Neo Berrium

Neo Berrium was a small city in eastern Sparwood, where it served as the capital of the duchy of Neo Berrium. It was well-known within the continent for its delicious berries, considered the best around Rathnir.

Establishment of a monarchy
Cretect? What Cretect?

Government
For long, Neo Berrium was ruled by a council formed by trusted members, most of them being the founders or their descendants. Due to its little population, however, there was no clear distinction between classes nor a well-defined hierarchy.

During the summer of 264 TE, population rates grew notably, and the old government lacked the necessary means and coordination to meet the demands of the city; thus, it was agreed to organize a democracy. Elections took place during 265 TE, formed by multiple candidates.

Religion & culture
Neo Berrium practiced primitive forms of worship to the berry bush until its conversion to the makerist church around the year 230 TE, becoming the first region affiliated to makerism in the continent. Despite the newly imported religious beliefs, the old traditions, deeply rooted within the inhabitants of Neo Berrium, left a prominent trace in its society, adopting different connotations.

Heritage
Neo Berrium counted with a few landmarks such as:

The First church of Neo Berrium, which is the first church of Neo Berrium, a simple berrian gothic style structure from early 2023.

Neo Berrium town hall, an historic building dating back to the origins of the city.

Neo Berrium cathedral and its tower, presumably one of the highest points in Sparwood.