Pinebrook

Pinebrook is the only city to the East of the Cobalt Hills that isn't coastal, and so its economy largely relies on exporting wood, harvested from the lush Elven forests - though carefully and not so much that it angers the Elves - and food production, as well as cotton and pottery. It is a peaceful city, which welcomed the idea of the Rested Coast Confederacy, and convinced its longterm ally, Castage, to join with it.

The city actually stretches along the edge of the Elven forests, with the city hall situated at the base of a mountain to the north, with a wide river running along it. The city is run by a council of five, who are elders in the city and though not elected as such, must remain in favour to remain in office. If one falls out of favour or dies, the remainder decide on a worthy replacement.

Sovereignty
The city state of Pinebrook is a part of The Rested Coast Confederacy, but is a city state in its own right.

Laws
Laws are stricty adhered to and there is a strong sense of community spirit in Pinebrook - if a citizen calls for aid, it is rare that no one answers the call. As such, even though the city's guard is relatively small, crime rates are low in Pinebrook, seasoned criminals preferring to do their business with much greater ease further south in Masthead.