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'''Lyare''' {{Pronunciation|lie-ARR-ay}} is a small city within the [[Western Coast]], located less than one hundred miles from the nearest [[Tamkaranu]] colonial city of [[Gallakene]]. Since {{Year|6951}} the city has been ruled by [[Sura Quis]], a former [[tengu]] privateer whose eccentricities are matched only by his ego. After ousting the former mayor of the once-quiet port city, Quis rewrote Lyare's laws to make a system of geniocracy, or rule by the intelligent, to be the basis for the local government. Naturally, he claims himself to be the cleverest one around, and therefore all matters of government should fall to him. | '''Lyare''' {{Pronunciation|lie-ARR-ay}} is a small city within the [[Western Coast]], located less than one hundred miles from the nearest [[Tamkaranu]] colonial city of [[Gallakene]]. Since {{Year|6951}} the city has been ruled by [[Sura Quis]], a former [[tengu]] privateer whose eccentricities are matched only by his ego. After ousting the former mayor of the once-quiet port city, Quis rewrote Lyare's laws to make a system of geniocracy, or rule by the intelligent, to be the basis for the local government. Naturally, he claims himself to be the cleverest one around, and therefore all matters of government should fall to him. | ||
Quis has cemented his rule with the support of a garrison of [[ | Quis has cemented his rule with the support of a garrison of [[Dalbanu]] mercenaries paid by the [[Bronze Sea Navigator's Guild]], a Tamkaranu trade coalition. Quis has unclear dealings with the Guild - though they seem to be supporting and aiding his control of Lyare, it is unclear what they gain in turn. | ||
Lyare is a minor port of call for merchant vessels sailing to and from the Western Coast. Most of the city's residents make a living from the sea, primarily through fishing or whaling. | Lyare is a minor port of call for merchant vessels sailing to and from the Western Coast. Most of the city's residents make a living from the sea, primarily through fishing or whaling. | ||
Latest revision as of 00:44, 10 October 2024
Lyare (pronounced lie-ARR-ay) is a small city within the Western Coast, located less than one hundred miles from the nearest Tamkaranu colonial city of Gallakene. Since Y9951* the city has been ruled by Sura Quis, a former tengu privateer whose eccentricities are matched only by his ego. After ousting the former mayor of the once-quiet port city, Quis rewrote Lyare's laws to make a system of geniocracy, or rule by the intelligent, to be the basis for the local government. Naturally, he claims himself to be the cleverest one around, and therefore all matters of government should fall to him.
Quis has cemented his rule with the support of a garrison of Dalbanu mercenaries paid by the Bronze Sea Navigator's Guild, a Tamkaranu trade coalition. Quis has unclear dealings with the Guild - though they seem to be supporting and aiding his control of Lyare, it is unclear what they gain in turn.
Lyare is a minor port of call for merchant vessels sailing to and from the Western Coast. Most of the city's residents make a living from the sea, primarily through fishing or whaling.