Ossun

Ossun (previously called Eldenvale) is a town in the Elven Kingdoms. It is known for the Ossun University, one of the largest universities for non-magical studies. Ossun is home to the Alove and Ruby families, as well as being where Braf the Tinkerer grew up while his father was out adventuring. The Styln River runs through the town.

Stats
Population: 12682 The town has 105 people in it's guard. There are 149 clergy, and 6 ordained priests.
 * 1) Elves (4946)
 * 2) Humans (4185)
 * 3) Half-Elves (1902)
 * 4) Halfling (640)
 * 5) Dwarves (374)
 * 6) Other (634)

There are several shops in the city, including:
 * 7 inns
 * 28 taverns
 * 20 blacksmiths
 * 8 healers
 * 6 weaponsmiths
 * 6 armorers
 * 7 bowyers
 * 4 magic shop
 * 2 bookseller
 * 7 merchants
 * 20 leatherworkers
 * 34 tailors
 * 6 jewelers
 * 37 cobblers
 * 10 fishmongerers
 * 24 farriers
 * 25 carpenters
 * 18 masons

Politics
The city is run by a a democratically elected council of 8 members. Only men are allowed to vote and only men are allowed to run for council. The council is re-elected every 5 years. The 8 positions are:
 * Chancellor. The leader of the council, who ensures smooth running, and usually has the final say in political matters.
 * Vice Chancellor. Second in command to the Chancellor. Takes command when the Chancellor cannot.
 * Commander-in-Chief. Leader of military and security matters of the city. Appoints the Captain of the Guard and the General.
 * Treasurer. Controls the taxes and budget of the city.
 * Head Merchant. Controls commerce and economy in the city.
 * Head Builder. In charge of construction in the city. This covers zoning, deeds, maintenance, and large building projects.
 * Spymaster. In charge of espionage outside of the city, and preventing foreign powers infultrating Ossun.
 * Cheif Diplomat. In charge of foreign envoys and diplomatic relationships with other kingdoms and cities.

Districts and zoning
The City is greatly devided by the Ossun River. To the north of the river, the rich people live. It also features the castle, where the ruling council lives, and the university. Meanwhile, south of the river, the middle classes and poor live, with the poorest living in slums in the south west. Most trading is done in the shopping district, north of the river. In the center of the shopping district is the market square, full of temporary stalls and farmer's wares. To the North East of the castle is a small military base, where the guards and city militia practice and drill for combat. There is very little crime, and what crime there is is within the slums.

Inns and Taverns
North of the river, in the shopping district, there are 4 inns and 18 taverns.

Inns: The Open Door (rich), The Feather Bed (rich), The Broken Lantern (middle), The Young Adventurer (middle).

Taverns: The White Tree (rich), The Silken Robe (rich), The Wine Glass (rich), The Elven Bard (rich), The Sacred Goblet (rich), The Merlot (rich), Divine Delights (rich†), The Golden Eye (rich‡), Laughing Dragon (middle), Jackson's Pub (middle), The Ossun Taproom (middle), The Jolly Smith (middle), The Bottomless Mug (middle), The Lucky Merchant (middle‡), The Fiery Cat (middle†), The Secret Hideout (middle†‡), The Claw (poor), The Beaten Sack (poor).

In the university, there is one tavern, The Scholar's Rest (middle).

South of the River, there are 3 inns and 9 taverns.

Inns: The Poison Apple (middle), The Slippery Eel (poor† ‡ ), The Beggar's Sack (poor).

Taverns: The Unicorn (rich), The Warm Blanket (middle), The Bee's Hive (middle), The Wolf Den (poor), The Demon's Eyes (poor), The Nesting Cockerel (poor), The Fallen Angel (poor†), The Moneypot (poor‡), The Bandit's Bar (poor†‡).

† = known illegal brothel

‡ = known illegal casino

Ossun University
One of the biggest features of Ossun, and the reason it became so large, is the Ossun Universtiy. This university brings many races from many kingdoms together, for the common goal of gaining knowledge. While it has considerable magic programs, it is known more for it's non-magical studies. Some of the scholars known to attend the university include Sam Alove , John Alove, Braf the Tinkerer, Zane Scrivello  and Jordan Ruby.

The following subjects are studied at Ossun University: The university has several features. They include a massive library, several laboratories for alchemists, a large block of offices, 11 lecture theatures, a courtyard and gardens, and a feast hall.
 * History
 * Politics/Geography
 * Economics
 * Ossun University.pnglogy
 * Botany/Zoology
 * Engineering
 * Theology
 * Philosophy
 * Alchemy
 * Combat Magic
 * Passive Magic