Sovereign City

The Free Imperial city of Sovereign or just simply known as Sovereign city is a large coastal city on the Northern Coast of Calburnia. It is a wealthy trading city, known for its unique culture and welcoming people, Sovereign is a must go location for any adventurer looking for a place to begin there journey.

## **Geography**

Built along the strait of Augustin, Sovereign city is one of the larger settlements built along the Calburnian cost. Situated in Lerwick province, Sovereign city acts as the local capital for the small province. Being a mostly rural province most of its population is dispersed between many small villages and towns. The city itself is only a few centuries old but recently discovered evidence suggests that a even older settlement once stood where the city now stands. The city has a population of about 35,000 peasants and workers, with 350 city guards and city watch to keep the peace and protect the city.

Calburnian has a temperate climate, which means that it gets cool, wet winters and warm, sunny summers. It rarely features the extremes of heat or cold, drought or wind that are common in other climates.

## **Governance**

While Lerwick Provence is watched over by a local Marquess who answers to the Imperial Governor, Adrianus Clifford, Sovereign city rules its self independently and is one of few cities that operates from direct rule from the Emperor, holding the title of Free imperial city. The ruler of Sovereign is known as the Prince of Sovereign.

The current Prince of Sovereign, Reinhold Cliffwin is the latest in the line of descendants who have presided over the ruling of the city and its affairs for over 500 years. The Prince rules Sovereign and its surrounding territories similar to how a monarch rules a Kingdom. The city council and Lord Mayor who are tasked with dealing with civil problems in the city ranging from city taxes, laws and public works. The current lord Mayor, Rook Roberts, is a long toothed shifter druid who is part of the long coats adventures group and has been lord mayor for 5 years.

## **Economy**

The economy of Sovereign has been slowly growing in recent years, due to ship technology improving and trade becoming easier. A large portion of it is fuelled by the trade done by the East Imperial Trading Company, who operate out of the imperial city of Augusta as their main base.

There is a large class gap in the city, with most of the upper class and rural lords living wealthy lives filled with luxury, while the majority of the population consists of mostly farmers, dockworkers and small traders, living in cheap housing and countryside cottages.

## **Locations**

#### **The Princes Palace**

Situated upon a hill, in the center of the city, sits Sovereign palace, known locally as the Princes Palace. The palace is a marvel of Baroque architecture and sprawling gardens, visible at its elevated height from most of the city. The palace is built for grandeur instead of defense but is ringed by large castle walls and has a permanently posted guard of highly skilled soldiers to protect it.

#### **City Hall**

The Sovereign City hall was once a property of House Cliffwin but was gifted to the city and the Lord Mayor of Sovereign, outside city hall there is a huge public park with a statue of a winged lion, a pavilion and bandstand, and several smaller gardens within. They are open to anyone, although guarded by the city guard to ensure a peaceful experience for any visitors.