City of Arelcese

Grande City of Arelcese

Economy
City of Arelcese's great wealth is driven by trade, this only enhanced with the creation of sky ships. The city's rulers strive to craft policies favorable to commerce (and their own interests). Taxes in the city are very Heavy since the rule of Emperor Vardamir Ri'dun I.

The city is a major hub for commerce on the Radak ocean and its most common trading partners include _____.

Main export:  olive oil, wine, pottery, and metalwork

Main imports: cheese, perfumes, glass, barley, wheat, rugs, and ivory

Government
Currently ruled by the Pusdo Grand Council which is chaired by a chief executive, a position currently held by Emperor Vardamir Ri'dun I. The Council has twelve high seats (including the chief executive ) and a variable number of low seats. Most of the city's administrative positions are filled by members of the Council, the more sought after titles going to members of the High Council. The position of High Lord is held for life and decided upon by the High Council.

the Grand Council once held actual authority, but now technically only an advisory council since the rise of Emperor Vardamir Ri'dun I.

Ranks in goverment:

Lord- High lord- Someone who sits on the grande council. Low lord- land owner and can sit on the grand council, but hold a low seat.

High Governor- Overseer of the inner workings of the city

Quaestor- someone who supervised the financial affairs of the city-state and conducted audits. can only be held by a lord

Aedile-  responsible for maintenance of public buildings and regulation of public festivals. They also have power to enforce public order.

Prefect- is a title of varying definition, but which, basically, refers to the leader of an administrative area.

Magistrate- lawyers who hear cases in tribunals. A Chef Magistrate is a Judge