Kinnereth
The northernmost of the Antioch City-States, Kinnereth is located in the hills to the north of the Gamberale River. It is best known for the beautiful porcelain made by its artisans. Not only is it fine and elegant, but due to the availability of special dyes from Jaati, Kinnereth porcelain is decorated with amazing colors seldom produced elsewhere, especially reds and purples. It is available in many shapes, from large tureens and pots for household use to dinnerware and flasks to tiles of various sizes to lidded boxes and tiny rouge pots. The various porcelain houses employ people not only to do the shaping and glazing of the many different items offered, but also scores (or even hundreds) of painters to decorate all those in a variety of patterns. Some craftspeople also produce heavier ceramics, but these are not shipped as widely as is the finer work; Kinnereth porcelain is found in wealthy households throughout the world. The long-time production and distribution of such fragile goods also necessitated the development of methods of transporting them safely over long distances. In conjunction with the merchants of Mirsim (who sell fine glassware), they have an excellent reputation for intact deliveries.
Kinnereth’s government is handled by a great council consisting of 28 representatives elected from seven sections of the city and its area, with each section electing one person per year. The great council in turn elects a chief magistrate from among their number, usually for a four-year term.
The people of Kinnereth are not highly religious, but many do worship Sefagreth, god of trade and travel, as well as Yenomesh, god of knowledge, symbols, and magic. In addition, every town and village in this area has at least a shrine to Ceres as the goddess of community.
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Kinnereth, City-State of
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