Free Cities

The Free Cities of the Vieurais Sea, also known simply as the Free Cities, is a collection of affiliated cities situated on the north eastern region of the Vieurais Sea, close to the Empire of Parchura, and the islands of Sailand. The term "Free Cities" is predominantly used to refer to the three major port cities that comprise the bulk of their population, Cape Hope, Kerrickton, and Barquetown, but several other smaller settlements actually fall under their governance.

The Free Cities are highly populated for their size, and their heavily trade-based economy ensures that their population is diverse. Many trading folk maintain holdings in the cities, and a variety of sailors from across the world put into port there on a regular basis.

The cities are run by a complex intermingling collection of councils that are each given domain over various aspects of life in the lands under their jurisdictions. These councils then delegate a representative of their views to be their voice in the Grand Council, which is convened to rule on far-reaching rulings or grave matters of criminal law.