Renser

Renser is the regional capital of The Vildenwere. Out of the few main settlements situated in the region, it has the largest population and biggest economy. Control of the town is handled by a local Mayor and some city officials.

Specifically, Renser has been in the family control of The Aldagart family for about 300 years, with control easily passing from father to son.

The Followers of Orpheus and The Temple of The Four Pointed Star both compete for influence and control in the city, having their main cathedrals right across from each other in the city center.

History
Renser was originally founded as part of an effort to tame The Vildenwere and continue the trade routes heading south towards the coast. Thanks to the constant trade that comes through the area, the town enjoys a slightly more elevated quality of life than the other surrounding settlements.

Over the 300 years of its existence, Renser has managed to stay out of all major regional conflicts, politics, and notable events. Many believe this is what has maintained its pace of life and relative prosperity, and so the populace has been inclined to preserve itself in whatever way possible.

The Trade Guilds
Renser is home to a variety of trade guild representatives, most notable are the local The Caravan Guild, The Scribes Guild, and a consulate from The Mercenary Union. Although they operate in different crafts and fields they are generally considered to be part of the economic wing of the city. Each respective trade is governed by its local guild chapter and generally has autonomy as long as it doesn't run afoul of the Mayor's agendas or power.

The Nátturán
The Nátturán are members of a naturalist movement which believe that the civilized peoples of the world should move back into direct balance with nature. This includes moving away from large agricultural infrastructures, overhunting, logging, and the encroachment into natural territories. Their leader is Eiœr Halldór, a spokesperson for the movement and chapter-head in Renser. Many believe the Nátturán are simply a front for the Drywén group The Villturbörn.

The Followers of Orpheus
The Followers of Orpheus have a strong presence in Renser, with its main temple in the center district of the city. Although worshipers of Orpheus are split between a handful of denominations, The Church of Orpheus is one of the larger two, the second being The Temple of The Four Pointed Star. Some of the city officials are also clergy in The Church, while other officials are adherents to their theology. Unlike other cities, such as Gimmen, they are more subtle about how they exert influence in Renser, preferring to manipulate or nudge their congregation towards a general direction they can later leverage. The church's leader in Renser is Archimandrite Donys who has held the position for 27 years.