Port Drakos
The Golden Coast
Demographics
Human (60%), Halfling (32%), Dragonborn (2%), Half-Elf (2%), Half-Orc (1%), Dwarf (1%), Tabaxi (1%), All Others <1%
Government
The Leader of Port Drakos is a member of the Draken Family and has been for the last 763 years when Lord Dional Draken (A Black Dragonborn) lead a revolution against a local tyrant who was extorting his subjects. Taxation is paid annually to the Ruktari Coalition to fund the defense of Rexium / Shilari and the war effort, taxes are only collected from Nobility and the City State Leaders.
Defences
The city is surrounded by stone palisades. 400 trained warriors serve in the city's defense, and a militia of 1,036 can be mustered in case of attack. The sheriff is Kithri Porridgepot, a Female Halfling.
Industry & Trade
Port Drakos is a large industrious port that deals with people of both the Ruktari Coalition and the Holy Trynnien Empire. Due to commanding trade with both peoples of the world, the port has thrived even during times of conflict. A general melting pot, people from all over are welcome here.
Infrastructure
Port Drakos has all of the amenities afforded to a modern city of the realm.
Districts
- Arcanist's Borough
- Charger's Village
- Dock Ward
- Lion's Ward
- Market
- Palace Borough
Assets
- Tavern: The Blue Ale House
- Tavern: The Immortal Scales
- Blacksmith: The Exalted Chain
- Alchemist: Blackened Brews
- Enchanter: The Sibyl's Clairvoyance
- General Store: The League Goblin's Stash
- Church: Hall of Wonders
Guilds and Factions
Trade guilds, The Draken Family, The Ceaseless Society, and The Scholarly Lions.
History
Once a small port city under the rule of a tyrant, the bustling port city has grown since The Draken Family, organized the fishermen to revolt against the ruler. The Draken Family has worked hard to grow the town into the largest port in the world.
Points of interest
- The House of Flames: A grand timber and brick theatre, known for its classical sidhe tragedies.
- An ancient abbey ruins, which appears restored upon the night of the new moon.
- The ruins of Goccio Tower, the once stronghold of the former tyrant.
- Birdsong Alley: A verdant alley between buildings. Though no birds are ever seen, it is often filled with gentle birdsong.
Tourism
As a coastal blended city, cultures from around the world mix here to create one of the most unique experiences know to Sentirum's inhabitants. Festivals of Color, and celebrations of the Spirits of the Land are commonplace and occur during the solstices. Some say one has not truly lived until they have danced in the streets of Port Drakos till the moon sinks into mountains and the sun is drawn from the ocean waters.
Architecture
The cities' buildings are a reflection of its unique people, and you can find all sorts of strange designs and cultural buildings here.
Geography
Located north of Azcanatal's Blessing a river delta and south of the The Far Woods Port Drakos lives in the coastal praries of northeastern Ruktari lands.
Natural Resources
Fish, Sheep from the pastures, sweet grass from the river banks, and crustations make up nature's bounty around Port Drakos.
Founding Date
125 AD
Founders
Alternative Name(s)
The Golden Coast, The Fugitive's Haven
Type
Large city
Population
9,215
Inhabitant Demonym
Drakonian's
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