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| === Culture === | === Culture === | ||
| - | The history and culture of the Free Cities is far too rich and complex to do justice in a short segment, and there are far too many to list here. Some are feudal holdings, others serene republics, and a few have more obscure forms of government. Some value commerce, other are bellicose, and a rare breed that simply wishes to be left alone. Suffice to say, there are dozens of them, each trying their best to rise from the ashes of the Renazzan Empire following its collapse at the hands of the Dath hordes. There are, however, a few which are culturally and historically significant enough to warrant further detail. | + | The history and culture of the Free Cities is far too rich and complex to do justice in a short segment, and there are far too many to list here. Some value commerce, other are bellicose, and there is a rare breed that simply wishes to be left alone. Suffice to say, there are dozens of them, each trying their best to rise from the ashes of the Renazzan Empire following its collapse at the hands of the Dath hordes. There are, however, a few which are culturally and historically significant enough to warrant further detail. |
| - | Renazzo is by far the most famous of the Free Cities thanks to its legacy as the birthplace of the Renazzan Empire, which once controlled the entirety of the coast of the Western Sea. The Renazzans of today hold no territory outside some farmland near their walls, but they still pick fights with their neighbors to try to relive the glory days. Their currency is also commonly used among the other Free Cities, though the larger ones like Renazzo | + | Renazzo is by far the most famous of the Free Cities thanks to its legacy as the birthplace of the Renazzan Empire, which once controlled the entirety of the coast of the Western Sea. The Renazzans of today hold no territory outside some farmland near their walls, but they still pick fights with their neighbors to try to relive the glory days. Their currency is also commonly used among the other Free Cities, though the larger ones like Terni and Vasto mint their own coins. |
| The wealthiest of the Free Cities is Terni, located on and island of the same name. It is well-situated as a resupply for ships travelling across the Western Sea rather than along its coast, and they have take full advantage of this geographical edge to become a mercantile powerhouse. Much trade between the far-flung nations on either side of the sea flows through Terni, and even a small slice of that is enough to make Terni one of the wealthiest cities on this strip of the Roll. | The wealthiest of the Free Cities is Terni, located on and island of the same name. It is well-situated as a resupply for ships travelling across the Western Sea rather than along its coast, and they have take full advantage of this geographical edge to become a mercantile powerhouse. Much trade between the far-flung nations on either side of the sea flows through Terni, and even a small slice of that is enough to make Terni one of the wealthiest cities on this strip of the Roll. | ||
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| === Inhabitants === | === Inhabitants === | ||
| - | You will find all sorts of people in the Free Cities with all manner of dispositions and beliefs. Thanks to the diverse climate and terrain, as well as their interconnectedness with other nations, all manner of dress and style are found there. | + | You will find all sorts of people in the Free Cities with all manner of dispositions and beliefs. Thanks to the diverse climate and terrain, as well as their interconnectedness with other nations, all manner of dress and style are found there. |
| ==== Geography ==== | ==== Geography ==== | ||