City of Trikal

The city-state of Trikal has long been distinguished as an intellectual center. The city is famous for the quality of its tutors and poets.

Government

Trikal's ruling and legislative council is governed by the Octarch, an eight-person holy council, consisting of the seven senior Agrikian clerics and the commander of the Iron Guard. One of the clerics is always the Kemelras (Bishop) of Horitar.

Religion

Trikal has a popular gladiatorial Pamesani arena, and is the seat of an Agríkan Kemelras (Bishop) of Horitar, Grigoris el Anagnatos.

Although an Agrikan Theocracy rules the city, it concentrates its efforts on ensuring stability and military strength. Other gods are tolerated, but the worship of Varani (Larani) is frowned on and has struggled over the last decade.

The agrikan clerics are careful not to undermine the city's reputation as an intellectual center and antagonize the general population or nobles.

Infrastructure

The city has two chantries of magical study.

Guild of Arcane Lore: Average quality with 6 masters.

The Sages of the Infinite Weft: An ancient guild that specializes in astrology and divination with 5 masters.

Military and Law

The city's defenses and laws are overseen by the Iron Guard, an Agrikan Fighting Order, supplemented by freeman militia and, on occasion, mercenaries. The Iron Guard is generally well-regarded, as Commander Raphail el Valopoulos does not tolerate corruption.

The city provides one cohort of legionaries stationed in barracks outside the city, as well as several war galleys.

History

~1000BT - City founded. It was the most important on the island, economically, politically, and culturally.

260TR - Azeryani Empire conquers Kachya Island. As the most prominent settlement, Trikal becomes the provincial capital.

380TR - Trikal was struck by a series of earthquakes, suffering significant damage. The Azeryani moved the provincial capital to the city of Horitar.

635TR - Another major earthquake devastates the city, and most of the waterfront is lost to the sea. However, many lives were saved after the Sages of the Infinite Weft accurately predicted the disaster.

657TR - As the Empire withdraws its legions to deal with external threats, the Great Secession begins. Many Karejian city states, including Trikal, believing they have been abandoned, rebelled.

664TR - Trikal is plagued by near-constant civil war.

684TR - The Agrikian bishop ended the civil strife by seizing power with the assistance of the Order of the Iron Guard and many of the city’s middle class. The Theocracy of Trikal formed, giving the city stability and security.

688TR - Trikal joins the Karejian League, providing considerable military support.