Nokolesi
“Men Wanted: For hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in case of success.”
― Ernest Shackleton
Demographics
Only about 40% of the population at any given time considers itself a citizen of Nokolesi, the rest are travelers and merchants that live in either hostels, inns, or local rented houses if they plan to stay longer.
Mostly Humans and Mystics but all kinds of peoples make their way through Nokolesi due to it's status as a port city.
Mostly Humans and Mystics but all kinds of peoples make their way through Nokolesi due to it's status as a port city.
Government
There is no central government in Nokolesi. Instead Nokolesi is governed by a group of five Houses that decide amongst themselves how to govern their city. Most city services are provided by private companies or The Houses.
Industry & Trade
Most of the income from the town comes from it's shipping and port industry.
Infrastructure
Nokolesi has a large shipyard with many docks. They are built very sturdily to protect them from ice during the harsh winter months.
Guilds and Factions
House of Zahlan
-Ruled by Tyeson Zahlan the 33rd Lord of Zahlan, The house of Zahlan is the oldest, wealthiest and most powerful of the five houses. In general the other houses defer to the wishes of Zahlan especially the house of Cornis.
House of Cornis -Ruled by Remmin Cornis the first Lord of Cornis. The house of Cornis is the youngest of the five houses and allies itself with Zahlan. Cornis was raised 12 years ago when the house of Ritten collapsed. House Cornis didn't have the funds to buy into the house council and were given a loan by Zahlan to assure their ascension over the more well regarded potential house of Shene (The elder member being Claxton Shene) much to the chagrin of the house of Moriton.
House of Moriton -Ruled by Nettle Moriton the 18th Ruler of Moriton. Born Nettle Goodpaw she is a lagoman who was accepted into the Moriton house. Adopting outsiders into the house is a normal strategy of House Moriton. House Moriton believes that by promoting diversity among their ranks and bringing in the more impressive of the citizens of Nokolesi they will form a strong house that will last the test of time. Moriton considers Zahlan to be their rival house and attempt to undercut their influence wherever possible.
House of Temet -Ruled by Algar Temet the 5th Lord of Temet. The house of Temet is known to have financial troubles of late made worse by the fact that Algar, the only child of his father Innus, has yet to have an heir. If Algar fails to have an heir or to appoint a successor it is likely that the house will fall. Fearing House Zahlan but not wanting to appear as an enemy to them, Temet usually defers to the wisdom of House Kardris as of late though they had in the past allied with House Moriton.
House Kardris -Ruled by Danton Kardris the 40th lord of Kardris. Kardris is the second oldest House in Nokolesi. Danton himself has a reputation of wisdom and being a moderating influence among the houses. Usually bowing to the whims of House Zahlan, Kardris will often bring house Temet to side with Moriton especially when Zahlan is making moves to extend it's power in Nokolesi.
House of Cornis -Ruled by Remmin Cornis the first Lord of Cornis. The house of Cornis is the youngest of the five houses and allies itself with Zahlan. Cornis was raised 12 years ago when the house of Ritten collapsed. House Cornis didn't have the funds to buy into the house council and were given a loan by Zahlan to assure their ascension over the more well regarded potential house of Shene (The elder member being Claxton Shene) much to the chagrin of the house of Moriton.
House of Moriton -Ruled by Nettle Moriton the 18th Ruler of Moriton. Born Nettle Goodpaw she is a lagoman who was accepted into the Moriton house. Adopting outsiders into the house is a normal strategy of House Moriton. House Moriton believes that by promoting diversity among their ranks and bringing in the more impressive of the citizens of Nokolesi they will form a strong house that will last the test of time. Moriton considers Zahlan to be their rival house and attempt to undercut their influence wherever possible.
House of Temet -Ruled by Algar Temet the 5th Lord of Temet. The house of Temet is known to have financial troubles of late made worse by the fact that Algar, the only child of his father Innus, has yet to have an heir. If Algar fails to have an heir or to appoint a successor it is likely that the house will fall. Fearing House Zahlan but not wanting to appear as an enemy to them, Temet usually defers to the wisdom of House Kardris as of late though they had in the past allied with House Moriton.
House Kardris -Ruled by Danton Kardris the 40th lord of Kardris. Kardris is the second oldest House in Nokolesi. Danton himself has a reputation of wisdom and being a moderating influence among the houses. Usually bowing to the whims of House Zahlan, Kardris will often bring house Temet to side with Moriton especially when Zahlan is making moves to extend it's power in Nokolesi.
Geography
A city with a sea port that rests on the joining of two rivers.
Type
Large city
Population
12000
Inhabitant Demonym
Nokolesi
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