Sanala
The port of Sanala is the gateway through which the grain of the Saihmara River has flowed forth to feed a hungry world. The Empire's periodic advances south of The Perassic Sea have usually been aimed at seizing this strategic prize. Although the legions were long ago forced to retreat, Sanala remains among the most cosmopolitan cities in Calradia, filled with merchants from many lands bidding for the lowest bulk prices. Even despite the recent civil war, many merchants from all warring nations are still allowed in because the city collects duties from all grain sales on their massive excess of production.
It is the fierce mercantile competition in the city that has led to it being ruled by a council, rather than a specific noble. The leader of the city, though holding noble title, must be elected by the ruling council and serves only at their pleasure. The merchant lords of Sanala make vast fortunes in war-profiteering, selling their grain resources to recently pillaged starving towns or besieged cities.
This state of affairs has made the city a continent spanning hub of commerce, as well as a fantastic place for enterprising mercenaries to make their fortunes protecting grain caravans. However, the fierce capitalistic competition has led to a number of dark and seedy occurences, as the merchant lords will stoop to any level to get an edge. Though not in public, it is likely that they wouldn't even look down on dark rituals and blood magic.
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