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=Hirzmet=
 
=Hirzmet=
  
Hirzmet is a rural county lying due west of Firbalt city.
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Hirzmet is a rural county lying due west of Firbalt city. There are three main settlements in Hirzmet, all lying along the river Ess. From north to south they are named Jurby, Weybridge, and Essendale. Except for the high moor of Essenmoor, the climate is mild and supports many farms and fruit orchards. Hirzmet is famous for its apple ciders.
  
  
==Geography of Hirzmet==
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==Jurby (Fishing Port)==
  
The County of Hirzmet can be divided into three main geographical areas:
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The fishing port of Jurby is the largest settlement in Hirzmet and is situated at the mouth of the Ess river, emptying into the bay of Jurby. The port has a thriving fishing industry and is also a haunt of smugglers. It has a rich tradition of avoiding the kings taxes and the common folk take no heed of darkened boats or wagons moving in the dead of night.
  
  
===The North West (Heartland & Bay of Jurby)===
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==Weybridge (Market Town)==
  
The North West of Hirzmet has a mild climate regulated by the warm currents of the waters around its shores. It is rich in agriculture including plum and apple orchards from which plum wines and apple ciders are fermented.  
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Weybridge is a market town situated on the West bank and mid way along the Ess river. It boasts a fine stone bridge and a good road leading east to the city of Firbalt. Much rural produce flows through Weybride to feed Firbalt. To the north of Weybridge is Lanhydrock forest which is frequented by bandits, monsters and undead. Some say that there is a dark shrine deep in Lanhydrock and sensible folk avoid venturing far into it.
  
  
===The North East (Lanhydrock forest)===
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==Essendale (Town on the Moors)==
  
The North East of the county is dominated by the Lanhydrock forest which is frequented by bandits, monsters and undead. Some say that there is a dark shrine deep in Lanhydrock forest and sensible folk avoid venturing far into it.
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Essenmoor is a high moor which is the source of the Ess river. Essendale lies in a valley just north of the moor. It is the smallest town in Hirzmet and is rather dour with dry stone wall houses. Life is harsh on the moors, based on horses, cattle and sheep. The people are perceived to be rather clannish and taciturn.
 
 
 
 
===The South (Essenmoor)===
 
 
 
To the south the land rises gradually to Essenmoor, a high moor where the wind makes tree cover impossible. Sheep, cattle and horses roam the moor, tended by herders. The river Ess originates from tiny streams draining from Essenmoor, and then winds north, skirting the southern edge of Lanhydrock forest before turning west to drain into the Bay of Jurby on the west coast.
 
 
 
 
 
==Settlements of Hirzmet==
 
 
 
There are three main settlements in Hirzmet. All lying along the river Ess. From north to south they are named Jurby, Weybridge, and Essendale.
 
 
 
 
 
===Jurby (Fishing Port)===
 
 
 
The fishing port of Jurby is the largest settlement in Hirzmet and is situated at the mouth of the Ess river emptying into the bay of Jurby. The town of Jurby is a thriving fishing port and also a hub for smugglers. It has a rich tradition of avoiding the kings taxes and smuggling is a respected profession there. The common people take no heed of darkened boats or wagons operating in the dead of night.
 
 
 
 
 
===Weybridge (Market Town on the Ess River)===
 
 
 
Weybridge is a market town situated on the West bank and mid way along the Ess river. It boasts a fine stone bridge and a good road leading east to the city of Firbalt. Much rural produce flows through Weybride to feed Firbalt.
 
 
 
 
 
===Essendale (Town at the base of Essenmoor)===
 
 
 
Essendale lies in a valley at the base of Essenmoor at the start of the Ess river. It is the smallest town in Hirzmet and is rather dour with dry stone wall houses. Life is harsh on the moors and the people are more inclined to be clannish and taciturn.
 

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Hirzmet

Hirzmet is a rural county lying due west of Firbalt city. There are three main settlements in Hirzmet, all lying along the river Ess. From north to south they are named Jurby, Weybridge, and Essendale. Except for the high moor of Essenmoor, the climate is mild and supports many farms and fruit orchards. Hirzmet is famous for its apple ciders.


Jurby (Fishing Port)

The fishing port of Jurby is the largest settlement in Hirzmet and is situated at the mouth of the Ess river, emptying into the bay of Jurby. The port has a thriving fishing industry and is also a haunt of smugglers. It has a rich tradition of avoiding the kings taxes and the common folk take no heed of darkened boats or wagons moving in the dead of night.


Weybridge (Market Town)

Weybridge is a market town situated on the West bank and mid way along the Ess river. It boasts a fine stone bridge and a good road leading east to the city of Firbalt. Much rural produce flows through Weybride to feed Firbalt. To the north of Weybridge is Lanhydrock forest which is frequented by bandits, monsters and undead. Some say that there is a dark shrine deep in Lanhydrock and sensible folk avoid venturing far into it.


Essendale (Town on the Moors)

Essenmoor is a high moor which is the source of the Ess river. Essendale lies in a valley just north of the moor. It is the smallest town in Hirzmet and is rather dour with dry stone wall houses. Life is harsh on the moors, based on horses, cattle and sheep. The people are perceived to be rather clannish and taciturn.