The City of Kerma

"Wealth is the only true power. Without wealth, there is no freedom and there is no peace. And here we have plenty of all there." - Nomisma Psaros, Councilor of The Lakeside District

The City of Kerma is the bacon of civilization in The Freelands. Individuals from all over Merkia travel here to trade their goods free from the restrictions of their homelands and thus it has become one of the most diverse cities in the world. All forms of currency are accepted within the city and many strange and exotic goods can be found in its bustling markets. The city has also pledged an oath of neutrality so many diplomatic meetings between the other regions of Merkia take place there.

Government

The City of Kerma is run as a Plutocracy, with matters of importance being decided by a group colloquially known as The Council of Coin. This council is made up of the richest resident from each of the different districts, because of this most of the council's decisions are in favor of consolidating their own personal wealth, rather than benefiting the city as a whole. There is only a single law within the City of Kerma that cannot be overturned by the council and that is the Law of Peace which ensures that no individual shall lose their life unjustly within the city.

Defences

Numerous mercenary companies take up security contracts for the merchants in the city. The largest of these is The Kermian Knights who act as a defacto city guard ensuring the Law of Peace is maintained. The outside of the city is surrounded by a large wall on three sides with the shores of Iska's tear covering the fourth side. As Kerma has pledged neutrality with all other regions this wall is less for defense against armies, but rather attack from the numerous monsters that inhabit The Freelands. Many large siege weapons, such as ballistae and cannons, are mounted on this wall to aid in this effort. However, with the rise of The Champions Lodge, the population of monsters around the city has significantly dropped, making it a relatively safe area of The Freelands.

Infrastructure

There are seven districts within The City of Kerma. The Canal District, The Champions District, The Forge District, The Garden District, The Lakeside District, The Market District, and The Temple District.

Type

Large city

Population

20,000

Location under

The Freelands