Themis

Themis (translation: the taken) is an extremely lawful city, known for its harsh punishments for those that step out of line.

Themis is an ancient mountain fortress. Due to flooding it is now a half-submerged port. It is still the best defended human city in the continent.

History
Themis was once a small Dwarven fort called Hathbarn. It was conquered by migrating human settlers.

Governance
Themis is controlled by a faction known as The Old Way, lead by The Wayfinder, Shana Luhas.

Laws

 * No magic wielders allowed in the city (arcane college of Themis disbanded some years ago)
 * Everyone in thiemis is forbidden from owning weaponry
 * Murderers get the death sentence, thieves lose a hand - harsh punishments fitting the crime