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| [[Pelervar/The Free Cities Region|Free Cities]] | | [[Pelervar/The Free Cities Region|Free Cities]] | ||
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| [[Pelervar/Zahari Passage|Zahari Passage]] | | [[Pelervar/Zahari Passage|Zahari Passage]] | ||
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|city = Ardaene | |city = Ardaene | ||
|population = 320,000 | |population = 320,000 | ||
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|language = Common | |language = Common | ||
|literacy = Native | |literacy = Native | ||
|tl = 3 | |tl = 3 | ||
|wealth = Comfortable (x2) | |wealth = Comfortable (x2) | ||
|status = -1 to 5 | |status = -1 to 5 | ||
|government = | |government = Merchant Oligarchy, Free City | ||
|cr = 3 | |cr = 3 | ||
|corruption = -1 | |corruption = -1 | ||
|military = $ | |military = $8.96M | ||
|defense = +4 | |defense = +4 | ||
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<p>The population of Ardaene is ~70% human; remainder mixed-race.</p> | |||
<p>~70% | |||
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'''Ardaene''' is the regional capital of the [[Pelervar/Council of the Free Cities|Free Cities]] and the wealthiest and most influential city in the region, set on the [[Pelervar/Zahari Passage|Zahari Passage]] where its harbours command the sea-lanes. It is a merchant oligarchy: real authority rests with the '''Council of Trade Princes''', who govern from the '''High Counting House''', while local magistrates keep the law. | |||
It is also where the [[Pelervar/Council of the Free Cities|Council of the Free Cities]] convenes, which makes Ardaene the political centre of the confederation as well as its commercial one. The city keeps order with its City Watch, harbour guard, and local militia, hiring mercenary companies when it needs more, and it is one of the two great patrons — with [[Pelervar/Port Arenhold|Port Arenhold]] — of the fleets that patrol the Passage. | |||
Ardaene is known for wealth, diplomacy, and the influence of its guilds and temples, and for the endless manoeuvring of rival trade families. It is, in the end, a city ruled by coin, law, and negotiation — and, if the harbour gossip is to be believed, by a good many bargains struck well out of public sight. | |||
== Dependencies == | |||
[[Pelervar/Galvorn|Galvorn]] and [[Pelervar/Brindle|Brindle]] are [[Pelervar/Membership Tiers of the Free Cities|dependent towns]] under Ardaene. | |||
{{NotePelervar|'''Do not confuse''' Ardaene's '''Council of Trade Princes''' (this city's own government) with the [[Pelervar/Council of the Free Cities|Council of the Free Cities]] (the confederation's body). They meet in the same city and share little else.}} | {{NotePelervar|'''Do not confuse''' Ardaene's '''Council of Trade Princes''' (this city's own government) with the [[Pelervar/Council of the Free Cities|Council of the Free Cities]] (the confederation's body). They meet in the same city and share little else.}} | ||
Latest revision as of 05:06, 9 June 2026
| Tier | Free City · Regional Capital |
|---|---|
| Region | Free Cities |
| Ruling body | Council of Trade Princes |
| Seat of power | The High Counting House |
| On | Zahari Passage |
| Ardaene | |
| Population: 320,000 (Search +3) | |
| Physical and Magical Environment | |
| Terrain: Plains | |
| Appearance: Attractive (+1) | Hygiene: 0 |
| Normal Mana (Common Enchantment) | |
| Culture and Economy | |
| Language: Common | Literacy: Native |
| TL: 3 | |
| Wealth: Comfortable (x2) | Status: -1 to 5 |
| Political Environment | |
| Government: Merchant Oligarchy, Free City | |
| CR: 3 (Corruption -1) | |
| Military Resources: $8.96M | Defense Bonus: +4 |
| Notes | |
The population of Ardaene is ~70% human; remainder mixed-race. | |
Ardaene is the regional capital of the Free Cities and the wealthiest and most influential city in the region, set on the Zahari Passage where its harbours command the sea-lanes. It is a merchant oligarchy: real authority rests with the Council of Trade Princes, who govern from the High Counting House, while local magistrates keep the law.
It is also where the Council of the Free Cities convenes, which makes Ardaene the political centre of the confederation as well as its commercial one. The city keeps order with its City Watch, harbour guard, and local militia, hiring mercenary companies when it needs more, and it is one of the two great patrons — with Port Arenhold — of the fleets that patrol the Passage.
Ardaene is known for wealth, diplomacy, and the influence of its guilds and temples, and for the endless manoeuvring of rival trade families. It is, in the end, a city ruled by coin, law, and negotiation — and, if the harbour gossip is to be believed, by a good many bargains struck well out of public sight.
Dependencies
Galvorn and Brindle are dependent towns under Ardaene.