Also known as Verum Roma Colony, formerly Kwith-Ka by the Ratfolk. This island located in the northern corridor between the Western Continent and Tiss is now known as Port Aethelgard, though its history is written in layers of ancient stone and bitter ink. Long before any maps marked this spot, the Ratfolk established the warren of Kwith-Ka. They remained undisturbed for decades, building a communal civilization within the island's limestone cliffs and trading only with the o

Governor Cairbre Ó Gallchobhair is widely regarded as one of the most capable and beloved leaders in the northern realms. Born to a respected merchant family with ancient Emerald Folk lineage, Cairbre grew up among both the sea winds and the council halls. His mother was a priestess of Brighid, his father a noted trade envoy to the Reman coast. From a young age, Cairbre displayed an uncanny ability to mediate disputes, remember names, and leave every room with the last word—a

Lex Publicae Ordinis (Law of Public Order): This law is the cornerstone of maintaining stability within the Republic. It covers a wide range of offenses, from brawls in taverns to organized riots in public squares. Magistrates are granted broad discretion in enforcing this law, considering the severity of the disturbance and the intent of the perpetrators. Repeat offenders face harsher penalties, and those who incite violence or rebellion are dealt with severely. The law als