City if Teletus on Gor

Location and Economy

• Location: Teletus is an island city in the Thassa, the great Gorean sea. It is mentioned alongside other islands like Tabor and Scagnar, and is described as being "offshore from Torvaldsland."

• Port and Trade: It functions as a "free port," like Helmutsport and Schendi, and is primarily controlled by merchants. The governance of its port is described as being similar to that of the "exchange islands," with a focus on being "heavily trafficked" over being "strictly policed" (Hunters of Gor, p. 43). This makes it a significant hub for trade, including ships from allies and foes alike.

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Governance and Society

• Political Structure: The city is a member of the Vosk League, where the High Council is the "body sovereign in the league." This council is composed of representatives from member towns and is responsible for appointing leaders, such as the commander of the league's forces (Renegades of Gor, p. 359).

• Calendar: Like many Gorean cities, Teletus maintains its own calendar (Raiders of Gor, p. 1-2).

• Sardar Journey: There is a custom in Teletus (and other islands) where a family receives a gold tarn disk if their son makes the journey to the Sardar Mountains as requested by the Initiate Caste before he turns 25 (Priest-Kings of Gor, p. 161).

• Military: The city has a navy, and its "navy captain" has the power to sink rogue ships and capture their crews (Raiders of Gor, p. 248).

• Demographics: Teletus is described as having a large "low caste" population that outnumbers the "high caste" citizens, leading to a significant power dynamic in their society (Raiders of Gor, p. 248).

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Alliances and Conflicts

• Allies: Teletus is a member of the Vosk League. The city is mentioned as part of the "Salerian Confederation," where its military is engaged in conflict (Fighting Slave of Gor, p. 306).

• Rivalries: Teletus is a fierce rival of Port Kar, and its citizens were proud of a naval victory against the pirates (Raiders of Gor, p. 248). They are a member of an alliance that opposes Tyros (Conspirators of Gor, p. 161).

• Political Instability: The high number of Low Caste citizens and the proximity of rivals like Port Kar likely make Teletus's political situation complex and at times, unstable.