Nagaoka

Nagaoka is a large city in Yeto, distinct for its lack of castle and lord. It was founded by the Merchants' Guild and was a neutral territory during the Warring Era: the warlords, in an effort to keep the wealth and economy of Yeto from continually collapsing, long agreed to respect the sovereignty of the Merchants' Guild and their city. The central bank main branch is found here, as well as the main guild house, and those of the merchant class almost all make their homes here. During the Unified Era, Nagaoka and its merchant class grew in power, and the administration of Nagaoka possess as much, if not more, clout than the Emperor.
Nagaoka is located at the foot of the Seldarin Mountains, granting it a decent supply of ore, and its coastal location on the Mirovian Bay makes it both a hub of fishing and trade with Purcell.
While Nagaoka was never under the command of the shogunate, there was a significant historical presidence of the master of Hikon Castle putting heavy tariffs on the servants of other lords who would cross through his lands to reach it. 
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Category:Yeto
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