Ghyll:Iganefta

Hmm, a dibby, little travelogue, perhaps? Well, in any case, I should be able to do something with this. --Doctor Phineas Crank 09:55, 7 Nov 2004 (EST)

I don't envy you. Iganefta has 12 (?) articles linking to it (not to mention all the non-article links). --Jcowan 10:25, 8 Nov 2004 (EST)

In Brief

The twin cities of Iganefta and Iganefta-on-the-Sea are the Southernmost "civilized" settlements on Ghyll. Most famous for being the Southern terminus of the Cataract Road, Iganefta is a brisk two lele walk from the Azura Mines and a mere 1200 lele East of the infamous mountaineering challenge, Mount Yurch. In fact, Iganefta has hosted so many expeditions to Mount Yurch that the locals often refer to it as The Grim Mr. Yurch.

Iganefta has been referred to as a "City of Settlements" by her native historians and scholars due to the inclusive nature of her growth. The original "Old City" district has existed since there are any records of the general area and has grown steadily ever since swallowing smaller settlements, often without their consent. It has been suggested by certain hyper-conservative political wags that, at the current rate of encroachment, the roughly 300 lele of rough terrain that separate Iganefta and Iganefta-on-the-Sea will vanish in a few short years.

It is somewhat unclear just when Iganefta-on-the-Sea became more than the simple resort town from which she started. What is abundantly clear, however, is that Iganefta-on-the-Sea is very expensive and highly exclusive. Certainly considered one of the most wealthy and exclusive settlements in Ghyll, Iganefta-on-the-Sea sports many richly appointed villas and retreats with spectacular views the Dagger Seas, for which the district is named. Originally settled by retired sea captains, Iganefta-on-the-Sea has overcome her "quaint" history with the infusion of both old and new money. Indeed, it is rumored that the local branch of the Harrabloon Bank is the wealthiest in all of Ghyll.

Political Significance and Current Events

Conflict That Is Not Happening Doggerel plague Furious Apple Grimporke Grimoire Grommies first recorded in Iganefta in -153 EC. The family currently owns the Iganefta Recorder, acquired in -93 EC after a duel between Daffid Grommie (-116 EC to -41 EC) and the paper’s founder Thoedore Aspic.

Daffid died in -41 EC, control of the paper and family company was assumed by his youngest son Rikkard Grommie (-80 EC to -8 EC). Rikkard added many new operations including a chain of casinos, a theme park, and entertainment halls. With this came powerful influence in the halls of government.

Upon Rikkard’s death, control of the business and the newspaper passed to the current patriarch, Thureau Grommie, who was born in -52 EC. Thureau has benefited from the accumulated business and political wisdom of the two previous generations. As such, he has become the most powerful person in Iganefta. His influence within the government is almost total and his ability to manipulate public opinion is so great that people are generally ignorant about the level of influence the Grommies now have.