The Normal Times

Erected on the light side of a forest, near the border between the Lowlands and Midlands departments. The city of Bronzeville is the nation’s capital in ore mining and metallurgy. It is one of the only cities of the Lowlands department that has never had severe economic disparities. Markets in Bronzeville have always thrived. In addition to mining and metal work the traditional occupations have been beer brewing, apothecaries, and leather processing. 

Due to its location, Bronzeville and greater Bronze parish are home to many regional services. The municipal radio and Lowland telegram central station are just outside of the city limits. Bronze Parish is home to the Lowland’s regional orphanage and on Bronzeville’s eastern end is the major transportation hub that routes shipping and transport between the Lowlands and Midlands. 

With its blackwood rooftops, elm wood walls and aromatic flowers, Bronzeville has a seductive, woodsy atmosphere. It’s most famous landmark is the Bronze Ballroom, now truly only a landmark in name. Some of the worst elements of the Good Revolution were carried out in Bronzeville. A massacre destroyed the ballroom’s interior, as well as the will of anyone to restore it to glory. 

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