Ellesmere
After the defeat of Asmodeus and his devils the ruling empire of Banreath was no more. It's capital of Candleburn sunken into a crater along with most of its government and wealth. Those who remained from the city set out to resettle the area, as new borders were drawn and a new leader established. Queen Sanasria Shey, once the bad omen of Banreath now its divine champion. Fighting hard for a unified defense against the declining planar boundaries, her push for innovation drew the last of the remaining mages of the Academia Arcana, the engineers of the Arcanatech Foundries, and every tinkerer and enchanter from across the continent. It was the combined effort of these that brought the shining new capital of Ellesmere to the skies, aloft in the space above the crater that swallowed its predecessor.
Demographics
Elves 20%, Dwarves 15%, Humans 12%, Planetouched 10%, Other Races 43%
Government
Despite serving as the seat of Queen Sanasria Shey, the city of Ellesmere retains some sovereignty through the independent councils who carry out the administration of the city alongside Queen Shey.
The Merchant's Court
Representing merchant barons, local lords, and anyone of high wealth and station is the Merchant's Court. They are responsible for advocacy and representation in regards to the economic prosperity of the people of Ellesmere. Many citizens though have accused the Court of catering only to the needs of the wealthiest business owners. This discontent, combined with numerous labor strikes over the course of several years, led to the creation of the Hearthborne Council.Hearthborne Council
Formed after the Han-tanuri labor strikes, the Hearthborne Council is a rotating body of community elected leadership. Each of the burrows of the city elects one member of the community to represent them at court meetings, with the primary goal of addressing the hardships faced by regular people living within the city. These grievances can cover a wide variety of topics, from economic disparities to policing inequities, loss of quality of life within the lower rings of the city, and even religious and social issues.
Founding Date
1758 MD
Type
Capital
Population
275,000
Location under
Owner/Ruler
Owning Organization
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