City of Arnak

Seat of government for the Demesne of Arnak and southernmost true city in the Empire.

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The southernmost true city in the empire. 120 foot squares.

Governor Imemptons (M)

• Noble, Human, Neutral Good
• Unforgivable relationship with Felben Timbers. Imemptons son was deathly ill, and the governor took him to Felben for healing, but Felben refused, resulting in the boy's death.
• Likes: Differing Religious Beliefs, governing a diverse city, Imemeptons has grown to appreciate and respect differing religious opinions.
• Dislikes: Optimism, Past traumas in his life have left the governor with little in common with optimists.
• Goal: Imemptons ratted out a family member in his home town which earned him his promotion, but also resulted in his disownment. While he would never admit it, he wants to reconnect to the only family he has left.

Librarian Cremia Yeslana (F)

• Scribe, Elf, Neutral Good
• Forgotten Relationship with Tatisu. Tatisu recovered stolen tomes for Cremia several years ago. At one point she was thankful and friendly, but has since forgotten.
• Likes: Charity, While the Institute is funded by the Order of Eyes, it depends on the charity of wealthy donors to continue to expand its book collection.
• Dislikes: Poor Dressers, Past experience has shown Cremia that poorly dressed individuals are likely to be thieves.
• Goal: Cremia wants to preserve the ancient tomes in her collection. Multiple individuals have tried to steal or destroy them in the past.

Felben Timbers, Oracle of the Woods (M)

• Druid, Gnome, Lawful Good (level 8)
• Forgotten Relationship with Bylmyl. Bylmyl opposed Felben's addition
• Likes: Planners, Felben appreciates orderly growth, like in a well tended forest.
• Dislikes: Intimidation, Felben's connection to nature means he values truth over fear.
• Goal: Make the world a better place for his children. Felben was forced to relocate to Arnak when his forest was destroyed in orc attacks, and is trying to rebuild with his new family.

Bylmyl Axebreaker. Lightguard Sergeant (F)

• Ranger, Dwarf, Neutral (level 7)
• Good Relationship with Cremia. While on opposite sides of the debate between Divine and Arcane power, Cremia has always been honest and honorable with Bylmyl, which he respects.
• Likes: Traveling, While Bylmyl is loyal to his found home and guild, he still loves to see the world.
• Dislikes: Liars, Bylmyl cannot abide dishonesty of any kind.
• Goal: My city and nation are all that matter. Bylmyl left his home in the hills and found a new family in the Lightguard, which he considers his new family.

Utmont, the Lightguard Lieutenant (M)

• Monk, Human, Evil (level 10)
• In debt to Venna. Utmont forced her to make a potion for him to improve his skills so he could earn his current position. Now he owns her more than just a favor.
• Likes: Humans, Utmont firmly believes humans are and should be the dominant race.
• Dislikes: Elves, Utmont is convinced that the elves guard secret knowledge which could be used to benefit the Empire.
• Goal: The path to Power and Dominion is through knowledge. If Utmont can learn enough, he believes he could gain control of the full Lightguard and raise them to dominance in the Empire.

Venna Mola-Kamina (F)

• Alchemist, Goliath, Lawful Evil
• Unfavorable relationship with Othrol. Venna poisoned the previous governor because he opposed her taking a seat on the council. Othrol managed to get the governor to a healer in time, and Venna believes his actions were a direct setback to her own rise in power.
• Likes: Confidence, Venna is a self-confident person, and respects that in others.
• Dislikes: Monstrous Races, Venna resents the local monstrous races because their presence creates a stigma against herself which she feels she has had to fight to overcome.
• Goal: Venna is very greedy, and is willing to take great risks for gold.

Othrol the Tavern Keeper (M)

• Brewer, Half-Orc, Lawful Neutral
• In debt to Cremia. Because he is illiterate, she has read myths and histories to him that concern his personal goal.
• Likes: Optimism, Despite his own hardships, Othrol tries to look on the bright side of things, and values others who do the same.
• Dislikes: Magic Users, Othrol suspects can't confirm Venna tried to poison the previous governor, which has caused him to be suspicious of all magic users.
• Goal: Othrol has spent his entire life for the answer to a certain question. Othrol wants to know the truth about Orcs, and whether or not they are doomed to be evil.

Tatisu, the Lightguard Sergeant (F)

• Paladin, Human, Chaotic Good
• Good relationship with Governor Imemptons. Tatisu has helped the governor to understand the value of different religious viewpoints, and the two have developed a friendship because of it.
• Likes: Bravery, Tatisu is for the most part a simple woman, who values acts of courage and fortitude.
• Dislikes: Outdoors, Tatisu has spent nearly her entire life in cities or in combat, and has little skill and little desire for for the wilderness.
• Goal: Wishes to end the eternal slavery of Necromancy. While outwardly she doesn't appear religious, she takes her paladin oaths very seriously, in particular a person oath against necromancy and the undead.

Demographics

Population	1,766
Hirelings	8
Citizens	1,696
Clergy	9
Law Enforcement	15
Nobles	61
Adventure	7

Adults	1,384
0 - 9	384
10 - 19	331
20 - 29	296
30 - 39	251
40 - 49	212
50 - 59	161
60 - 69	102
70 - 79	30
80+	1

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Workforce Breakdown
Working Adults	1,353
Unskilled	991
Semi-Skilled	176
Craftsmen	162
Profession	24

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Races
Aasimar	18
Elf	53
Firbolg	18
Half-Elf	71
Halfling	532
Human	1,082
Other	18

Government

The City of Arnak is run by Governor Imemptons and the Lightguards. The governor has a council of nobles which he has appointed to manage the day to day affairs of the city, and also regulates and appoints the mayors which govern the various cities of the Demesne.
The overall alignment of the ruling powers of the city are Lawful Good. Governor Imemptons wants peace for the city and the Empire, because his Demesne is prospering on trade currently. The Lightguards are, in contrast, pushing heavily for war.

Defences

At the center of the city is a well fortified castle. The city proper is encircled by sandstone walls, which are further encircled by an irrigation canal that doubles as a moat.

Industry & Trade

Daily Food Consumption

Grain (bushels)	44
Wine, tea, beer (gal.)	2,216
Water (q.)	1,064
Cattle	5
Livestock	177

Infrastructure

Buildings
Mansions	10
Churches	4
Businesses	89
Municipal	20
Homes	261
Other	23
Total	407

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Notable Businesses
Banks	1
Bathhouses	1
Brothels	3
Entertainment Halls	2
General Merchants	4
Inns	1
Institutes	1
Magic Item Store	1
Magical Supplies	2
Pawnshop	1
Stables	3
Taverns	4
Police Stations	18

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Businesses
Animal Trainers	5	Grocers / Fishmongers	2
Apothecaries	5	Jewelers	5
Artists	2	Leatherworks	3
Blacksmiths	4	Masonries	3
Brewers	1	Outfitters	2
Butcheries	2	Potteries	5
Carpenters	4	Salteries	2
Dyers	2	Tailors	7
Engravers	2	Tanneries	1
Fletchers	3	Weavers	3
Furriers	7	Wineries	2

Assets

TBD

Guilds and Factions

Lightguards , TBD

Architecture

The majority of homes and buildings are built of red brick made from the local mud. Wealthier or more permanent buildings, as well as the walls and castle, are made of locally quarried sandstone.

Geography

The city of Arnak sits along the floodplain of the Kervakhen River. As such the dominant feature of the landscape is the river to the east. Immediately surrounding the city are irrigated fields. Spreading further out the land transitions gradually into grassy hills and then scrub-land.

9 Clergy, 1 Oracle Four places of Worship: Mosque of the Warforge, Mausoleum of Quiet Night, Temple of Unholy Shadow, Temple of Megicis

City Guard
Guardsmen	15
Sergeant	2
Lieutenant	1

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The Unicorn and the Bore

• Good Inn, caters to adventures, owned by Othrol the Half-Orc
• On Feypool road, in the Scepter District, near a large public garden
• The inn is a large, stone-walled building with a tiled mosaic floor. Accommodations consist of several small rooms with beds and woolen mattresses.
  Menu: 8 sp per night
  
• Roasted Cod with Clove and Poached Eggs, Glass of Whisky (2 sp)
• Boiled Eggs and Soft Cheese, Tankard of Perry (1 sp)
• Roasted Eel and Poached Eggs, Glass of Whisky (4 sp)
• Braised Pheasant and Dried Peach, Glass of Rum (4 sp)
• Roasted Trout and Gooseberry Tart, Glass of Gin (1 sp)
• Roasted Pheasant and Oat Biscuits, Glass of Gin (1 sp)

Patrons

• Elthryth: Female Human Illusionist, Neutral (student). Elthryth has braided white hair and blue eyes, and a beaked nose. She wears topaz robes and compulsively plays with a silver coin.
• Ecil Bere: Female Halfling Illusionist, Evil (student). Ecil was a long face, with golden hair and light gray eyes. She wears modest garments. She hunting a doppelganger that killed her family in her spare time.
Rumors: people will be talking about recent Dragonborn rumors.

Type

Large city

Population

1,773

Location under

Demesne of Arnak

Owner/Ruler

Governor Imemptons

Owning Organization

Saisol Awak Empire

Exports

The fields surrounding Arnak are notable for the flowers which favors the production of a variety of special types of honey.

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Imports

The primary local imports are lumber, but the city also has to import most of its gemstone and metal resources, as well as ceramics and other artwork.