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One of the toughest, most profitable ports in Idalos

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Yaralon Harbor is a spawning ground for sketchy deals and shady work. There is always a certain kind of tension within the harbor, largely due to the various Merchant Empresses and Emperors constantly striving to one-up each other in addition to the large population of Mer. One of the largest populations that one can find while exploring the docks is the Mer who can either err on being helpful or extremely harmful to the merchants. There is always some kind of work to be done, no matter who you are or what your skill-set is, from more honest work to things that are a bit on the shady side. Since law is nonexistent in Yaralon, authority falls on the side of the Merchant Empresses and Emperors who hold the most power, and power comes with money. The more wealth a merchant has the more docks they are able to own, and the more docks owned the more influence they have over the docks as a whole.

The harbor itself sits directly outside the city making it almost impossible to approach by any means but the sea or directly through the city itself. Goods are carried up the hill and through the Gold Gate. It isn't unheard of for merchants to sabotage the goods of other merchants in this short trip between arrival and final destination. The harbor is in a constant state of motion because of this almost constant shifting and exchanging of goods.

The most interesting thing of note is the complex relationship between the merchants and the Mer. Many merchants and Mer enter into special alliance contracts. Various protections and help in exchange for wealthy and shiny items. In some cases, Mer are used to sabotage the boats of other merchants. On some occasions, Mer will simply attack and destroy boats of their own volition. One thing, however, is certain. The Mer are respected or at the very least tolerated due to the potential dangers they pose to any seafaring vessels. The Mer fully understand their importance in this cycle of sorts, which led to them to offer their protections in exchange for various benefits from the merchants and the sailors. It's hard for a merchant to attain any kind of status and power without first making some kind of alliance with the large populations of Mer. There are the rare few who refuse to work with the Mer, fighting them bitterly. They're the ones who stir the largest amount of conflict.
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This Lore Article is now approved. Like all Yaralon Lore Articles, it is open to peer review. Any questions, suggestions, concerns, across any of the topics herein, including grammar, wording, lore consistency, etc are to be posted within this thread. I will answer each and every single one of them, and if the information is not present here, or elsewhere, I will proceed to add it. Thanks, and enjoy!
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