Lathirian

Summary

Perched on the easternmost island of Therassia, Lathirian is a serene port city renowned for its calm, golden beaches and bustling harbor. The city is bathed in the golden light of sunrise, a sight that has inspired countless poems and paintings throughout the kingdom. The population, known as Lathnarians, are celebrated for their warm hospitality, expert shipwrights, and devout faith.

One of its newest cities having been founded only 150 years ago it has quickly become one of its most important ports of trade. Connecting the four continents of Therassia, Pol, Elastar and Olmerrec together.

The city thrives as a hub of maritime trade, forging strong connections with the eastern continent of Olmerrec and the Elven colony of Naenas. Its harbor is a marvel of engineering, lined with elegant magically shaped living wooden docks where merchant ships and fishing vessels bustle with activity. The shipyards of Lathirian are celebrated across Therassia, producing the kingdom's finest vessels, from sleek trading schooners to formidable warships.

Lathirian’s heart lies in its balance between commerce and faith. Sacred temples dedicated to the Lost Gods and the Primal Forces rise near the waterfront, their spires adorned with seashell mosaics and glowing runes. These temples host annual solstice festivals, which draw visitors from all over Therassia and beyond to witness grand ceremonies, feasts, and vibrant processions.

The city’s cultural and strategic significance is undeniable. It acts as a bridge between Therassia and the wider world, fostering diplomatic relations with the Imperial merchant companies and maintaining a cautious but productive rapport with the Northern Clan Drenner, the only one willing to trade with the magical Kingdom.

Lathirian’s architecture reflects its maritime character, with whitewashed buildings capped with sea-blue tiles and open courtyards designed to catch the ocean breeze. The streets are paved with smooth cobblestones, often decorated with floral garlands during festivals.

Districts

1. The Dawn Quarter - The most opulent quarter in the city is set aside for the Baron's estate and the houses of the nobility. The large palatial grounds are the center to the district with the characteristic living wooden mansions home to the minor nobility. At dawn enchanted reflective glass bathes the entire district in golden light.
2. The Farmers Market - The central market is a mass of colorful stall selling food grown and caught around the island. Traditional vendors sell pastries, coffee, sweets and cakes to merchants and customers alike. There are even little open-air cafes with rugs and pillows where people can relax and enjoy their snacks in comfort and many merchant deals are made in this way.
3. The Living Docks - Its harbor is a unique construction of magically grown and shaped docks from the mangrove forests surrounding the bay of the city. Many colorful sleek ships are docked here at any one time.
4. Eldar Shipyards - Grand warehouses and dry-docks are nestled next to the harbor and is home to the shipyards of the city. Renowned for the magically shaped ships both elegant and fast. They mostly produce fishing and trading vessels but they construct some special ships for the Royal Navy usually meant for scouting or speed.
5. The Sun Grove - A lush green field dotted with the simple wooden houses of the working population of the city. There are also a lot of wine bars and inns to be found in this district as well as shops and General stores.
6. The Mercy Quarter - Wooden palisades surround this shanty town constructed from any leftover scrap and drift wood and is home to the monster races of the city. Smaller population than other cities and not many are collared slaves instead they're treated reasonably well but the city still keeps them segregated.

Economy

As a major trade hub with outsides even those unique to this part of the world the city relies heavily on buying and selling goods on its trading vessels. Its warehouses usually filled with exotic Olmerrecian fruits and spices or rare artifacts from Pol. Even rare machined and technical goods are imported into the city and shipped across to other parts of the Kingdom.

Its shipyards produce sleek and fast vessels wanted all over the Kingdom even the rare foreigner gets permission from the local Baron to buy one of the ships. Exotic wooden statues and artificats are also traded to far away lands.