made like-minded friends, reinvigorating their spirits. The duo forded across the channel to the distant shore and arrived at a greener pasture, as they had hoped for. After a week's worth of walking, they finally arrived at a mountainside hillock in the mist of an violent thunderstorm and it was there that Fredrick and Isaac noticed how the storms kept the dirt beneath them rich with nutrients. Together, they formed plans for a mighty nation under the leadership of Fredrick as Isaac's age left him with no aspirations in government or leading. Fredrick wanted to rule with a fair and just Order of knights who would protect traders and pilgrims on the roads, to do that he would need to gather people and supplies so the town of Sturmholm was to established. Offering those in need of homes and protection for service in their new city.

Thus began the city-state of Sturmholm, the city of storms.

## Reign of (First Ruler) (996 A.C. - Date 2)

Fredrick Von Ostenmire Establishes Sturmholm 996 A.C

## Culture

Sturmholm is a small farming village established to begin the founding of a larger order of knights to protect roads from raiders and barbarians, and pilgrims on holy pursuits. The working class are valued high above it's ruling classes as the laborers are responsible for supplying the Order with food and resources to protect them whilst the Noble class dictates trade and governs cities in the Duke's stead. The Duke himself is in charge of the standing army that protects it's people as well as diplomacy between nations. The town is militarized as citizens are also able to carry weapons to defend themselves as militia in the absence of Knights or guards. Otherwise the city mainly focuses on farming, mining and trade.

## Military

Sturmholm currently fields an organized militia headed by Knights in service to Fredrick himself, they specialize in Infantry.