The City of Ashmoor

## Overview

Ashmoor is a city of a diverse population. Its political scape dangerous and difficult to navigate for those that aren't prepared. Its economy is powerful, with much sitting in its airports that bring in trade from across the globe on Ashmoor branded massive airships.

## History

Ashmoor, one of the Twelve Cities, was once the seat of a powerful monarchy that claimed the other cities as its own. During a powerful civil war caused by the high temple of Aen, the kingdom collapsed. Each of the cities became their own nation, free to the rest of the world, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. While the cities still compete, true war has not occured in nearly a century since the collapse.

*This is temporary just to explain basic setting of history.*

## Culture

*See Life in Ashmoor for more in depth explanation*

Ashmoor, a superpower in its own right, has a wide array of people that call it home. Many immigrants and some have been around since the old monarchy. As a result, the culture is difficult to define when it comes to Ashmoor.

While the city *does* welcome outsiders, they can face a harsh life within Ashmoor. The city is far from egalitarian, with a strong focus on their caste system. While women aren't necessarily 2nd rate citizens either, they still aren't to par with men and many are fighting to increase their female rights.

Then you mix in the fact that while the city is technically classified as a republic, nobility is still a thing. Though, no one is king, the average persons opinions mean nothing compared to the great and lesser houses creating a turbulent situation where many believe it is time to embrace a more open political system.

## Government

The City of Ashmoor is an independent city-state that currently sits as the most powerful of the Twelve Cities. It is an oligarchy where the heads of the most powerful houses make the decisions that lead the city.

A Chancellor is elected by this council and he serves as the leader of Ashmoor. He serves **FIVE** year terms with no limit on how often he can be elected. In order to prevent political assassinations, the heir

The government of Ashmoor is divided into three main categories:

### **The High Court**

The High Court is essentially the administration of the chancellor. Those appointed by him that assist in the leading of Ashmoor.

### **The Inner Chamber**

The Inner Chamber is the council of the High Houses. They are not elected by the people and the seats in the inner chamber are inherited. Only by a majority vote can ones House become apart of the Inner Chamber.

### **The Outer Chamber**

The Outer Chamber are those that are elected by the people. Though, many believe that the Outer Chamber is just an attempt to appease the lower classes. They are tasked with presenting grievances, concerns, and suggestions from the lower classes to the Inner Chamber.

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## Castes

*See Ashmoor Caste System for more information.*

Ashmoor is heavily divided into castes. A social hierarchy that while it is possible to rise up in status, it is difficult to start at the bottom. The only way to rise through a caste is for a member of the Inner Chamber to sponsor it and take it to vote in the chambers or to marry into a higher caste.

## Religion

The State religion of Ashmoor is known simply as *The Faith.* The Faith leans towards the worship as a single deity known as Aen. The creator of everything and the one that monitors the world that we live. When we pass, we are reincarnated into another soul as Aen wastes nothing. There is no afterlife, only the current life. Though, many believe if you are good in your life you will reincarnate as a better caste. Others believe that you will always reincarnate in your own family and as a result there is a heavy emphasis on ancestral worship. The church at the start of the role-play is widely disorganized due to previous events.

Though as a result of immigration, new religions could come into the city at any time.

## Currency

Common coins come in several different denominations based on the relative worth of the metal from which they are made. The three most common coins are the gold piece (gp), the silver piece (sp), and the copper piece (cp).

**Copper(CP)**

**Silver(SP)**

1SP/10CP

**Gold(GP)**

1GP/100SP

**Platinum (PP)**

1PP/1000GP