Erchel

Erchel is a hilly, rugged region within Hadebrand, currently ruled by {n/a}.

Culture and History
In the middle of Hadebrand lies the wealthy region of Erchel, founded in 539 alongside its sister city of Kalle. Being landlocked and surrounded by strong, wealthy regions, Erchel has thrived on trade with its neighbours since its founding, giving it the epithet of "Land of Merchants" - a name the citizens here seldom forget to flaunt. Despite contributing men to the battle of Halbach in the battle against the Southern Khans, the regular citizens of Erchel were not hugely effected by the subsequent fracturing of Hadebrand; Erchel's citizens prefer to lead than to follow.

Economy
Erchel's main economic strengths are:
 * Timber - the citizens of Erchel have vast forests for felling

It's main weakness are:
 * Agriculture - Although rugged, there is ample space and suitable temperatures for growing crops
 * Lack of ores - Although a few veins dot the landscape, Erchel severely lacks precious ores like iron and gold


 * Lack of luxury goods - Erchel does not have direct access to luxury goods


 * No port access - Erchel is landlocked and has no flowing rivers

Past Rulers
Matthias the Younger 539 - 573

Matthias II 573 - 593

Sigbald the Brash 593 - 623

(Sigbald died with no heir)

Ricfrid I 624 - 677

Ricfrid II 677 - 700