Hersse

== History ==
Hersse claims its city was founded by Gebbart Hulmethius, the same architect who designed the first Imperial courtyard of Rhold (of the five contemporary courtyards).
Hersse did not become influential until early in the 3rd era. The quality of its architects and craftsmen were greatly desired in Gallanon when it began to remodel some of its major cities under Emperor Redalius Arconalum, "the Builder."
In contemporary times, Saardremel and Hersse-- the "Twin Pillars of Bermandy"-- are the most productive workshops. They have alternated in holding the Berman Greater Council since 3E 1129, which demonstrated their dominating efficiency and ability.
== Geography ==
Hersse is located on the eastern side of the Wissenburg range of mountains, occupying a valley. Hersse is located far to the north of Bermandy, startlingly close to the Elten border. It is connected to Saardremel through the Hersse-Saardremel Passage, a miraculous constructed passage through the mountain separating the two cities which cuts travel time from 5 days to 2 hours.
== Government ==
The government is run by a collection of guilds who manage the day-to-day activities of not only Hersse-- from construction projects to citizens disputes-- but also the entirety of Bermandy. The government is filled with titles, achieved or lost through performance. Due to tradition, forums and the Greater Forum follow outdated bylaws which regulate their behavior. 
The focus on education and workshop activity also makes the government vulnerable in other areas, such as finance, security, and social issues. For this, perhaps oddly, Hersse associates itself with Siecian orators for advise-- mainly for mutual religious reasons. The government, thus, strongly encourages production and research into potentially profitable projects.
=== Law ===
What distinguishes Hersse from Saardremel is its staunch worship of Haml alongside the Eight. A thinly-veiled attempt at disguising worship of Hanl among the Eight, Taurum legionaires nonetheless infrequently punish individuals caught, and only if done on public roads or in political protest.
The law mandates a minimum number of hours worked per week in the workshops and guildhouses among other work standards. 
== Economy ==
Architecture, craft, and engineering define Herrse and Saardremel. Both are known as the center of workshops and education in these fields. Whether through ingenuity or tasteful salvaging, both diffuse their technologies and methods to the more southern workshops who do the larger-scale production and interact with the other provinces. 
On some occasions, members are commissioned to travel to Gallanon or other provinces to perform specialized work. They are compensated and a substantial portion of the income returns to the government. Some, unwilling to give a substantial amount of their salary, more or less defect from Hersse and Saardremel to become independent. Nonetheless, they cannot return and do not gain build benefits of further contracts and continued education.
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