Shieldhaven

Shieldhaven

A city-state that governs itself via a council of five, it has become a lively spot for trade due to its position between two rivers that meet just before they empty into the sea. It's real surge in population came when it was discovered that, for some reason, rifts would not open in the vicinity of the city. The Shieldhaven council was invited to attend and join the The Merchayne, but the council members rejected the notion as one of the terms to join would be the sharing of the reason why rifts so rarely appeared within their borders. Feeling that their inclusion was only to extort this information, the proposal was rejected by the Shieldhaven council. The Anarian Empire attempted to march on the city with what forces it had on the western continent in the year 28 AS. It is speculated that their goal was to discover the reason that the rifts had stopped opening in the area. Their attempt ended in failure, as the besieged city was relieved by forces from the Kingdom of Turiand, eager to show the Anarian’s that they were willing to fight back against any attempts to return themselves and others back to their control.

The current council:

Lady of Coins, Therea Cantus

Lord Protector, Hogarth Gourne

Grand Emissary, Than’dar Whisperquill

Chief Arbiter, Xan Turrainly

Grand Arcanist, Yorrick Wembledim

Points of Interest

• • Lake Trimar - A large lake that's location makes it an important point for shipping and trade, with four countries having access to its waters. However increased trade has also made it a hotspot for smuggling and piracy.

• • The Trimar Adventuring Outpost - An outpost outside of the large city of Shieldhaven where adventurers normally gather. It was once destroyed in 28 AS as an Anarian army marched downriver to lay siege to Shieldhaven. Recently, there was an effort to begin rebuilding the outpost, under the guidance of Xan Turrainly. The town was successfully reestablished in 122 AS. There has been criticism of the Shieldhaven council for devoting resources to the town as it is susceptible to the effects of rifts, being so far from City of Shieldhaven.

Events

123 AS Caelum Pradt made a sudden announcement of his intent to step down as Grand Arbiter. An election was held with Xan Turrainly beating out Prescott Dwill to fill the position.