Wrefdale

**The Grand City of Wrefdale**, more simply known as **Wrefdale**, is the name of the massive city-state where the majority of Scourge of Society takes place.

## History

### Founding

Further information: The Three Heroes

The founding of Wrefdale follows shortly after the death of Daybit. Despite Ford's wanting the corpse of Daybit to be disposed of permanently, Adam wanted to harness the powers of Him. Adam, Ford and Arthur decided to start construction of the settlement of Wrefdale atop the ground covering Daybit's corpse in the year 2 AD.

### Growth

Since the founding of Wrefdale in 2 AD, the city had saw major growth due to Wrefdale being perceived as a 'beacon of progress' around the continent. With this renown, Wrefdale was able to expand further, consolidating land by the neighboring Kingdom of Herbalis, by diplomacy. In the year 400 AD, Ford decided to leave Azrael and Arthur due to constant disagreement with them, going into hiding. Despite his absence, the city grew to over 18 million population in the next couple thousand years.

Arthur was the next to go, being exiled from Wrefdale by Azrael after found having sexual relations with Kaspar in the Apostle's Parliament *mid session*. Arthur then returned after a few years traveling around Daya, to resume his position in the Wrefdalean military.

### Scourge of Society

Main article: Scourge of Society

During the course of Scourge of Society, The dynamic of Wrefdale quickly changes as the Apostles are killed one by one by Ford's Strike Team....

## Governance

### Azrael

Main article: Azrael
Azrael (formerly known as Adam along with various other pseudonyms) is the head of state, ultimate ruler, and a founder of Wrefdale. With his position, he gets final say as to all of Wrefdale's intricacies. More specifically, Azrael oversees the actions of the Apostles and Quarters, while directly controlling areas like the Clock Tower and Parliament.

### Quarters

Quarters are subdivisions of the City of Wrefdale, akin to districts. Each Quarter (with exception to the Clock Tower and the General Quarter) is governed by an Apostle, appointed by Azrael. While the governing Apostles have almost full control of their Quarters, they are still required to report to Azrael on any large decision they make.

#### Pleasure Quarter

Main article: Pleasure Quarter

Being home to the richest and most powerful of citizens, the Pleasure Quarter is the most lavish and lively of all the Quarters. The Quarter boasts a vibrant nightlife, with a cyberpunk aesthetic throughout the streets, and also hosts a large art scene. Markets in this Quarter are all high end and specialized. Charlotte, before her death, was the last governing Apostle of the Quarter.

#### Dynamo Quarter

Main article: Dynamo Quarter

The Dynamo Quarter is the main industrial sector of the city, featuring a steampunk aesthetic. Being the center of most manufacturing in Wrefdale, both eyes of Daybit are located here. It's worthy to note that the citizens residing in this Quarter are of high status, though not as high as the Pleasure Quarter. The last governing Apostle of the Dynamo Quarter was Nova before his death.

#### Harvest Quarter

Main article: Harvest Quarter

Home to most of the average population of Wrefdale, the Harvest Quarter is the largest *official* Quarter by size and population, best known for being the main producer of foodstuff - responsible for feeding the whole city. The Quarter has no discernable and mandated style like the other ones, but it can be described as fairly rural, with cattle and various farm animals often seen roaming the streets freely. The last known governing Apostle of the Harvest Quarter was Ophelia, but due to her involvement with Ford's Strike Team, she has since been removed from position. The identity of the replacement Apostle, if there ever was one, is not known.

#### Necropolis Quarter

Main article: Necropolis Quarter

The Necropolis Quarter is the only Quarter to not boast any permanent residents, as it is used almost exclusively as a massive graveyard and place of punishment for criminals. A thick fog envelops the entire Quarter, creating an eerie atmosphere, which is not helped by the fact that Undead roam the graveyard. This Quarter is also notably home to the Kaliv Cathedral - the final resting place of Kaliv and his descendants. The governing apostle of the Necropolis Quarter was Ezra, who is now deceased.

#### General Quarter

Main article: General Unnamed Quarter

Generally regarded as the slums of the city, the General Quarter is an unofficial Quarter where the undesirables (mostly non-Mavens) of Wrefdale reside. Poverty is widespread within the Quarter, and resources are scarce - save for the infamous Black Market which most residents here visit. The General Quarter is home to Ford's Strike Team's headquarters, which has managed to remain undiscovered from Azrael's forces until *Session 2\_: Under Siege.* Because the Quarter is unofficial and not recognized by the Wrefdalean government, there are no Apostles governing it.

#### Clock Tower

Main article: Clock Tower

The Clock Tower, though not recognized as an official Quarter, is a special administrative building located in the center of Wrefdale. A large plaza, also part of the administrative district, surrounds the clock tower. It is noted that numerous mysterious deaths have transpired near or in the Clock Tower, which Azrael has openly acknowledged, stating that they are not related to the tower itself, but instead the toxic fog perhaps being more concentrated in the surrounding area. The tower is also frequented by Ford, using the top floor as a sort of office.

## Economy

### Trade

Not much is known about Wrefdale's trade with foreign nations detail-wise. However, it can be assumed that Wrefdale profited immensely from it, resulting in an influx of population and overall growth throughout it's history.

### Wealth Disparity

To those living in Wrefdale, it's no secret that Wrefdale suffers from extreme wealth disparity. Most of the poor citizens of Wrefdale live in the Unnamed General Quarter and in small pockets around the other districts (although they are quickly 'relocated' once discovered by the military). More than 80% of the impoverished in Wrefdale are non-mavens - who are seen as undesirable by Azrael. This, in turn, indicates that the wealth disparity is structurally intentional in order to weed out the 'undesirables'.