Port Korsen
Port Korsen, a bustling port city on the eastern coast of Seradestina, thrives as a center of trade, shipbuilding, and political intrigue. Ruled with an iron grip by Greater Lord Tormosh Angston—an imposing figure appointed by his ruthless uncle, King Kenric Vilkors—the city’s aristocracy balances old bloodlines and rising merchant dynasties, all vying for power. With a wet continental climate, misty shores, and the treacherous Blackmarsh to the west, Port Korsen is a land of opportunity and peril. Pirates, smugglers, and dissidents lurk in the shadows, while merchants, craftsmen, and sailors shape its economy. As the gateway to the Medial Sea, the city is a hub of wealth, secrecy, and danger—where fortunes are made, and betrayals come swiftly.
Demographics
Life in Port Korsen is one of ambition and caution.
- The Upper Class – The noble elite live in grand estates overlooking the harbor, indulging in lavish feasts and political games.
- The Middle Class – Merchants, shipwrights, and skilled tradespeople form a comfortable middle class, though many seek greater wealth and status.
- The Lower Class – Dockhands, fishermen, and laborers struggle for coin, often finding themselves in the employ of smugglers or criminal syndicates.
Government
The city is ruled by Greater Lord Tormosh Angston, a man whose very name commands fear and respect. Towering in stature and sharp of mind, he was appointed by his uncle, King Kenric Vilkors, a ruthless monarch who governs Seradestina with an iron hand. Lord Angston ensures that the city remains prosperous—but only under his strict rule. The Council of Lords, composed of wealthy merchants and noble houses, advises him, though their power is often at his mercy.
Port Korsen’s aristocracy is a mix of old bloodline families and newly wealthy merchant dynasties, creating an undercurrent of political strife. While open rebellion is crushed swiftly, whispers of dissent drift through the alehouses and back alleys.
Industry & Trade
Port Korsen thrives on its shipping industry, serving as the primary trade hub across the Medial Sea. Its economy is bolstered by:
- Agriculture – Vast farms inland provide grains, livestock, and exotic swamp herbs used in medicine and alchemy.
- Fishing – The Medial Sea teems with life, and Port Korsen’s fishing fleets are among the most skilled in the kingdom.
- Merchant Trade – Goods from across Pharus pass through its markets, from silks of the the western highlands to spices from the southern deserts.
- Shipyards – The city’s shipwrights are renowned, building war galleons and sleek trade vessels alike.
- Fletchers & Weapon Smiths – With war always on the horizon, Port Korsen's craftsmen produce fine bows, arrows, and weapons for noble houses and mercenaries.
Climate
A thriving bastion of trade and power, Port Korsen is situated on the eastern coast of Seradestina, where the Medial Sea’s misty waters lap against its bustling docks. The city experiences a wet continental climate, meaning warm, humid summers and cold, snowy winters. Rain is frequent, and thick fog often rolls in from the sea, making navigation treacherous for the unseasoned sailor. To the west, a vast swamp known as the Blackmarsh festers with twisted mangroves, strange creatures, and forgotten ruins.
Type
Large city
Population
51,203
Location under
Owner/Ruler
- Blackmarsh Mysteries – Strange creatures and ancient relics lurk in the swamp, drawing scholars and treasure hunters—many of whom never return.
- Pirates of the Medial Sea – The sea lanes are plagued by pirates, some allegedly backed by rival kingdoms or rogue aristocrats.
- Political Intrigue – Nobles and merchants scheme against each other, and even within Lord Angston’s inner circle, betrayal is never far away.
- Resistance Movements – Dissidents plot in the shadows, hoping to break free from the King’s oppressive rule.