Ricat

Ricat is the most populated place in the Fáyam Mountains. It's located in a valley with a river flowing through it. The mountains tower above it on all sides, and buildings are nestled into them. In the heart of the valley, farmers work the land, and towards the edges, traders gather and travelers exchange tales.

The settlement is a representative democracy, with a handful of elected government officials having the power to pass laws and make important decisions for the settlement as a whole. Both citizens of Ricat and travelers can vote.

Despite being a trade city, Ricat lacks a set currency. Instead, traders pay for goods with other products or services. Merchants will often take the products they've earned from trading in Ricat down to the lowlands, where they'll be able to exchange them for the currency of other countries.

While the farmers in the heart of the valley are more culturally homogeneous, the outer rim is incredibly diverse. Many languages are spoken, but the primary among them is the Cwáyan-Below Creole.