Simara



The Theocracy of Simara has changed now to that of a Oligarchy ruled by the divinely inspired, but elected by the people. This new rule has been divided into two groups. A high council of Priests that are tasked with providing divine guidance to the people, as well as interpreting the will of the Gods. This council is mostly comprised of many of the high priests and priestesses that previously lead the city. These holy prophets answer to a triad of newly elected leaders that preside over the council and the city as a whole. The triad is made up of High Priest Vincent Macdonwald Sirge, Nobleborn Priest Vervalius, and High Priestess Lady Serena Reilani Imturematril.

The city encourages learning, and most Simarans are able to read and write. All businesses pay a tithe to the Church, and the money is returned to the citizenry in the form of well-kept streets and other public facilities. Due to the Church’s view of materialism and greed, Simara began circulating coins made of ceramic, to decrease the number of gold and silver coins within the city. Due to trade with Moarfyre and Rogelhan, the ceram has entered into circulation outside the city’s walls, though the value of ceramic coins is a fraction of the value of other coinage.

Physical Representation
Denizens of Simara are mainly human and therefore have no phys rep necessary.

Leadership
High Priest Vincent Macdonwald Sirge

Nobleborn Priest Vervalius

High Priestess Lady Serena Reilani-Imturematril

Individual Church Leadership
Saint Caris - Priestess Clara Salvai

Saint Viril Ivhatha - High Priest Richard Granious

Saint Hazira - High Priestess Keva Hazir

Saint Brul - High Priestess Rosalinda Vettarn

Saint Grimnul - High Priest Matthias Grim

Saint Serathiviax - High Priest Vincent Macdonwald Sirge

The Church of the Gods - High Priestess Serena Imturematril

Law and City Defense
The city's defenses and enforcers are lead by Captain Deandra.

Judgement of crimes is handled by special priests of St. Hazira referred to as Arbiters.

Punishment is carried out by Zealots that follow St. Brul and are under the command of the Captain Deandra.

History
Simara was a theocracy. Ruled by a high priest or priestess of the Saints, the city had managed to survive a number of severe hardships and near catastrophes, each of which have served to reinforce the populace’s faith. Protected by a small but dedicated force of ordained warriors and priests, the city was as free of crime and suffering as a large population of free-willed people can be. Unfortunately, this security came at the cost of having a strict religious control over the inhabitant’s daily lives. Missing a day’s service could lead to being “investigated” for possible heresy. The city’s population lived with a small kernel of fear that a single, unconscious action will brand them as criminals. For most of the people living within the city’s walls, however, it was a small price to pay.