Falaise
| Falaise Falaïse |
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| Grand Lordship | |||
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| Nickname(s): The Town of Waterfalls | |||
| Country |  Order of the Holy Lakes (Hurmu) |
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| Realm |  Normandie |
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| Lordship |  Falaise |
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| Founded | 1374 AN | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Miles Godefroy (Since 1744 AN) | ||
| Population (1750 AN) | |||
| • Total | 420,759 | ||
Falaise is a major city located on the Normandie. It lies in the heart of vast plains and is bisected by the Moine River, which has historically contributed to the city's agricultural and trade prominence. As of the latest estimates, the city has a population of approximately 701,748 inhabitants, making it one of the most populous urban centers in the region.
History
Falaise served as a key city within the Duchy of Normandie until the year 1685, playing a central role in regional governance, commerce, and cultural development. Its strategic location along the Moine River enabled it to act as a crossroads between northern and southern Micras.
Following the fragmentation of the Normandie Duchy, Falaise endured decades of shifting control and political uncertainty. In the early 18th century, the city came under the control of the East and North Normandie (EANN), a Vanic-aligned state structure that emerged in the aftermath of civil and ideological strife across Normandie and its satellite territories.
During the Purification ov Normandie and the subsequent regional realignments in 1745, Falaise remained under EANN administration until mid-1745, when loyalist forces Orton, a powerful anti-Vanic leader, successfully seized control of the city. Orton’s campaign to consolidate territories formerly held by Vanic regimes marked a significant turning point in Falaise's modern history.
Since Orton's capture of the city, Falaise has experienced an era of heavy investment and reconstruction, particularly in infrastructure, civic planning, and regional trade. Orton's regime prioritized the revitalization of urban centers that had suffered under Vanic austerity and mismanagement. Falaise, with its vast surrounding grasslands and fertile river basin, was seen as a natural hub for both agricultural exports and urban expansion. The city experienced a medium-scale pogrom shortly thereafter.
