Icantia

Stat block level 15 Capital City In a nation as complex and changing as Quoshua, Icantia is a stable point, it is agreed by all though that matter within the nation, to be the capital. Despite being one of the oldest cities within Quoshua, Icantia's building are for the most part quite recent, each of the most prominent and wealthy families are in a constant state of attempting to out do each other with conspicuous shows of civic pride and wealth, regenerating entire districts that have fallen into less desirable states, building great communal buildings and spaces, creating huge public squares, Seragi, for the citizens and visitors to gather in, trade, eat and socialise.
Although not one of the most populous cities withing the Maelstrom nations Icantia is one of the largest with great wide streets lined by beautifully constructed buildings leading to large garden areas or Seragi ringed with shops housed in buildings of unimaginable luxury. its citizenry a flowing riot of colour in their flowing clothing, veils and headdresses. The shear wealth on display in the architecture and civic centres of the city is unmatched by any of the other great cities of the Maelstrom Nations, within its numerous markets and trade centres luxuries that could buy a small town are easily purchased.
Should your pockets now stand for such extravagant purchases you could spend your time in one of the squares listening to philosophical debates, or taking in poetry from one of the many performers who ply their works within the city.
Food and drinks can be found across the city, from small street carts to grand dinning spaces that would put many a noble court to shame, for the people of Quoshua, and most especially those of Icantia consider any conversation worth having, to be done over food and drink. Social in their dinning habits it is rare to find somewhere that offers small tables or enclosed spaces for private dinning, a few do exist for the visiting foreigners who seem unable to negotiate a trade deal while surrounded by the thrum of a living city enjoying food, the citizenry eat in the Ibryhee, dinning spaces with long tables and benches, Many don't have menus as such just dishes that are brought out and shared across the table letting dinners eat what they wish from what has been prepared. The more expensive Ibryhee do let dinners order specific dishes for their group.
Icantia is not a city that sleeps, as bright during the depths of night as it is at midday, magical lamps of brilliant colours adorn buildings and streets casting gentle yet clear light throughout the night illuminating the nights revelers, with fantastical street performers performing feats of skill and daring throughout the night time city.
If Quoshua is a country of shrewed traders and diplomats, then Icantia is where the most accomplished and powerful of these can be found, trade deals worth more than some cities make in a year taking place next to a family enjoying a lunch in the social eating spaces are not uncommon within this jewel of a city Many wealthy families from across the Maelstrom nations travel to Icantia during its winter, to enjoy this breath taking city, out of the oppressive heat of the summer that so many not of the region find difficult to bare. The winter sees some of the most dramatic and fantastical shows with performers and artists from many nations flocking here hoping to secure a wealthy sponsor.       Population 59000 (60% Human, 5% Half Elven, 7% Elven, 7% Gnome, 5% Dwarf, 4% Halfling, 3% Orc, 3% Half Orc, 4% Aasimar 2%, Other)   Language common (Quoshua), Elven, Dwarven, Halfling, Gnomish   Religion Elise, Lathlane, Helena, Grund, Dalithie   Threats Undead, Aberrations, Raiders   Other characteristics   Significant NPCs