Yamelith
Yamelith (meaining "dream stone" in ancient Isarian) became the capital of Isaria when the regime chnged from the Taishō clan to the Heisei. This change is traditional with any change in leadership, but the Taishō have taken particular umbrage, which has caused no small degree of tension. Inter-clan warfare has been happening across the kingdom, and the violence has spilled over into the streets of Yamelith several times, threatening to destroy its peace. For years, Yamelith was a religious center with many stone temples devoted to the Old Gods and the new pantheon. Several monastic orders and orders militant made their home in Yamelith once the Astruian mining camps were shut down. These groups help maintain the peace and serve as a town guard of sorts.
Demographics
- Humans--70%
- Dwarves--15%
- Dragonborn 7%
- Elves--6%
- Half-elves--1%
Government
The Shichō, or High Counselor, manages most of the day to day city functions. There is also a city council made of of prominent figures int he community and local guild leaders. Since Yamelith is the current seat of power, the Shogun or the king/Lord Paramount can be called upon for arbitration in extreme circumstances.
Infrastructure
Districts
- Terrace District--Also know as the "farm distrcit", this is where a good deal of the local food is grown. Cut into the side of hills, the terraced farms make effciient use of the land, and the farms are supplied by the local river and aquaducts.
- River Docks--this distict is unique in that it is occupies both sides of the river and nearly runs the length of the city. As such, all travel, trader, and customs is managed here. All of the local markets are here along with a good number of warehouses and local guard precincts.
- Royal Demesne--Every city Isaria has a feudal compund that houses the ruling clan. It is built like an Isarian fortress with some palatial embellishments, though to most outsiders these buildings can look a little plan as the general style in the kingdom is a little austere.
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