Emrys (town)

Emrys was a large town in the southern Border Kingdoms in the mid–14 century DR.

Geography
The town was located on the northern edge of the Shaar, within the Talduth Vale. Emrys occupied a large hill near the southern banks of Emrysar Lake. The town was commonly called the "Throat of Talduth Vale" due to its location on the Sheep Road, which connected the Border Kingdoms to the Shaar. Farmers frequently used this road to bring their flock to the edge of the Shaar for grazing.

Government
The town was governed by a council of six Grand Merchant Dukes, whose position on the council was hereditary, and an Imperial Overduke, who was elected by the citizens of the town. The Grand Merchant Dukes owned a large amount of Emrys's buildings. Real estate was a valuable commity in the town due to its scarcity, and was costly. One of the methods thehe Dukes maintained power with was by providing real estate in exchange for fealty.