Port Clarence

Port Clarence is one of the largest Bernician settlements in the New World.

It was founded by explorers from Port Manteau and has strong ties with its mother city, still relying on financial support from them.

History
Port Clarence was founded 4370, within the first year of Bernician exploration of Deira.

Demographics
Approximately 400 people live in Port Clarence, they are a racially diverse group, a result of the diversity found in Port Manteau.
 * Human (37%)
 * Halflings (20%)
 * Elves (18%)
 * Dwarves (10%)
 * Gnomes (7%)
 * Half-elves (5%)
 * Half-orcs (3%)

Economy
Roughly 80% are commoners, mostly farmers and miners.

Still relies on economic support from the Old World, but less so each year.

The principle export is minerals, mined from the nearby hills.

Port Clarence also acts as a trade hub between the Old World and natives.

Leadership
The governor is appointed by the leadership in the Old World, they levy taxes on the settlement, act as judge in any legal cases, and liaise with the Old World to negotiate supplies.

Any trading with the Old World is done through the governor.

The current governor is technically Gewalder Holt, although he is in jail.

Defense and Military
A full time sheriff and two deputies act as bodyguards to the governor, law enforcement officers and officers of the town militia.

The current sheriff is Krederik Theen

There are around 30 trained militia in the settlement, from all walks of life, who can be called up at short notice.

The river Wharfe protects the Southern border of the settlement, the sea lies to the East and a palisade wall runs along the North and Western borders of the main town. Farmland lies outside of these walls, primarily to the North.

As property of Port Manteau, Port Clarence receives some protection from the Manteran Navy; a sailing ship - Windspirit - is assigned to the waters around Port Clarence as a deterrent against pirates or incursions by other Old World powers.

Infrastructure
Port Clarence has a dock large enough for two sailing ships to dock.

Some coastal tracks and paths that lead to other minor settlements are used often enough to be defined, but there are no built roads.

Notable Clarenceurs
Gewalder Holt - Disgraced Governor

Jermaine Klutz - Innkeeper

Krederik Theen - Sheriff

Garin Platebeard - Blacksmith