Smaragdus



Introduction
Smaragdus (from Latin - Emerald) is a merchant faction founded by Vvikers and Killingstone97. Its description is 'A free merchant state', previously it was called 'Merchants'. The town-state is called Smaragdus, same as the faction, and it is shown on the picture above. The faction is focusing on free trade, with the local marina as means of transport for the merchants and wares. Smaragdus is a peaceful town, always focusing on their business rather than on any conflicts. Although the state has no specific political system or a state religion, it is obvious that it is under somewhat totalitarian regime, under the leadership of its founders and backed by the two councillors.

History
The faction was founded following the founders abandonment of the previous faction they were in together. Soon after the town was established, a slow but consistent flow of new members started going on.

It was already engaged in a few wars, usually lasting no longer than a few hours or days, with the faction Windhelm. The outcome of the battles was never clear to both factions and therefore their outcome is not official.

The City
Smaragdus is located on a relatively flat land in a Forest biome, with access to a river. The city is divided upon three districts - Central District, which is reserved for administration and the authorities, the Lower District, which is inhabited by the most prominent and wealthy members of the city as well as some craftsmen, and finally the slums which shelter most of the newcomers and immigrants from other lands and factions.

Allies

 * Falkreach
 * Azoria
 * Glunmar
 * Rohan
 * Winterhold
 * Korunak
 * Merklin