Falen (settlement)

Falen is a small city-state in central Lasef founded by Iubitar Avaddon, Morric Cnihyll, and Sulil Amartima following the War on Selene. It is named for the demon Falen. Attractions includes Lake Vurig in Rubelos Park, a popular hangout during cold winters, as snowfall causes the lake to steam and turns the park into a comfortable sauna.

History
The land on which Falen is built belongs to the Kingdom of Ethrogia long before the establishment of Falen. The tower that would later house the Parliament is first a vacation home for Ethrogian prince Iubitar Avaddon. The land around his house has a small population, mostly of Iubitar's sometime servants and their families. During this time, the settlement is called "Vurig."

During the War on Selene, Iubitar's house and the the surrounding area become a base for Iubitar's operations. Upon his defeat, he and his followers flee to Falen, and in 713, Falen officially secedes from Ethrogia. Iubitar renames the area Falen. Iubitar Avaddon, Morric Cnihyll, and Sulil Amartima are all named as Co-Chancellors in the Falen Constitution.

In 719, Iubitar Avaddon goes to prison and Morric Cnihyll and Sulil Amartima leave Falen, which becomes a poorly organized parliamentary republic.

In 733, Nenan Avaddon frees Iubitar Avaddon from prison and slaughters the Falen parliament. He becomes dictator of Falen.

In 734, conflict between Falen and the Unseelie Court results in the fall of the Unseelie Court. That same year, Ethrogia marches on Falen. Aalicar supports Falen in the conflict.

In 749 and 754, the Falen-Dinerian war flares up twice.

Nenan Avaddon is murdered in 757 by Caraln Uroea and a co-conspirator.

Administration
Falen is originally led by three co-chancellors, called by the Dinerian term an ayyhn. Leadership is later handed over to a parliament, then usurped by a dictator, and taken again by three co-chancellors.

Geography
Falen is situated next to the fiery Lake Vurig, which keeps Falen more temperate than the rest of Lasef. It has an oceanic climate, with cool summers and mild to chilly winters.

Demographics
The original population of the Falen territory is Ysef. The majority of the immigrants from the War on Selene are White Elves. Within a couple of generations, much of the population is a new mixed race, also called Falen.

Language
Lasefi, Ethrogian, and Dinerian are all spoken in Falen. Ethrogian is the language most used by the upper class, including in the government, but much of the official terminology of the government is in Dinerian. Gledenese is a minority language.

Cuisine
Bread is the staple food in Falen. Households prepare their own dough and bring it to the public oven, which is attended by a baker. Cilantro is used in many of Falen's dishes. On special occasions, poultry stuffed with sage is a popular dish.