Riga is a mining colony founded by the Coringian Empire. It is run by a local Jarl, appointed by the Emperor himself, who oversees the mining operations that supply the Empire with iron ore and salt. The majority of the mining is conducted by humanoid slaves primarily from the Wilderlands, and human slaves either captured on the Hesterherre, or bought in Greek slave markets. There are private mines operated in the colony, The Ericson Mine and the Broken Hammer mine, but they both pay a significant tax to the Empire for the privilege.