Grüngarten

Taking inspiration from the plant-shaping crafts of the nearby elves of Avareen, Grüngarten has become a master of agriculture and horticulture. While it is just as much of a metropolis with millions of inhabitants as the other Flannish Cities, its buildings are almost hidden beneath the numerous trees, greenhouses, and vertical farms covering most surfaces. Its fruits and vegetables are of the highest quality, and are exported far and wide.

Despite rumors, meat is not actually illegal in Grüngarten. However, it is heavily taxed, and animal husbandry is mainly seen as a necessary part of the agricultural cycles rather than a goal in its own right. Eating meat in public spaces is generally frowned upon, and many citizens are entirely vegetarian. However, this situation has lead to the growth of an organized crime ring called the "Butcher's Guild", who offers cheap meat-based food (of frequently dubious quality) in underground "meat parlors", which also offer other questionable entertainments. Persistent rumors claim that the enemy of the Butcher's Guild end up on the chopping block themselves.