Lensbridge

Lensbridge is a nation pledged to the Empire. Its located in the Imperial heartlands, west of Carlston and south west of Arlessa (The capital). The nation is made famous by the Imperial Bard College located there. Since the college was constructed, around the time of the Empire’s founding, many hopefuls have flocked to learn from Markoth’s finest. Recently this has seen a decline, due to war and conflict taking free time.

Homeland
Located south-west of Arlessa, Lensbridge sits in the centre of Imperial lands. It's proximity to the capital, coupled with it's accessibility and thoroughfare nature make Lensbridge a strong trade Nation. It's capital - Borolla, is renowned as a pit stop for all those travelling either to, or from the Capital from the western, and southern Empire.

Resources
Lensbridge produces many different resources for trade to it's partners. Providing Byzoria with clay from it's claypits, wheat crops to The Sacred Flame, and Lensbridge orchards providing fruits to the mountains of Ironhammer. Lensbridge also hold strong trade ties with close neighbour, Tovan.

Leadership
Lensbridge falls under the leadership of Lady Liliana Kel. She took over leadership in 1045 from her father Lord Alberro Kel. Since that time, Lensbridge has been at war consistently, and the nation has been unable to turn it's focus inward.

Races in Lensbridge
All races are welcome in Lensbridge, however, you will find a high concentration of beastmen and Elves, due to the initial influx of satyr and other beastfolk who migrated to Lensbridge for the Imperial Bard College.

Full Overview
Lensbridge is a hilly nation, dotted with small settlements on the crests of some of the more prominent hills. The culture of Lensbridge is one of relaxed, peaceful and community-focused living. The orchards are maintained, and the crops are tended, whilst the bards attend their college and traders holler at passing travellers as they seek a bed at one of the many hotels in the main town centres.

Tovan guards keep order in Lensbridge, taking over from the Silvelion Command, who moved to nearby Jern after they were offered a contract of protection. The festivals of harvest at Lensbridge are regarded as some of the best in the Empire heartlands, due to the entertainers it draws, and the product available at the vendors.

Relationship with other Subfactions
Lensbridge holds close ties with Tovan, Carlston, and Byzoria. They are rivals with Jern, who offered a contract to the Silvelion Command, despite already having military assistance from many other nations.