The Three Cities of Theligose are akin to individual states, each being governed by its own council of Nobles. They were rebuilt on the ruins of the old cities following the
Rise of Man
, the majority of the previous architecture having been destroyed during this violent conflict.
Each has its own distinct characteristics, primarily because of the cities' varying natural resources:
Lahun, the Silver City, a bustling trade hub and port;
Liste, the Golden City, known for its prosperity and rich farmland;
She'Ammut, the Black City, home of the Order of Binders.
Though they operate somewhat independently of each other, the three major Houses who oversee the Three Cities recognise that they cannot hope to restrain the denizens of the Hells alone. Thus, on the surface cordial relationships exist between their councils. The same systems of government and administration are also used throughout the Three Cities, and indeed the whole of Theligose, for instance their