The Township of Grense

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Township of Grense

1992

 

"Shall I worship the strong man? Shall you worship the tallest among you? No, for the glory of GOD is not in mere magnitude, but in His fullness and His perfection." (Spirit 1:15-17)

 

 

Spoiler

Here is a very brief, in character, overview of a little town called Grense located in the Lowlands.

 

David Teniers

 

In this year, our humble people gathered under the Lemon Hill, formed what will be known as our bountiful township of Grense. With the guidance of Mother Clover the bricks have been laid for this small town to soon become a bastion of our most Holy  Mother Church. To thrive in GOD’s light where others did not.

【☩】A brief history

The people of Grense find their beginnings amidst the meadows and hills of the Middenland. A time of despair had seen their home scattered and destroyed, and their tribe spread across the lands. It was in this home that, as a people, they had attained their disposition towards Martial tradition and skills of the land, a disposition which they brought with them into the Lowlands at the foot of the Lemonhill.

In seeking a new beginning and in the hopes of a re-integration amidst the peoples of God, were they allowed to settle upon the plains below the Hill of Lemons. This agreement between Tiberias Van Aert, and the High Priest, Fleeper I. came to bring prosperity and traffic to the once barren region. Thus governs Sir Tiberias the town of Grense as its appointed protector. Once more the markets of the Lemon hill see commerce, and its streets at the center of Grense, find people traveling through them.

The Hills are furthermore now stoutly defended by the men and women of the Grensewacht, whose ranks are composed of the people of the town of Grense. They who would style themselves the watch have kept a diligent and dutiful vigil upon the roads which lead in and out of the peninsula, with an abundance of perilous encounters already repelled and defeated.

 

Jan Steen

The people of Grense now climb towards a brighter future. For once in many decades can they at last feel proud to be who they are. They can at last sing and toil the land, fight and smile the Sun's smile. They can at last reach the height of the rock and shout to the world. “God is with us.” And so it is, and so it shall be.

 

 

【☩】The purpose of Grense

 

Grense stands as a testament to agricultural tradition. Its fields are fertile and they provide the opportunity for any who wish to till the land in peace to do so to their heart’s content. The local smith provides the workers with the proper tools for their jobs and also helps bolster the town’s militia.

The Grensewacht provides protection on the roads that travel into and out of the Lemon hill along with those that head westwards beyond the hills themselves. The men of the Grensewacht are committed to the safety of the peninsula and are willing to lay down their lives to ensure that threats do not roam free. Such stout spirit has resulted in a well disciplined force which thanks to the local smithy, is also quite well equipped.

 

 

Jacob van Spreeuwen

 

Grense also provides  what many would hope to expect in a feudal heartlandic society, as it seeks to revitalize old Burgs of the past. Too long has a stench of modernity permeated.

The Town itself is positioned upon a vital crossroads, with three continental highways converging upon the peninsula, and a Cloud Temple’s anchor directly above the hill of Grense. It is poised to play a part in the continent’s trade, acting as a midpoint for the different trade routes of Braevos.

Those who pick up their bags and move into Grense will find many opportunities to fill, in all aspects of society as is common when one builds a settlement from the ground up entirely. With our on-demand construction work and our varied positions, it is certain that anyone will find a place that they enjoy within our humble town, free of tax. May God be with you as you make your way to the Lemonhill.

 

Spoiler

 

 

[olpx 1013]

"Remarkable work" the captain would remark at the missive

[Haseroth 1740]

"Amen brother." Said the soldier of the Grenswacht who had just finished preparing the six different medals and crosses which they shall hand over to people for their good performance.

[sam33497 7377]

The hands of Sirius Mareno were clasped together in prayer within a homestead of Grense, determined in his journey to find piety and righteousness in a world of decadence and corruption.

[Mickaelhz 4300]

The Patriarch of House Mareno is happy to have settled alongside his Burgundy friends.

[Orlanth 4667]

Calias Mareno made sure to refill the tomato barrels within the square.

[Petsch2k 1851]

"What a cozy town, I can't wait to settle here." Samael the Cursed stated simply.

 

Spoiler

 

[wolfdwg 2677]

A diligent guardsman would patrol the roads to Grense and around the surrounding lands. Joren Hofmeijer of the Grensewacht stayed ever vigilant for darkspawn, and Haenseni hired raiders. 

[Mirvam 485]

Constantine Mareno stood guard as usual,

looking over his humble home town of Grense,
as he brushed his magnificent mustache.