Agaros

Agaros is the home city of the argans in Elsweryn. The city is independently ruled, but is seen as part of the Halmuth Kingdom. Agaros' origins date back to the Time of Shadows or perhaps even earlier, in either case it is undisputed, that it is one of the oldest cities on the continent. Although thousands of years have passed, the argan people have never been too keen on expanding their influence or home, they are often content with their walks of life and this shows in the city's structure and size. Agaros is the trade-capital of the West and is known by travelers and merchants as "The Port of Sands".

Demographics

Mostly argans, with small minorities of mainly humans.

Government

Ruled by the Great Council, a gathering of 200 of the wisest and eldest argans. Much of the day-to-day life of the city goes on without the council having to manage things, instead they focus mainly on maintaining good relations with neighboring cities and nations.

Industry & Trade

The western trade is the lifeblood of Agaros, it serves as a crucial restocking and resting place for many caravans and travelers, offering safety and opportunity to trade and exchange wares of all kinds. The city is also important as a processing point for many raw resources, precious metals are forged into beautiful jewelry, iron and steel are fashioned into arms of war and wool & cotton are woven into durable desert clothing.

Infrastructure

The city is built on a small hill of rock, that rises above the desert dunes, as such the city has a fairly well defensible position and some room to expand. Most buildings are built out of cut sandstone or marble for the more wealthy denizens of the city. Many smithies, bazaars and market grounds dot the winding streets of the city.

Guilds and Factions

The Temple of the Four is the most influential faction within the city's walls, offering charity to the poor and needy, and spiritual glory to the four argan heroes of old.

History

The city is said to have been originally built by the few argans, who made the decision to stay in Elsweryn, after their native island of Arga sunk into the sea. Located in the center of the Western Badlands, Agaros would often evade the bulk of any major wars of conflicts, that raged between the various nation-states of the West. Argans view the city as an ancestral home, almost as a reincarnation of their native land. According to legend, the city was founded by Hardran Hammerbearer, who is today viewed as the founding father of the new argan "kingdom". He was the only argan king in history and defended the argan people in their early days.

Geography

A small oasis, that sprouts from an underground river exists just outside of the city's walls.

Natural Resources

Several desert native animal pastures outside the city. An extensive cloth and silk industry.

Alternative Name(s)

The Port of Sands

Type

City

Population

30 000