Eventide

Government
"The Governmental system of Eventide is a bureaucratic one. After the Dragon Age, the Government shifted from a simple Dwarven Monarchy to a Council of Elders. The Council is formed of the most knowledgeable citizens, usually being veterans in the social classes of Evenitde. The King leads the council in decision making, and as tradition sees fit, he should side with the council on most matters. The Council is able to veto the King, if and only if there is a complete disagreement or divine intervention.

The judicial and law making branches of Eventide are the same entity. It is overseen by a Head-Registrar, who is usually a Council Elder. The Registrar acts as not only a law and judicial system, but a system for all of the trade within Eventide, which is mentioned below in the Culture section. The Registrar System controls all of the trading files, as well as legal documents. Head Registrar acts as a judge in criminal offences. A popular offence was between a Knight of Clearmont, and a farmer, who's house was burnt near Clearmont. The Head Registrar can be vetoed by The King, but only during criminal offence exceeding a level four on the threat scale"-Zelmana

Culture
"Eventidian Culture is as any Dwarven City. Worship Cavilon and respect your kinsmen. Eventide, however, is home to more then morals. Eventide has acted as the center for wealth within many empires, their names being undisclosed. The City of Eventide is literally a large vault, capable of completely sealing itself inside, becoming sustainable. Eventide has been sealed four times within the past three ages. From sieges by Lesh, to the many God Wars, Eventide has been a standard for protection. When faced with Lesh, along with six galleons, each carrying around fifty diamond scouts, all the men had to do was close the vault-gates, and watch. There was a breach in one gate, allowing forty soldiers to get inside, but no more then ten meters. The city was protected by it's impregnability and two simple watchmen.

Eventide's architecture reflects it's goals. The Vault is a fairly large spire, only breaking the ground by one meter. There are three main gates, as well as many hidden ones. It was built by two Dwarves and one Elf during and after the Dragon Age, as means to store gold and important artifacts needing protection from the turmoil. Eventide did the job, an d the main spire was completed fairly quickly.

There are four districts, each being as important as the rest; The Storage District, The Garden District, The Stone & Craft District, and The Resident District. The four districts each served their respective purposes. A second spire is being constructed for residents and has been halted mid completion due to the latest sealing, which is expected to last into the next age. Eventide is built from Stone Brick and Slab, produced from the Stone and Craft District. The Stone and Craft District house The Great Hall. The Great Hall contains a large white anvil, which was conjured by magic. The White Anvil seems to be unbreakable, due to it's magic qualities, only the best smiths are allowed to work upon it. The Great Forge also lies within The Great Hall, which is a forge that is free for all to use. Above the Great Hall is The Knights' Commons, which h Knight's Offices and extra storage."-Zelmana

Morale and Tradition
"The Folly Men of Eventide have many morals and traditions. Each members must live up to the expectations set forth by the ones who came before them. King Daedruin set up a moral code, which was expanded upon by Elf-King Zelmana. The Moral Code is as follows: Respect beliefs, individuals, Eventide, and the goals of Eventide. Follow your King and your Captain in battle valiantly. Blood of your kin should not mar on the battlefield. Criminals and their actions are not respected, those who are not respected receive no respect. Trades shall be fair, anyone caught scamming will be banished from the market. The Law is not final, and one may always request a reexamination to a case or law. The Sealings are to be respected and followed. No exceptions. The traditions of Eventide are ancient ones. Many of them are simply respectful gestures, or common courtesy. The main tradition being worshiping Cavilon, a belief which most citizens follow. Zelmana The Elf-King has been the only non-Dwarf, non-Cavick, King. A few notable traditions are The Seeking of Youth, in which an elderly dwarf, near death, will be honored if he goes into the caves to search for the source of youth. There has been three seekers who have returned, and all have lost directions while inside the caves. Another tradition of Eventide would be the way that a King as well as his Elder Councilmen, should behave. An Honorable Follyman will forgive others, but some exceptions are made." -Zelmana