Montfort

General data

Roughly 20 years ago, Montfort was a dirty little town, with a poor population who led a meagre existence primarily based on subsistence farming. Lord Roger Benton, Baron of Carnarvon has ruled this area since achieving his coronet in his early 30's. His enlightened rule, combining low taxation, stable laws and regulations, and encouragement of business along with some careful investments in roads and other infrastructure have combined with fortunate location, generally mild weather, and other factors to produce an extended period of growth and prosperity. Today, Montfort is an affluent city, with a substantial marketplace, a few truly wealthy merchants, and a thriving population. Work is widely available, with skilled artisans always in demand, and jobs available even for the unskilled and untrained. Goods of every description can be obtained...for a price! One of the locally famous areas is the Dragons Inn. In the same room, one can find the mayor and several judges lunching at one table, and a group of adventurers discussing evil spells and wizards' gold at another. Crime is low in Montfort, although not unheard of...the city watch is competent if not excellent. Most of the people are decent, honest, peaceable folk who are friendly to strangers and each other if given the chance. Conversely, they are prepared to deal with criminal behavior if necessary. Hooliganism, such as fighting and brawling in public houses, can result in a sentence to the stocks, or to jail; more serious crimes are dealt with appropriately.