Merkezi
Merkezi is an example of the Alphatian ingenuity. The capital and all its trappings have been assembled in the past five hundreds years under the steady gaze of two brothers, one a mage, the other a merchant. With the use of much magic and the introduction of a large number of trading groups, the unimaginable became possible. From this very exciting beginning, the brothers took control of much of the rest of the area now known as Alphatia. Over the years skirmishes have occurred around much of Alphatia but Merkezi has never been breached. This has a lot to do with the fact that besides air the only access is through the lifts. Defenses against an air attack exist and are regularly maintained.
The most important site on this island is the capital, Camorr. It is well known to be the most impressive human city in the world. A visitor arriving by boat is first portaged by means of a lift operating up the side of the mountain. As they crest the rim the whole capital comes into view, huge statues hold up roads over the lake and buildings around the crater. Large buildings 10-20 stories high are the norm rather than the exception. The lift then carries the visitor over the lake on a huge cable before coming to the immigration office, a huge lion that is entered by cart through the mouth. From there the city awaits.
The most important site on this island is the capital, Camorr. It is well known to be the most impressive human city in the world. A visitor arriving by boat is first portaged by means of a lift operating up the side of the mountain. As they crest the rim the whole capital comes into view, huge statues hold up roads over the lake and buildings around the crater. Large buildings 10-20 stories high are the norm rather than the exception. The lift then carries the visitor over the lake on a huge cable before coming to the immigration office, a huge lion that is entered by cart through the mouth. From there the city awaits.
Geography
Merkezi is a large dormant volcano, the rim reaches almost 200ft out of the sea at an angle of almost 30 degrees. A small beach and reef system has built up around the edge. In between the steep edges of the rim and the beach, a small band between 150-600ft of jungle exists. This has been cultivated to allow the better growth of palm trees.
The crater itself has a radius of 24 miles and is about 100ft deep. Rising out of the center of the crater is a rather large island on which exists the capital. In between the crater edge and this risen block exists a large lake approximately 20ft deep.
Fauna & Flora
Besides the small agricultural belt around the beach of the Island and the offshore reef, the island is almost completely devoid of life. Within Camorr besides some small gardens in the nature quarter, the capital is industrial and paved. The offshore reef is large but navigable and kept under control by the local Alu'Tel'Quessir inhabitants in exchange for protection against evil sea races.
Natural Resources
Fishing, Trading, Some Agriculture on the outer rim of the island including rice fields and palm trees, but almost no livestock. Merkezi is the major trade port of Alphatia, while the outer islands may specialize in one cultures trading only Metropolis has traders from all ports. It is also one of the few ports of call for spelljamming ships, the lake surrounding metropolis allows water-based ships to land, while a number of platforms have been created for land-based ships. Fishing on the lake and the surrounding ocean also makes up a large percentage of the industry.
Type
Island
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