Caragan

Caragan is a large trade city dominating The Caragan Shore. It is built upon one of the few locations where a viable harbor could be built, as much of the coastline's steep cliffs preclude a construction of this magnitude. The city's economy is built mostly on trade, and therefore it's primary resource is its location.

Demographics

The inhabitants of Caragan are as diverse as the good that pass through the port. Humans make up most of the population, but orcs, elves, dwarves, and gnomes are also found here in abundance. The dwarven and gnomish populations combined easily exceed that of the human population, while elves and orcs remain more of a minority.
The economic classes of Caragan are split drastically as business owners hold an elite position and only 5% of the populations hoards most of the city's wealth. The working class makes up most of the population, however, and normally are well off enough to survive, albeit not in total comfort. The lower class and impoverished make up about 15% of the population.
Most workers in the city work in the harbor and warehouse district, moving good from one place to another. Much of the shipping that comes in by sea is moved to warehouses to be picked up by the new locomagitive railroads that run inland to other regions of the continent.

Government

A city council controls the day-to-day business of the city, and are all elected representatives of the people. It has not gone unnoticed, either, that they are all rich. The Mayor of the city - Victor Evans - acts as more of a figurehead. He does, however, hold sway over most of the council and his whispering in their ears often influences important votes.
The mayor also oversees the courts, police, and other civil services. This makes him the 'boss' of every city worker, and his wrath is feared by even the most devoted employee. The tax collection office, in particular, is where he spends much of his attention. Taxes are collected in person on a monthly basis from all businesses and citizens, and Evans' personal army of tax collectors never miss a pence under his watch.

Defences

Caragan has a sizable armed police force, but also has its own military that patrols the surrounding region that falls under it's nominal control. Independent of any other kingdom or nation, it is solely responsible for its own defense. A system of armed militias and alliances with its neighbors generally tends to keep the peace.

Infrastructure

The main feature of Caragan is the large seaport that dominates the coastline of the city. Dozens of ships, be they driven by sail, steam, or spell, can dock here to load and unload goods. A large warehouse district has grown around the port, and the new railroads running through the city converge in the heart of this Warehouse District.

Type

Large city

Population

2,000,000

Inhabitant Demonym

Carganian

Location under

The Caragan Shore