Follysgate
Follysgate is a large city state located on the south-eastern shore of Xin. Located where Freeman River enters Merchant's Bay, Follysgate is a bustling trading port filled with people from all over Tudyi.
Demographics
Follysgate's population is mostly Human.
While there are no strict class distinctions between inhabitants, there is a clear separation between the wealthy and the poor. The city is run in favor of the wealthy often at the expense of Follysgatons of less wealth. This creates a tension and clear separation between the two groups as they each vie for more power and influence.
The Wealthy
The wealthy inhabitants of Follysgate reside mostly on the northern shore of the Freeman River within the main walls of the city.
The Poor
The poor Follysgatons live either on the outskirts of the main walls of the city in large slums, or near the docking ward where the city's infrastructure is largely collapsing into the bay.
Government
The City of Follysgate is run by a Plutocracy of merchants known as The Enlightened Council of Follysgate. Any citizen of Follysgate can be elected to the Council in an election known as the Grand Selection (or more commonly called the Rat Race). In each election, a limited number of votes are allowed, and each vote is auctioned off to the highest bidder. As such, only the most wealthy member of Follysgate can secure a vote in the election.
Industry & Trade
Follysgate's main source of wealth and income is acquired through being the first trading stop on Xin that ships make coming from the west. As such, Follysgate has developed incredibly powerful trading guilds as well as financial institutions.
Because of the incredible amount of wealth within Follysgate, many industries have concentrated around the city. Mercenary companies, arms dealers, and luxury importers have all developed large strongholds within the city.
Guilds and Factions
Type
Large city
Owning Organization
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