Cities and Towns of the Grand Duchy
All cities in the Grand Duchy of Frostbite Falls operate under a Royal Charter. This defines the area of the city and establishes its right to operate autonomously from the rest of the region. Each city is governed by a Lord Mayor and a Committee for Civic Improvement. The Lord Mayor is a member of the Royal Family who resides within the city and is appointed by the Committee. They are appointed for 1 year terms and may be reappointed by the Committee for any number of terms. The Committee is elected to two-year terms and in conjunction with the Lord Mayor enacts laws not inconsistent with Sovereign Ordinances. Cities must maintain at least one member of the Royal Family or it loses its Royal Charter and reverts to the status of a town under the jurisdiction of the region.
The City of Frostbite Falls
Location: Frostbite Falls Proper
Population: 1 million
Lord Mayor: Duchess Ecaterina Elena
Description: The City of Frostbite Falls is in the oldest and largest city in the nation. It sits in a valley at the foot of the Grimalyas just beneath Whynchatakea Peak. It is the closest city to the Grand Duke's residence at Abominable Manor, and so it contains most of the Department and Office buildings of the government. The city is a major tourist destination for winter alpine sports and was the host of the first Nations Winter Olympics.
Population: 1 million
Lord Mayor: Duchess Ecaterina Elena
Description: The City of Frostbite Falls is in the oldest and largest city in the nation. It sits in a valley at the foot of the Grimalyas just beneath Whynchatakea Peak. It is the closest city to the Grand Duke's residence at Abominable Manor, and so it contains most of the Department and Office buildings of the government. The city is a major tourist destination for winter alpine sports and was the host of the first Nations Winter Olympics.
The Town of Submerbia
Location: Frostbite Falls Proper
Population: 500
Lord Mayor: none
Description: Submerbia is an aquatic town near the Scariana Trench beneath the Lake of the Woods. It started out as a research facility for scientist studying the oceanography and geology of the trench, but during the Ice Cold War it became a refuge due to its remoteness. The town was granted a Royal Charter to operate as a city under the Grand Duke, becoming the Grand Duchy's smallest, but most densely populated city.
During the revolution the city was destroyed by depth charges which caused numerous breaches and flooded the entire city. It has since become occupied by a colony of Nereids who followed the naval assault of Duchess Juliet. It was downgraded to a town as it has no Lord Mayor. The town continues to function under the direction of Countess Calypso, a former queen.
Population: 500
Lord Mayor: none
Description: Submerbia is an aquatic town near the Scariana Trench beneath the Lake of the Woods. It started out as a research facility for scientist studying the oceanography and geology of the trench, but during the Ice Cold War it became a refuge due to its remoteness. The town was granted a Royal Charter to operate as a city under the Grand Duke, becoming the Grand Duchy's smallest, but most densely populated city.
During the revolution the city was destroyed by depth charges which caused numerous breaches and flooded the entire city. It has since become occupied by a colony of Nereids who followed the naval assault of Duchess Juliet. It was downgraded to a town as it has no Lord Mayor. The town continues to function under the direction of Countess Calypso, a former queen.
The Town of Watchowee Falls
Location: Frostbite Falls Proper
Population: 975
Lord Mayor: None
Description: Watchowee Falls is a small community in Frostbite Falls Proper. It was organized as a city under Duchess Samantha; however, it reverted to a town after her death and has since been unable to attract another Lord Mayor. The town is predominantly rural with little industry beyond farming.
Population: 975
Lord Mayor: None
Description: Watchowee Falls is a small community in Frostbite Falls Proper. It was organized as a city under Duchess Samantha; however, it reverted to a town after her death and has since been unable to attract another Lord Mayor. The town is predominantly rural with little industry beyond farming.
The Town of Mucho Loma
Location: The Annex of Moosylvania
Population: 50
Description: Mucho Loma is the only town located in the Annex of Moosylvania. It was founded by settlers who were drawn to the area by the low rent and the belief that it couldn't be as bad as they say. Unfortunately, the place was actually over-hyped. After two years the town was abandoned and the settlers returned to Frostbite Falls Proper. The town sat in disrepair until the Department of the Wilderness assumed control of the Annex. The town functions as the administration complex for the Department. It has no means of self-sufficiency and is dependent on imported goods and supplies.
Population: 50
Description: Mucho Loma is the only town located in the Annex of Moosylvania. It was founded by settlers who were drawn to the area by the low rent and the belief that it couldn't be as bad as they say. Unfortunately, the place was actually over-hyped. After two years the town was abandoned and the settlers returned to Frostbite Falls Proper. The town sat in disrepair until the Department of the Wilderness assumed control of the Annex. The town functions as the administration complex for the Department. It has no means of self-sufficiency and is dependent on imported goods and supplies.