Palmvilla

Palmvilla is a city on the island of Goldmoon, a largely inhospitable jungle covered island, which lies to the south of The Sea of Storms. Palmvilla is the self-styled capital of the island, despite having very little connection with or socila role for the native inhabitants. Palmvilla spans 29 clustered islands and a chunk of the mainland. Palmvilla was established by merchants of The Western Empire, who wished to avoid taxes and tarrifs.

History and Culture
The founders of Palmvilla were wealthy merchants sick of paying taxes to Lionshield. They founded Palmvilla outside of the direct control of Lionshield but with a deal of semi-vassalship. The Doge of Palmvilla organises the maintenance of a deal with Lionshield, exchanging goods such as weapons, servants and girls for the merchant princes of Lionshield and their associates, in exchange for their silence on many issues, including taxes. Palmvilla's primary bargaining chip is their network of relationships with traders outside of the area, bringing in unique goods. However, Lionshield refuse to offer protection to Palmvilla's ships, traders and explorers, hence Palmvilla's fascination with heroes. Slightly bored, and with too much free time, the citizens of Palmvilla rejoice in the exploits of adventurers and heroes, putting up statues to them and giving them feast days. Palmvilla has an order for organising these adventurers called The Palmvilla Adventurer's League, which is a loose branch of The Guild.

Notable People
- Cindy Sandhole, guild member and heir to the Sandhole fortune