Stormhold

Sitting proudly at the southern tip of Dragonclaw Island, Stormhold's bustling city is based around a massive natural harbour. A true cultural melting pot, this naval trade hub is rich, well organised and long established.
It's crest is lower half blue, with three white sailboats, top half blue background with a black triangle full size, a white sun & moon either side of it against the blue, and a white keep in the centre of the triangle.

Demographics

All races and cultures from around the @Arall Sea can be found in Stormhold, along with a handful from further afield. Stormhold, with it's large natural harbour and central position has made itself the heart of all trade across the Arall Sea. Traders, merchants and sailors make up a large part of its population, a significant portion of which is transient in nature. In addition all the expected shipwrights, sail makers, warehouse operators, wharf labourers and all other many of supporting industries likewise thrive off the back of the trade.

Government

The city is ruled & administered by the High Chancellor, an elected figure. They ensure taxes, laws and trade tariffs are applied to all.

Defences

The armed forces of Stormhold are the Kelpie Knights. Their garrison is on a small island just off the coast from the city, referred to as the Kelpie Keep. Due to it's isolated nature there's very little in the way of defensive structures around Stormhold, as their navy patrols the sea.

Infrastructure

The harbour of Stormhold is given additional protection by an impressive sea wall built several hundred years ago and reinforced and expanded several times since. Resulting a a huge sheltered location for ship building, maintenance, trading and loading goods.

Guilds and Factions

There are a number of trading guilds in operation, some of which are local and other that originate in other countries. Additionally there are two rival carriage guilds.

Architecture

Mediterranian in style, white-washed stone buildings, well maintained cobbled streets and pavements. A sophisticated sewage system that pumps the waste well beyond the harbour.

Geography

The city spreads from the waterline around the harbour up a steep rock face to the west and a long gradual slope to the north.

Type

Capital

Population

200,000 - primarily Embarii & Human, with significant numbers of all the major races and a handful of the minor races.