(Settlement) Friedberg Imperial City

Friedberg is an Imperial City located in the Holy Roman Empire.

• Coat of Arms/Flag:
• General Alignment: Lawful Neutral
• Settlement Size: Small Town
• Corruption: Low; Crime: Moderate; Economy: Moderate; Law: High; Lore: High; Society: Moderate
• Qualities: Fortified, Historical, Legend-haunted
• Danger: Moderate
• Demographics:
• Country: Holy Roman Empire
• Government: Republic
• Legislature: Council of Nobles and Wealthy merchants
• Population: 10,000
• Places of interest: Castle of the Count, Cathedral of Saint Michael, Roman Ruins of Frankfurt
• Current Ruler: Count of Friedberg
• Other Notable residents: None specified
• Marketplace:
• Base Value: 500 gp; Purchase Limit: 5000 gp; Spellcasting: 3rd
• Minor Items: Masterwork weapons and armor, potions, scrolls Medium Items: Magic weapons and armor, magical items, alchemical items Major Items: Rare magical items, artifacts, powerful spell components

The demographics of the area are predominantly Germanic, with a blend of Celtic and Slavic influences. The official language spoken in Friedberg is German, although Latin is also commonly used. The capital city, Friedberg, is a fortified town boasting a population of over 10,000 inhabitants. The government structure is that of a feudal monarchy, with a local ruler, the Count of Friedberg, who answers to the Holy Roman Emperor. The legislature is composed of a council of nobles and wealthy merchants.

Friedberg is rich in history and culture, with various places of interest to visit. The grand Castle of the Count is a must-see, as well as the beautiful cathedral of Saint Michael. Visitors can also explore the ancient ruins of the Roman city of Frankfurt. However, Friedberg is also rumored to be home to various mythical and folklore monsters, such as the giant Kelpie said to reside in the rivers and the terrifying Barghest said to haunt graveyards at night. Furthermore, some locals believe in the existence of a powerful sorcerer who dwells in the Black Forest, who is said to have the ability to shapeshift into a wolf.

The coat of arms of Friedberg features a black shield with three golden lions, and the flag is a black and gold horizontal stripe. Other settlements in the area include Frankfurt, Aschaffenburg, and Hanau. The predominant religion in Friedberg is Christianity.