Murlane

Murlane is a small kingdom in central Ruencia.
Population: 24,000Government: Barony.Allies: Rivals: Elcrin, remnants of the formerly ruling Olthan family.Religion: Western PantheonExports: Tar, oil, pitch, and other natural petroleum products, taken from natural asphalt pits near the city.Imports:Alignment: Neutral Good.Language: Arumelian, Dalland.
Formerly a godsforsaken outpost of the Arumelian Empire along the Fwaewing River, the city-state has made some good money off of the asphalt pits just outside of town. The profitable goo is used for tar and pitch for riverboats sailing the Fwaewing, Amethyst and Sartes rivers. The quality achieved by the stills and refineries in the city make the petroleum desirable by engineers and alchemists for miles around.
The Olthan family ruled the city for nearly two hundred years after the Great Western War, then the barony declared its independence from Arumelia. However, the Hewede family overthrew them and set themselves up as the barons of the city. Overall their rulership has been better and more fair than that of the Hewede. However, remnants of the Hewede family lurk in Auralauria awaiting their chance to sieze power once again.
The cyclopes of Iralia also cause problems by their raiding of shipping and their occasional raids on outlying villages.
Personalities:Baron Vaasin Hewede: The young baron was formerly engaged to be married to Duchess Anasize Limourade of Elcrin, but personality conflicts led to the cancellation of the engagement, and feelings have been hard on both sides.
Category:Ruencia
Category:Murlane