Post by Sentinel on Apr 27, 2016 20:41:34 GMT
Archais
Archais is the undisputed spiritual capital of Kaderith, and a city possessed of a militant aspect that rivals even that of the capital city of Keron. The holy city is ran entirely by the dawn's vigil, whom act as both the police force, and the driving political power of the city. Archais was originally a frontier fortress established by the vigil to monitor the orcs; however, due to the cities open connection to the inner sea, and the watchful eye and protective arm of the vigilants of Hemrear, it has grown into a bustling trade city, and the second largest bundle of civilization in the Kaderithian empire.
Politics
As was stated before: the city of Archais is under the firm, and unwavering control of the dawn's vigil. The militant order is perceived to be merciful, but it is also known to root out any challenges to their power in 'their' capital. There are very few elected offices in Archais, and the few that are open are put up by the vigil themselves.
Politicians and nobles do indeed live in Archais, but they're almost always monitored closely by the vigil. That being said, there are a small number of honored noble families that hold sway with the vigilants; these select few exert some moderate power over the flow of politics of Archais. Most notable of the non-vigil influences in Archais are the Seanchor, Dunwove, and Detris families. All politicians in the city act more as figureheads that enact the Vigil's will, but who also advise them, in their specific area of office. Keron has four main political bodies and each is headed by a minister ; the offices are the ministries of war, commerce, the people, and of justice. The ministers of each of these offices is "elected" by the people and then chooses subordinates to fill out their office. Traditionally, members of the four families hold the offices of Archais.
All in all, while there are a few exceptions, the vigil is the law in Archais; and though lawful they may be, they are quite vigilant in the control of their people, and their city.
Climate
The climate of Archais is temperate for most of the year, but brutal in the colder months. During the first three months of the year, Archais is rather cold and wet, with a few rainstorms here and there. During the summer months, Archais approaches low levels of humidity, but that level of heat is rare for the port city and it soon passes.
In the fall and winter of Archais the people that live there huddle in their homes and hobbles. The winter months in the city are brutal, long, and unrelenting. The people of the city have always pulled through though, even during times of meek harvest.
Economics
Archais' is a rich city; protected by the vigil, it is known by all to be a safe trading hub. Merchants, and tradesman congregate to the city and it welcomes them with open arms. The city runs on a free-market system--albeit with heavy taxation being paid to the government.