Mintarn
Mintarn was a popular safe haven for those fleeing the authorities as well as neutral ground for conflicting parties to come to accord. This beautiful island asked no questions and turned no one away.
Laws
Tarnheel Embuirhan ruled Mintarn, beginning around 1357 DR. His skill as a warrior was reputed to be a major contributing factor to his rise to power. Though technically a tyrant, his rule was open-minded and he preferred to let much of the island govern itself. While he ended the frequent conflicts with neighbouring Orlumbor which had been raising the hackles of the Lords' Alliance, he also would not hesitate to use brutal force to restore order or keep pirates in check.
Tarnheel styled himself as a 'tyrant' and people referred to him as 'His Tyrancy'. While he held absolute power, he preferred to reign with a light hand, letting his people get on with their day-to-day lives as they were wont to do. He was aided by his comrades Bharandas Zhan and Szentarr Ravin.
The tradition of tyrannies lasted long after Tarnheel was gone. Every five or six years, a new tyrant would rise and take control, but they always maintained Mintarn's status quo as a free port. Around 1489 DR, during the Tyranny of Dragons, Bloeth Embuirhan was tyrant. She was supposed to be the great-granddaughter of a former tyrant, probably Tarnheel. She ruled the island through its most prosperous days.
Trade & Transport
Pirates and other fugitives from justice held business transactions in Mintarn. Legendary taverns and festhalls were famous for both their food and service, and the high level of inherent danger found within.
Mintarn lager, was a type of golden-colored alcoholic drink exported to the Sword Coast. Another alcohol of note was Mintarn green wine, rarely seen outside the island itself and described to be an acquired taste served cold. Almond brandy, known to be cheaper version of the same drink from the Moonshae, and Best Old Mintarn whiskey, were also distilled and exported from Mintarn.
Mabadann oysters were a popular import for the residents of Mintarn, especially its merfolk population. The oysters were imported in massive water-filled barrels all the way from the Shining Sea where the waters from the Lake of Steam warmed the waters. These delicacies were consumed raw with a squeeze of lemon.
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