Flumdos

**Flumdos** (Holfish: *De Sværelv*) is a large village and civil parish in the state of St James, with a population of 9,788 as recorded in the 2020 census. In modern times, the village has little political significance, however it is regarded as a sporting hub due to its highly successful rugby union team and close proximity to Vanderr School.

## History

### Military base

Flumdos is first referred to in Grimaeri scripture, dating from approximately 450 AD as ‘Za Flumen Domus’, meaning *The River House*. It is mentioned that various Jamesian forces may be using the sheltered area as a waypoint.

For a few years after the Third Gavian War, James City maintained the area as a military checkpoint, however this was abandoned in 461 AD, and the base was dormant for the next two and a half centuries.

### De Sværelv

In 723 AD the Haldon shepherd family migrated south seeking prosperity in James City, however they heard reports of persecution and forced assimilation of foreigners. Instead, when they arrived at the ruins of Flumdos, they stopped and began reconstruction and expansion of the area, which they called De Sværelv, Holfish for *The Difficult River*. As an increasing number of migrants from Holfden (Holfish: *Helfge*) arrived, the population slowly expanded.

#### Famine of 872-875

In the winter of 872, storms erupted across northern St James. Farms were decimated by gale force winds, and harvests were less than 10% of expected. Food was rationed by the village council, and precious food stocks were used. Due to a consecutive poor harvests in 873 and 874, the village became reliant on the dwindling food stocks for sustenance, and malnutrition was rife. It is estimated that 400+ people starved during the famine, and despite the strong harvest in 875, many felt the effects for the next 5 years, before population growth recovered by 880.

#### Jamesian takeover

As the population swelled, the now large (by the time’s standards) town attracted the attention of James City. Anti Sværelv propaganda was spread throughout the state, labelling the settlers as squatters and savages, despite the democratic and communal nature of the town. The plan was successful, and in 1180 enough hate had been amassed for James City to justify a takeover of the town. Many of the townspeople fled back to their ancestral homes in the far north, and those who remained were subject to intense segregation. Jamesian gentry moved into the larger homes, and Sværelven children were taught in separate schools to Jamesians. Two years later, James City renamed the town to Flumdos, reflecting its heritage under Grimaeri rule. Road signs and names were anglicized, and English was taught in all schools, while Holfish (Holfish: *Helfsk*) was banned.

By 1350, tangible traces of Holfish roots could only be found in preserved literature held in James City. However, knowledge of the town’s history was passed on orally through generations, and resentment ran deep within the still segregated community. In 1352, segregation was removed, and coupling between the two groups was heavily encouraged by James City, in order to eliminate the Holfish ancestral roots. This was embraced by both sides, however for different reasons, as the Holfish people sought a way ought of oppression, and the Jamesians for promised financial rewards from the capital.

As the groups became intertwined, Holfish people slowly lost interest in maintaining their history, and by 1700, Holfish as a language was nearly extinct in St James. Only a few ostracised families retained the knowledge, and the truth slowly dwindled into fictional stories told to children.

### Modern day

In 1823, Flumdos was declared a civil parish of St James.

## Governance

The parish council is responsible for local issues.

## Sports in Flumdos

### Rugby union

Flumdos Park is located in the north west outskirts of the village, and various grass pitches are scattered throughout the village. Flumdos Knights and Broekhoven Oaks both call Flumdos home, and Vanderr School feeds heavily into the Premiership side.

### Aquatics

The Flumdos Activity Centre has a 50m event standard pool, as well an 8m deep diving pool. A 25m pool is located at the New Springs Recreation Centre. Flumdos Aquatics Club is the only aquatics club in the village, and compete in the National Sunset Swimming League.

## Notable People

Marty Clipner (Espaerian rugby union player, born Flumdos)

Davard Callidax (Espaerian politician, born Flumdos)