Qyrsh

Qyrsh is a Palatine City (i.e. a city under the direct rule of the Prince-Palatine, though in practice governed by a consul appointed by him) in the north-central part of the Helvandrian League. The city's territory is sandwiched between High Krovaax to the west and Low Krovaax to the east. All three were formerly part of Krovaax ("Old Krovaax") before that larger state was broken up at the conclusion of the War of the Yenrisi Succession. Whereas titles of rulership in High and Low Krovaax were granted to noble families which had supported the war's winning faction, Qyrsh and its hinterland were given over to Palatine authority instead. To the north it borders Ceregar and to the south Yenris. 
Qyrsh stands on the banks of the lower Waeth, a major tributary of the Helvander which flows down from the highlands of Baltusraal. This position accounts for Qyrsh's wealth and importance. It is one of many cities in Helvandrian lands which prospers by controlling major riverine trade routes. In days past it brought substantial revenues into the coffers of Old Krovaax, but now its status as a Palatine City means that neither High or Low Krovaax is able to tap into that flow of wealth, and it is at the disposal of Hakoris instead.