Editing Portals and Perils (section)

==Governing Factions==

'''The Alliance of Coin'''

Motto: Strength through wealth

Symbol: A single gold coin adorned with a bejewelled crown

The Alliance of Coin is a small group of people that rule over Rithys in council with representatives of four factions.  They believe in the power of wealth, trade, and the wisdom of the old nobles.

'''The Merchants Guild'''

Motto: Why make war when you can make money?

Symbol: A gold coin superimposed by two hands shaking each other

The Merchants Guild enforces peaceful and, for the most part, fair trade.  While they have no objection to merchants making as much money as possible, and prefer to leave things to the free market, unscrupulous business practices such as price gouging and embezzlement give them a bad name therefore are stamped out wherever it is found.

'''Church of the Hearth'''

Motto: Everyone deserves a roof over their head

Symbol: A cooking pot over a fireplace

The Church of the Hearth is an influential organization that tries to temper the nation’s selfish impulses and are responsible for many good works and charity.

People of the Forge

Motto: A person can prove themselves not only in deeds, but in the work of their hands.

Symbol: A forge superimposed by tongs

The dwarves are a collection of semi-autonomous clans that primarily live in the mountains.  They have profited well from Nethys, and their goods are sold all over the lands and world.

'''The Old Kingdom'''

Motto: Rulership through wise counsel.

Symbol: A cracked, plain crown

The Old Kingdom is a line of nobles that once ruled Rithys a couple hundred years ago.  After the monarchy of Rithys reigned for generations upon generations, they lost power and influence and a succession of different governments came after them.  The current government has only been around for 50 years, but with The Old Kingdom’s advice and the advice of others the current nation of Rithys has become very successful.