Port Sahar

Port Sahar is a city on the southern coast of Izir. The city was originally founded by the Calamaran Empire, and was an excellent trading hub between the Izirian Cartels and the Calamarans. However, since the expansion of the Erdannian empire and the Kingdom of Whytehold into Izir and the Shattered Sea, the city has become detached from the rest of the Calamaran Empire, and from its allies among the Izir confederacy. However, the city's location is so close to the strongholds of both the Whyteholders and the Erdannians, that neither side wishes to take it.
For many years the city was independent, and neutral, trading with all sides. However since the Erdannians foothold in Izir has grown, they have effectively puppeted the city. The city is still not a part of the empire, and holds no Erdannian troops, but is not allowed to trade with the enemies of the empire.
Port Sahar was once the regional capital of the Eastern Calamaran Empire, and was ruled by a Duke. Though its territory has shrunk significantly and it is no longer a part of that Empire, it is still ruled by a Duke. Currently the Duke of the city is Anatoly Albescu.