Overview

Juniper Hills is one of the two districts in the upper city. It is a rustic outdoors-man district where people with wilderness occupations and the military thrive. It's a fresh and active place.

The single cottages or mall groups of only a few houses in Juniper Hills are often a bit isolated. Trees dominate the cityscape. The exception is Ydalir Village. This is a military camp with many wooden cottages. There's also military training grounds and buildings. Juniper Hills is a favourite district to live in for hunters, foragers and Ydalir.

Importance

Juniper Hill is essential for the defence of Fensalir. In case enemies attack Fensalir people in the other district may flee to Juniper Hills.

Population

The population during times of peace isn't high, but the district can house more people in case of unrest. Many Ydalir members live here, with families or without. The district is popular among hunters. There are also people who keep goats and other hardy livestock. Some forage berries, nuts and edible wild vegetables.

Goods and Services

The Ydalir’s work is a service of major importance to Fensalir and Myrkvior. Businesses in this district are often revolving around the Ydalir's needs. There are for example local general shops and some taverns.

Typical goods are a high-quality weapon made by renowned smiths and bowyers. Other businesses make winter clothing and wilderness equipment for Ydalir and civilians alike.

There are small scale businesses which produce foodstuffs. Fensalir goat cheese comes in many variants. The district provides the city with smoked venison and fish. Condiments and jams made of wild berries are also produced here. Small anonymous home distilleries make “Forest Star”. This is a legendary strong alcoholic liquor from Fensalir.

Noteworthy landmarks

The military camp named Ydalir Village is the main landmark here. It rises as a natural fort in the middle of Juniper Hills, on a big plateau that is the highest area in Fensalir. Natural ridges surround it and give it an irregular shape. Manmade stone walls reinforce the gaps in the ridges.

The Ydalir Watchtower is a high and sturdy wooden tower. It sits on the very highest point of Ydalir Village. You can see the whole city from the top of the tower and you can even see all the way to The Gates of Melrath.

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