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Structure

3.1 Political & Administrative System

Government Form: Confederation of autonomous Burrowtowns, each governed by a Council of Elders (3-5 members) elected by popular vote every decade.
Leadership: The High Burrowmaster is a rotating position, held by the eldest council member of the most populous town, serving a five-year term to coordinate inter-town matters.
Judiciary: Local magistrates resolve disputes; serious crimes are tried by a Grand Moot, a gathering of all Elders from the involved towns.
Defense/Military: A Militia of the Greenfields—volunteer farmers trained in guerrilla tactics, equipped with slings, short bows, and light spears.

Core Technologies / Magical Schools: Mastery of Herbalism, Stone-Carving, and Runic Agriculture (simple runes that accelerate plant growth).
Sustainable Energy: Wind-mills and water-wheels power grain mills; bioluminescent fungi provide low-level illumination.
Magical-Technical Fusion: Runic Plows embed growth-enhancing glyphs; Healing Herbs are infused with minor restorative spells.
Arcane Risks & Regulations: A Code of Gentle Magic forbids harmful enchantments; misuse results in exile.

Structure & Units: Light infantry (Militia), Scout Swarms (rangers), and Stone-Guard (defensive engineers).
Tactics: Ambushes, fortified earthworks, and use of terrain to offset larger foes.
Alliances/Conflicts: Long-standing peace treaties with the Elven Kingdom of Sylvanos (mutual grain trade) and occasional skirmishes with Orcish raiders from the Iron Wastes.