Dregheirion
The Fortress of Dregheirion guards the Compass Crossway that divides the eastern and western halves of the Windy Road in Viis Zoroth.
Originally called Antaros, Dregheirion was built during the latter years Mornal Invasion to guard supply lines leading from the western cities to the eastern front. The area had been under control of the Old Orckid Empire, but it was populated by a rural people called the Hinter Folk. The Mornals wiped them out during the Invasion, building a small outpost that would eventually be commissioned into the military juggernaut that held the Viisianari commoners in fear.
History is muddled, but it is generally agreed that Dregheirion was taken by surprise shortly after the Great Collapse. No one Amai claims credit for it, nor is it known if the attack was orchestrated or random, but many say the Zorothi rebellion began with the taking of Antaros and its transformation into Dregheirion. The fortress city served as the de facto capitol of the Zorothi people until they achieved independence, at which point Esharion was declared the official capitol.
Like Esharion, Dregheirion is relatively light on natural resources of its own, but it controls the majority of trade both in the area and between the two halves of the country. This and its military might has allowed it to grow greater and more powerful.
Type
City
Population
14,000
Inhabitant Demonym
Dregheirioni, Dreghi
Location under
Owning Organization