Baldrura

Baldrura is a minor settlement located by the River Greldyn. It serves as a resting place for caravans and traders that travel to and from the nearby city of Greldynsor. The settlement was once the sight of a bigger town which thrived during the years of the Empire of Greldynsor. Today, many of the town's old buildings and ruins have been picked apart to be repurposed as building materials. As of the events of Realms of Elderus, Baldrura is ruled by [PLACEHOLDER], a subject of the Despot of Greldynsor who enforces the law and administers taxation on the village's small populace.

Economy
The town's economy comes mainly from fishing and agriculture, producing a generation of men and women used to working tirelessly in the fields. Villagers often sell their produce to their neighbor, the City of Greldynsor. Many of Baldrura's residents are low income laborers though there is a small minority of skilled craftsmen and artisans.

History
During the earlier years of the Empire of Greldynsor, Baldrura was founded as a small farming village located by the River Greldyn. As time passed on, the small village became a major trading outpost as many traders travelling down the river stopped by the settlement for rest and provisions. During the collapse of the Empire following the Cataclysm, the town's coffers ran dry and it soon became the sight of many battles. it was during this time that many of the settlement's residents were forced to flee the town for their lives, leaving many of the town's buildings to slowly rot and crumble. During the later years of the Imperial Crisis, Stefan Merkeimont, a powerful warlord from the east would occupy Baldrura as he began making preparations to take the city of Greldynsor, which at the time occupied by the Froedians. In an event known as the Battle of Baldrura, a Froedian army sent to reclaim Baldrura was utterly defeated by Stefan, clearing his path to city of Greldynsor and paving the way for the foundation of the Despotate of Greldynsor.

As the nation began to rebuild itself so too did Baldrua. Today the settlement has become a minor resting place for traders and adventurers alike.