Fairhaven

Fairhaven
A small town of about 1500 people found nestled in the foothills of the Calderon Mountains, Fairhaven is a secondary trade hub for Varathi-Antean trade routes used by the more adventurous.

Government
Fairhaven is considered a constitutional monarchy. There is the Lord of Fairhaven, currently Lord Markus Vaelpek, who is equal with the Elder Council. The Council is made of a representative from each of the major families (currently 6 members) who approve or deny the Lord's decisions.

Charter
Besides listing the governmental processes of Fairhaven, the town's charter covers several issues
 * Right for the Steward of Matthias the Fair and his descendants to rule - as declared by Zarjo, Pallandia, and Crestan
 * Necromancy is illegal in the city and surrounding area
 * All those who die are to be burned after a reasonable mourning period
 * Always keep watch to the North
 * All gods may be worshiped, saved those of evil
 * The Lord serves until death or infirm, and is replaced by the eldest child, whether is be a son or daughter
 * The Lord chooses the Captain of the Guard, and is approved by the Elder Council
 * The Lord may not raise or establish new taxes without the approval of the Elder Council, but may take out loans against future taxes without approval of up to 5% of the previous years revenue
 * The Lord and members of the Elder Council may be tried of crime just as any citizen of Fairhaven would be
 * Any trial will be adjucated by 7 citizens of good standing and the charges presented by a representative of the Lord or Elder Council

History
Fairhaven was established by Zarjo, Pallandia, and Crestan - companions of Matthias the Fair, after his death at the end of the Undying War. It was originally a stronghold of Valkreth, a powerful lieutenant of the Bone King and a thoroughly vile creature. Valkreth drew the ire of more than a few people, including the founders of Fairhaven, as he would target the families of his enemies. In response, Matthias the Fair gathered together an army to assault the stronghold. While the battle raged, Matthias snuck into the keep and did battle with Valkreth, killing the vampire but dying in the process. His companions and the gathered army, with their vengence sated, took control of the keep and swore to keep a watch over the Calderon Mountains and the former lands of Mynwent. It's position between Imperial and Antean lands allowed Fairhaven to survive as a trading hub for the more adventurous types, willing to brave the looming darkness of the Calderon Mountains.