The Varren Collective




A series of six smaller cities, the Varren Collective is the most recent to declare itself a city state after uniting its smaller parts under trade contracts and the agreement that each smaller section accept and celebrate the culture of its neighbors. Its name is based from the two southernmost sections Vare and Yehna which hold the most political influence over the other sections. Even now though, the other city-states have doubts about the collective's ability to govern itself.

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