Kairaviel
Kairaviel is the biggest settlement between Purecross Waystation and the rest of Formene. All travelers to and from the Aswarian Empire usually spend at least a night here preparing as it is the last/first place to get supplies for that journey. As such, the markets carry all manner of adventuring gear and supplies. From tents and sleeping rolls, to spell components and wagons the range of goods is vast. There is also the noisier section where all manner of animal is available. Horses, donkeys, oxen for pulling carts and owls, or other pets for companionship for those heading out on the road.
Demographics
Some of the oldest families in the country live here-the others live in Ellon. Their lineage links back to the surviving refugees who escaped the giant sandstorm that ended the Ernesh Conflict.
Government
A small group of priests rule here, listening for news from the capital and asking the gods for information on the more urgent matters. There are city advisors who oversee the day to day matters and a city watch who ensure citizens are abiding by the laws.
Defences
The City Watch guard the city walls and streets. They have stations throughout every district and maintain order amongst the people. The streets are relatively safe but there is the odd altercation/disagreement, and the tourists occasionally need to be brought into line and informed of the rules. Especially those who have newly arrived in Formene.
Industry & Trade
Trade and tourism are the main industries. Many merchants and tourists pass through the city and all require accommodation. The main thoroughfare is lined with inns/hotels/boarding houses. Some of them have a shop front, dining hall, café or bar but every inch of habitable space is utilized. Some specialize in certain size rooms from giant to halfling spaces. Others maximize their space and have mixed size rooms cleverly stacked and layered.
Districts
Market Street
Hospitality Mile
Produce Avenue
Magic Grove
Braying Corner
Goods and Supplies District
History
After the Ernesh Conflict was over and the sands settled, some refugees started to make their way back to see what was left of their homes. Some got as far as Kairaviel where the river was in flood and stayed. When the river subsided they began building a bridge which was a truly miraculous feat. They set up new establishments and as other refugees headed through they were able to help them on their way, for a price.
Points of interest
The Kairaviel Bridge
The Water Wheels - providing power (generates the mills and some other machinery some built) and water to the city.
Hospitality Mile.
Welcome Inn
Tourism
The main road which leads all the way through the city gets its name (Hospitality Mile) from the fact that every building along the way has accommodations of some sort or other. Tourists enjoy seeing the wide variety of places that cater to all different types. There are large places that cater to the largest passersby and ones that cater to the smallest. Then there are the mixed buildings which truly boggle the mind.
Geography
Kairaviel is built on a sloping plane between the Anvil mountains and the Skeleton Coast. A wide river passes by to the North and the only bridge leads directly to the main road through the city. All visitors to Formene who want to continue their journey must pass through Kairaviel, there are no ways around the city due to the river.
Natural Resources
Water from the river powering the water wheels
Agriculture
Metals/Stone
Trees
Fish/Seafood
Seals and other creatures for hides and meat and milk/other products
Type
City
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