Pleitsdorf

Pleitsdorf (previously known as Leris then Leits then Pleits) is the capital of The Confederation of Achthal.

History
The City of Leris was one of the first permanent human settlements. The valley was lush with lava rich soil and so it was able to support permanent human habitation.

Government
Pleitsdorf is governed by Leits Law which governs most free cities. As a result it is governed by a Rat of 20 people which produces changes in the law. The day to day governing of the city is managed by 1 to 4 Burgomasters who are elected by members of the Rat which is normally done by a member introducing a vote to appoint themselves or another member a Burgomaster although if all of the Burgomasters are dead an emergency election is held with every willing member of the Rat on the ballot. Although the eldest of the Burgomasters has no special positioned enshrined in law he is regarded by foreigners and locals alike to be the leader.

Members of the Rat are appointed by a vote when a member resigns or dies. The list of candidates offered by the official guilds which is capped at one less candidate then the current number of members of the Rat by eliminating excess candidates by introducing a vote on each one. Although this can mean that the Rat stays at 19 or even 18 (or in exceptional cases as few as 9) members this rarely happens as the guilds are the last people to want uncertainty around government.

A pillar of Leits Law is the protection of equal rights for any free man of the city and the promise he will not be imprisoned except as permitted by the law and will not be owned.This right only applies to men and then only the ones over the age of 21