The Gem of the Copper Isles
Welcome to the bustling port of commerce known as The Gem of the Copper Isles! Anything you desire, you can buy here, regardless of legality. Visit our glamorous spires, relax in any one of the glittering temples, or simply shop to your hearts content in any of the open air markets that stretch across the city like gossamer spiderwebs! Just keep your purse close and watch your step, lest you fall prey to the real power in the city, the Rogue King 's court
Demographics
Although there is a large population of merchants that visit and even reside long term in the Gem, the main residents are the members of the Rogue King's court, the thieves, assassins, grifters, cutpurses, fancy ladies, and other disreputable characters that give the city its reputation. It is not that the Gem has more crime than any other city, and indeed, it may even have less violent crime than most places. It's just that this is where all the people who make their living outside the law come to find a safe harbor.
Government
Nominally, the Queen of the Copper Isles is in charge of the the Gem, as it is technically the capitol city of the Copper Isles. In reality, the Rogue King is the ultimate authority within the city, and though he leaves the Queen and her court to their own business, both groups know that it is only a polite fiction. Anyone planning large political or social maneuvers in the Gem will be sure to pay their respects at the Rogue King's court before they begin.
The Rogue King "taxes" the residents of the city by way of taking a percentage of revenue generated from any crimes, as well as collecting protection money from most of the more reputable businesses. Depending on the personality of the current Rouge King, this money may go into his personal coffers, or go back into the community in the form of food distributions, creche programs, and festivals.
The Rogue King "taxes" the residents of the city by way of taking a percentage of revenue generated from any crimes, as well as collecting protection money from most of the more reputable businesses. Depending on the personality of the current Rouge King, this money may go into his personal coffers, or go back into the community in the form of food distributions, creche programs, and festivals.
Type
City
Population
~800,000
Inhabitant Demonym
Gemmite
Location under
Owner/Ruler
Characters in Location
