Barbardeux

The port town of Barbardeux is the largest settlement in Trize. It has grown quickly since its founding almost three decades ago. It mainly exports ice cut from the northern lakes that frozen year round. This is the meeting point for dog sleds and ox caravans, with the former heading north and the latter heading south. It is the most northern port of the Parame Empire that does not freeze over. The town is surrounded by a wooden palisade wall.

Government: Based of the original charter of Barbardeux, the local government is made up of a council of five persons. Of these people, two are elected by popular vote of the township, two are appointed by the Baron, and the last one is elected by the council, with the Baron breaking ties.

The Mayor is elected by the counsel for a term of five years. The post has executive power and is considered first chair among the counsel. When faced with a crisis, the Mayor's word becomes law until the counsel can safely meet. The Mayor is the recently elected Panshaw Pemlocke, a retired sled runner who now trains dogs for other teams. He is a man of few words, and avoids fixing problems that will fix themselves.

The Captain of the Guard is appointed by the Baron and is usually a retainer to the Baron. The post is responsible for the enforce of laws, keeping the peace, defense, anti-piracy measures, and training the local militia. The Captain of the Guard is Sir Gillis Hawke, whose father fought at Giant's Gate. He focuses more his post's duties rather council legislation.

The Reeve is appointed by the Baron and is a retainer to the Baron. The post is responsible for tax collection and managing pensions. The Reeve is Dame Faris Baler, who comes from a disgraced noble house. She sees this station as a second chance to restore her families name.

The last two positions are known as Elects and are directly elected by the tax paying residents of the town. Usually the position is taken by wealthy or influence persons of the city. The two Elects are the Vanhale sisters, owners of several ships that run through the Parame western loop.

Barbarduex follows the Parame Empire's Codex of Laws, but lacks the resources when it comes to trials for nobility. In those cases, a magistrate is requested from the Hydrell.

The Districts

The Ports are a large series of deep water docks that frequently loading and unloading ship.

Front Town

Near Town