METAPHAZE

World
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Government

Bruxelles, Eporue

City of Bruxelles

Bruxelles is ruled by a government composed of the merchants and a great dark wizard named Merlin. His white hair hangs to his waist, and he wears blue azure robes with small stars that seem to twinkle even in the brightest sunlight. Every visitor to the city will catch sight of him at least once no matter how short their stay is in the city. Some believe it is the power of his magic that makes this possible. When you catch sight of him, you will notice that he looks directly at you, his blue eyes sparkle and a hint of a smile and then he is off to other parts of the city before you can even think of pursuing or approaching him. If you do chase after him, you find that he has vanished into the city streets without a trace.

The merchants of the city are grouped into what is known as the Merchant's Guild. Administering the city, the merchants meet in a great burgher hall, simply called the Golden hall. It was built many years ago by a fellow named Ean MacDoughal, a benevolent and wealthy merchant of the city who felt that the merchants of this fine place should have a unique place to conduct the business of government. The entrance to this fine structure is through two great arches that extend through two floors and are made by golden stones along their inside edges. Sometimes the building is simply referred to as MacDoughal's.

Two other guilds have a major say or influence over the governmental activities of the city. They are the Sailor's and Jeweler's Guilds.

Sailor's Guild

All sailors entering the city are automatically eligible for entry into the sailor's guild. They are required to post a 2 gp dues fee that gives them extended privileges for the next year afterwhich they are again required to pay an additional 2 gp to renew their membership.

Jeweler's Guild

The Jeweler's Guild is not so easy to enter. Run by an exclusive group of hermit-like dwarves, the jeweler's guild is highly influential in manipulating the merchant's of the city when they need favors or policies for their business activities passed. Since the merchants depend on being able to convert large quantities of heavy gold into lighter more valuable gems, the jewelers are allowed their eccentricities.


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