Atresa
Set at the mouth of a river Atresa is best known as the trading capital of the world, and is often considered a city of soft merchants. This title is equal parts accurate and inaccurate. While the city has a thriving trade culture to call the city soft would be a gross simplification. It has recently become the heart of an empire spanning most of Eastern Kalin after its conquest/annexation of Virnos and Ibrim as well as land in The Nation of Ghosts.
The city is also known for being the origin city of the Guilds, as the Guild Compact was drafted and signed in Atresa.
Like many cities the easy to access and public areas are well kept and guarded, however wandering off the beaten path could land you in trouble. Despite the wealth flowing into the city, crime is not unheard of.
Atresa is ruled by the Primor, who oversees the Council of Prime Lords. Positions on the council are historically gifted and awarded with the Primor’s wishes and approval of the Council, they can also be taken away in such a manner. While the Council may write and declare laws, all laws must be signed off by the Primor.
Demographics
A large middle class, with a moderate poor class and a small high class. Middle class makes a lot of money running small shops and stores, working as soldiers or traders, or working for the guilds. Poor works menial jobs. The rich are Guild Masters, Master Traders, and Nobles/Prime Lords.
Government
Atresa is ruled by the Primor, who oversees the Council of Prime Lords. Positions on the council are historically gifted and awarded with the Primor’s wishes and approval of the Council, they can also be taken away in such a manner. While the Council may write and declare laws, all laws must be signed off by the Primor.
Defences
A very spread out city along rivers and streams near the ocean. Very much a port city. Not many outer walls, instead the walls are mostly in the central capital district. Mostly relies on the enemy not getting to the city for survival, though they can survive a siege in the Capital district. Its recent military advancements have led to the city itself not needing to worry overly about defense as the combined militaries of Atresa and its protectorates keep the city more than safe.
Industry & Trade
Mostly trading. The city is known for trade and for its guilds, which are a huge factor in both its defense and economy.
Infrastructure
A lot of traders and shipwrights.
Guilds and Factions
Atresa is where the guild compact was signed, making them a huge part of it. The city survives off the guilds, with much of its middle class working for them, and much of its defense coming from them. Guild Arexos is headquartered here.
Alternative Name(s)
City of Soft Merchants, The Gate to the East
Type
Metropolis
Population
905,403
Inhabitant Demonym
Atresan
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