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== Government ==
Ellesborg is a Crown Mandate of the Kingdom of Cryria, and Cryrian Monarchs bear the title of Lord or Lady Patron in the city. However, the Kingdom has historically sought to distance itself from the Mandate, which is often called "Cryria's Forgotten Colony" on those rare occasions when it is remembered at all. While the Cryrian government theoretically shares sovereignty over the territory with the UFC and has power over the Mandate's economic and defense policies, in practice these responsibilities are delegated to the EMC controlled Steering Committee, which is nominally presided over by the Crown's appointed Governor-General. Leidenstad's actual presence within the city is limited to a consulate and a small naval base manned by a Foreign Legion detachment, a remnant of the Kingdom's abortive attempt at direct control in the nineteenth century.
Despite this, Ellesborg retains a number of unique legal ties to Cryria proper. For instance, all marriages performed in Ellesborg are recognized in Cryria, including gay marriages which otherwise would not be performed in Cryria proper. This loophole has led to Ellesborg becoming a frequent destination for those members of the Cryrian LGBT community who can afford to make use of it.
== Economy ==
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