Region of Wilemette

The Region of Wilemette is one of the divisions of land within the kingdom of Fleur. It is the area of land around the capital of Wilemberg which is ruled by the Queen of Flowers directly.

Description
The region of Wilemette encompasses the area directly around Wilemberg, the capital city of Fleur. It stretches along the coast from the Southern Duchy of Varden to the Koraea Province in the North. The region is directly controlled by the Wilem Royal Family, making it the place where the Queen has the most control. The region along the coast is covered in waving yellow grasses, wildflowers, farms and vineyards, and the occasional grove. Low rolling hills interrupt a bit of the region's flatness, though overall it is possible to see breaks in the terrain for miles due to the level nature of the area. The coastal region of Wilemette is highly elevated above sea level, with steep cliffs falling off sharply into sand or gravel beaches. To the north, these cliffs become harsher and the sea more wild. Usually however the coast is mild with crystalline blue waters.

The major productions within Wilemette are wheat, flowers, fruit, other grains, fish, luxury goods, and art objects. Its infrastructure is very good, with well kept roads and waterways. The region is home to two major rivers: the Imogeneaux and the Cybille. Many tributaries come off these larger rivers, though the region is mostly free of lakes.

Cities, Towns, and Villages
Wilemberg is the largest city in the region as well as the kingdom, being its capital. Prior to 30 AE it was known as Vinyen. It is a truly modern city, especially after its renovations in the late 80s ME under Queen Lorelai Wilem of Flowers, in which the entire city was remodeled in the Neo-Fleurian Revival style, also called Fleurian Nouveau. The city was made the capital in 30 AE by Queen Hestia Wilem of Flowers and since then all reigning monarchs have lived there at the palace Evermere. Wilemberg is known for being a bohemian city full of artists and wistful young adults. Its modernity is somewhat looked down on by the neighboring nations as being dirty or non traditional. The city is the cultural center of Fleur.

The other city within the region is Vedro on the coast north of Wilemberg. Vedro is a smaller city focused on maritime activity, trade, and is popular among artists looking for a quieter metropolitan life than that offered in Wilemberg. There are also the towns of Lembert, Zidonia, and Benali. Lembert is located on the coast north of Vedro and is of a medium size, with walls of exquisite make and ornament. The town is built around the old monastery of Saint Bernedect. It is known for its exquisite soft cheese called Lemberti. Zidonia is an interior town, near the border with the Duchy of Montestaea. It is an older town, once a great city that was decimated in the Sister's War, now a bustling township on the edge of Fleur's warmer regions. It is an older style, with crumbling old walls and ancient stone buildings. Finally, there is Benali in the interior, which is a town started by Ihjargan immigrant workers in 362 AE. The town is unique in its Ihjargan style architecture, culture, and style. It is famous for the quality of fruit produced in the orchards it sustains. Several hamlets and villages litter the Wilemette region such as Hanlet, Redrock, Maulen, Zirka, Donette, and others.

History
Prior to the Sister's War of 133 AE, the area of Wilemette was much smaller and of a different name, though this name is lost to time. After the lands of Forzen were seceded to Fleur, the area was expanded due to the region then being used mostly for the production of grains and crops. The territory controlled by the royals, now the Duchy of Montestaea, shifted upwards allowing Wilemette to encompass more fertile farmland. Eventually, when Wilemberg became the capital, the region switched from being a province to an area under the direct control of the Royal Family. Since then it has been called Wilemette.