Korth

Korth is the capital and the largest city of Karrnath. Nestled between the Karrn River to the north and the Nightwood to the east, Korth has been Karrnath's capital since before the Kingdom of Galifar.

The city is currently ruled by Karrnath's King Kaius III from his palace of Crownhome, although he leaves the day-to-day management of the city to his Civic Minister Hyran ir'Tennet, and the management of the city's garrison, the White Lions, to General Thaurum. The city is divided up into five wards: Highcourt, Temple, Commerce, Community, and the Low District, separated by the riverside bluffs. The city has a lightning rail station, and a harbor along the Karrn River. Notable institutions in the city include the Tower of the Twelve, and several house enclaves, including the headquarters for Cannith East.

Korth's history dates back to pre-Galifaran times when it was the capital of the independent kingdom of Karrnath. Under Galifar ir'Wynarn I's rule, Korth saw significant expansion in the middle of his reign, and his restrictions on the dragonmarked houses — Korth Edicts —were established from meetings with House members in the city.

During the Last War, Korth was besieged on three separate occasions, by Cyre in 936 YK, Aundair from 939 YK to 940 YK, and by Cyre again from 971 YK to 973 YK, but it never fell to its besiegers. However, while it never fell, large sections of the city were destroyed or damaged during the sieges, and since the Treaty of Thronehold, the city is being rebuilt in a more orderly uniform plan. The most notable structure of this rebuilding effort is the large Cathedral to the Sovereign Host.