Sembia

Sembia is a young country of considerable wealth and prosperity governed by its merchants. It is located on the north-western coast of the Sea of Fallen Stars, which puts it in the way of many trade routes. Sembia is not particularly war-like, preferring to keep to themselves and their money, but they have gone to war with the Dalelands and Elves in Cormanthor before, allied with Hillsfar and Zhentil Keep. In the middle of the war however, they switched sides and fought with the elves against human and infernal armies alike. Miklos Selkirk was responsible for this shift. A person from Sembia is known as a Sembite or a Semmite. Sembite is used more commonly in the north of Sembia and the Dragonreach, whereas Semmite is used more commonly in the south.

Selgaunt, a large city on the coast of Sembia, is governed by merchant lords called the Old Chauncel, comprising of prosperous households such as the Uskevren, Foxmantle, and others.

History
Sembia was founded in 913 DR by Rauthauvyr “the Raven”, a human war-leader who gathered and commanded a standing army to police the roads of the fledgling human territory.

1372 DR
The Sembian metropolis of Daerlun (population 52,000) was the closest to the nation of Cormyr to the west. The hub city of Ordulin (population 36,000) was the location of Sembia's mint and a site of great political importance. Saerloon's gothic architecture was a result of its origins, having been created by Chondathan colonists, while Selgaunt was the wealthiest of Sembian cities, having been ruled by merchants. Urmlaspyr and Yhaunn were also major cities of Sembia.

1479 DR
Selgaunt (population 60,000) is now the capital city of Sembia, after the destruction of Ordulin. Both Daerlun and Urmlaspyr are now independent city-states.

Navy and seafaring
Sembian vessels are all named after types of coin, like Bicentan Sail, Three Falcons Volant or Yulthaari Hunter.

Laws
Fisherman fishing in Sembian waters must pay the local authorities.

Since Netherese rulership, Sembians have been required to give the netherese a percentage of their earnings by trade. This has been primarily done through Sembian ports.

Events
By 1479 DR Sembia is a vassal state of the Shadovar, after losing its independence during the Twilight War. They are also frequently at odds with the nation of Cormyr.