Raygar

If a single country can claim to be the most economically powerful in Vaund, it is Raygar. While Cynhil to the north offers a healthy competition in trade with other continents, Raygar has a unique resource: access to Daelathas, one of the elusive floating elven citadels, and one of the few that take up permanent residence in a single place. Although Tasmor is the largest and wealthiest port of Raygar, it is primarily a stopover on the way to Easthaven, the true center of wealth and trade, as well as the access point to Daelathas floating above. A plutocracy, political power is held by a council of the country’s most prominent merchants and military leaders, called Ministers. If Easthaven is the commercial center of Raygar, then Raystai is the home of its military might. Situated atop a massive cliff that spans most of the width of the countryside, Raystai is an impressive city with tall, strong walls and immense barracks. The Hestora River flows directly through the city, providing both an easy water source as well as canals that ferry traffic. The river tumbles over the cliff in a wide, sparkling waterfall before continuing to flow south and emptying into the sea. Large, sturdy elevators operated by both horse and water power are affixed to the cliffsides, allowing access to the upper level from the lower city for both passengers and cargo, and vice-versa. Ruling council members are usually found split between these “twin capitals”, often traveling from between the two as duty dictates.