Ansey

Ansey is the largest commercial hub in Coreune, and the capital of Andune Canton. Within its walls commerce is king, and merchants are among its chief citizens. The city is located in a huge fertile valley nestled in a divide within the Piarran Mountains. This area contrasts with the Daurilan Scrub just to the east, a rain shadow desert consisting of leagues of arid scrubland. In fact, scores of prospectors have begun flooding into Ansey after gold deposits were discovered in the scrublands among the gravel basins at the base of the mountains. This has created a minor gold rush.
A merchant-dominated city council ruled the city until recently, and its members sat upon the board of the Ansey Agricultural Consortium. However, incessant bickering led to the imposition of aristocratic rule roughly three years ago. The Royal Assembly has been concerned for some time that Ansey's markets and farms have slowed down their production and thereby have endangered Coreune's military preparedness. Because of the high esteem the merchants of the city have for King Leshore, they have done their best to support his decisions. However, the current leader, Viscount Armand Mercier, has made few friends among them and has caused occasional bouts of unrest.
The military presence in the city, led by Colonel Imogene Daumier, has been augmented in recent months due to the hostilities in the region and the importance of Ansey's beleaguered production facilities. Drought has taken a toll on eastern Coreune, making this city even more essential for the continued survival of the monarchy. It seems that enemies of the monarchy are well aware of this and have been targeting DSS facilities in Ansey.
==Sites in Ansey==
In the center of Ansey is the Market Square, a large, open-air bazaar where many goods are bought and sold. The Cathedral of the Ascendant is an impressive church campus located just off the square. The city's tallest and most impressive structure is a stone fortress known as the Presidium, which is adjacent to the city wall.
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