Ridgehold

```Ridgehold``` is a small mining town, located at the base of the Jyn Steyer Mountains, to the north west of Aurumburg. It is a hearty town, that has fallen on tough times. The city is built circling and up the mountain ridge.

Description
Ridgehold is a town full of hard workers who can never seem to catch a break. The constant threat of gold kobolds coming from the mountains, as well as the harsh weather patterns, brutal wild animals, territorial avian patrols, and economic hardship, it's a suprise they haven't all left for the goldrush in Aurumburg.

As time goes on, kobold raids increase, getting more and more dangerous, forcing the Ridgehold ToWn Guard to amp up defenses. Due to the avian attacks in Jyn Steyr, support from the capitol is limited.

Geography
Ridgehold, as the name suggests, is located at the southern base of a ridge of the Jyn Steyr Mountains. To the south, are the rocky plains surrounding Aurumburg. The capitol Jyn Steyr is to the north west. The climate is fair, often windy and rainy, due to the rainshed of the mountains.

Geographical Features
The ridge has multiple "Steps" leading up, each tier being flattend to allow for easier construction. There are 3 main tiers, the bottom ground, the top of the ridge, as well as one in the middle.

Nature
Hunting and gathering is a common job here, venturing into the plains and mountains, based on the current kobold threat level, weather, and supply needs. Various plants and animals can effectivly be found, including bison, goat, hawk, lions, and bears.

Government
Ridghold is a nominated monarchy, where the representitive of the town is selected to reign over the affairs, and represent the town to the Jyn Steyr council. This monarch is not selected based on birthrite, but as a nominated individual by the nobels and politically active of the town.

Political enagement is typically low, with only a few activly partaking in the nomination process, including the nobels, as well as business owners and working leaders. Once every other year, all who wish to participate join at the town hall, and hold nominations for monarch. More often than not, this is the encumbant. By the end of the night, through debate, compromise, and whatever other methods deemed appropriate, one leader is agreed upon to take the duty of monarch.

The monarch has a great deal of power, and responsibility. Few are willing to take that burden. These responsibilities include representing the town to Jyn Steyr, as well as traveling there frequently. During these travels, it is expected that thay work with the leadership of other nearby towns to share information and foster good relations to benefit the town. Additionally, they are to oversee the town guard, trade resources, and any sort of law writing and enforcement.

Due to the structire of the monarch selection process, the most qualified person is not always selected, Often times the elected person is apathetic to their dutues, or even activly harmful to the town.

Law & Order
Laws are created by the monarch, and are frequently changed. Enforcement depends on who is currently in power. For the most part, basic laws are enforced, in order to ensure no killing, thievery, vandalism, or other violation of individuals take place. Most crime is handled on a case by case basis.

Crime
Various levels of crime rise and fall based on how enforced it is. For the most part, serious crime is low, but petty crime and other shady dealing pop up frequently. Due to poor economic conditions, theft of basic nessesities are commonplace.