Harigas
"Thievery is always thought as a peril of civilized world. Thief is person who disobeys the order and norms of the society. They are outlawed and hunted so their influence can't spread any further. Why then, is Harigas, a city-state where almost everyone is thief in some definition of the word, perhaps the most succesful of all the city-states of Marghuin? This I have wondered many moons, and I haven't yet found the answer."
Alidar Strongtooth
Structure
Harigas is ruled by monarch of Nimblefinger family. Current queen is Tasnaj Nimblefinger, 4th ruler of the Nimblefinger dynasty. Despite this, it is largely known, that throne is not the true power behind actions of Harigas. Harigas is full of crime syndicates which have their fingers in almost every aspect of the city, and it is whispered that one ore more of leaders of these syndicates are the real rulers of Harigas. It is largely suspected that either Galas Dondair, the leader of nefarious Dondair family, or Halon Brightlight, the former leader of local branch of Darksbane corporation, is the puppet master behind the young queen.
Public Agenda
Harigas is the city, where stealing is allowed by the law. Only getting caught is punishable by law. These punishments are always supposed to be carried out by the suffering party, and the caught thief is supposed to accept the given punishment without arguments. Usually punishments are according to theft. A food thief might have to work for a day in the fields gathering food.
Assets
Harigas is the second richest city-state right after Ganado. Their wealth is not due to the natural resources althought lands around the city are very good for agriculture after the source of light is provided. No, Harigas receives most of its wealth by taxation in the valleys of Calacan range. Whole passage through the mountains is filled with fortresses under the Harigas rule, and every passer-by must pay tax in every fortress.
History
There has always been people living in the area around city of Harigas. Even with the lack of natural lightstones it is a ideal place for living, protected by mountains and sea. The city-state itself is considered to be founded at 892 of 12th Millenia when warlord Tien Nimblefinger conquered all the small villages in the area and started to build new large settlement wich was later named as Harigas.
Demography and Population
Harigas is rare city-state in that it's population is largely divided in the areas around the namesake city, and not concentrated in the capital as in other city-states. The settlements hailing under flag of Harigas can be found everywhere around the Calacan range.
Territories
Harigas has strong presence in the valleys of Calacan range. The whole mountain area is conquered and habited by people who swear allegiance to Harigas and ruling Nimblefinger family.
Military
Harigas has a large army, consisting of numerous legions. Most of the troops are positioned in the Calacan range to protect the valleys and ensure that passer-bys pay their taxes to the coffers of Harigas.
Religion
There are no official religions in the Harigas, but Palapan the Hidden, Aenur Crow's Flight and Fatemaster Daianai are revered by many citizens.
Foreign Relations
Harigas is shunned by other city-states because of their heavy taxation in the fortresses of Calacan range. Despite this no one is willing to say anything bad about Harigas or challenge them because Harigas is clearly the greatest military power in the continent of Marghuin.
Agriculture & Industry
Areas around the city of Harigas are fruitful for agriculture, and Harigas produces more food than they need themselves.
Education
People of Harigas are well educated. There is public schools in the city which are made mandatory for all children of ages between 7 and 13. These schools, as well as many other municipal institutions are funded by taxes gathered from travelers in the Calacan range.
Make best of yourself
Founding Date
2nd of Midness in year 892 of 12th Millenia
Capital
Government System
Monarchy, Absolute
Power Structure
Unitary state
Economic System
Market economy
Major Exports
Harigas export some of the food they produce. Another big export is the canvases made in the city-state.
Major Imports
Harigas is mostly dependant on the minerals althought they have made attempts to start mining minerals in the Calacan range. The most important import for Harigas are lightstones, which there are none in area controlled by Harigas.
Location
Controlled Territories
Notable Members
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