Difference between revisions of "Elendel"

The lands of the Basin and the Roughs appear to operate as an Elendel Hegemony. The main city contains roughly half the population of the known world, and in size dwarfs even the largest other cities. The canals lead exclusively to and from Elendel, so all trade by water must be either to or through Elendel, or to one of the few cities along a single canal. The railroads have historically followed canals, so most train freight must also go through the capital city. Elendel imposes tariffs on all shipped goods, which results in the Houses and businesses in Elendel being the only ones with the funds to maintain and build railroads, which in turn means they get to keep all goods flowing through them. ActualThese lawstariffs passedand bytaxation Elendel don'tpolicies appearlead to have effect outside the city,Elendel and aits constable'spolicies credentialsbeing appearvery tounpopular haveamongst lessthe weight, but Elendel appears to rule thewider basin. through finance.