Port Pelizo
Port Pelizo is a large manufacturing town located in the kingdom of Riverpass, on the western edge of the Great Hasak River. It is a notorious den of pirates, smugglers, and thieves. Pelizo is difficult to reach by ship if one lacks prior experience navigating that section of the Great Hasak, and the road by land is poorly maintained.
Demographics
2,700 humans (mostly Skaldoran with significant Jianro, Bazir, and Tegdylun populations), 900 Rivaen, 400 Half-Elves, 300 Halflings, 250 Gnomes, 150 non-Rivaen Elves, 100 other
Government
Port Pelizo is the domain of Baronet Jaylor Seritos, a human who's family purchased titles hundreds of years ago. He personally assigns a Prefect to each of the city's twelve districts, and each Prefect is given an equal budget with which to govern their "tiny kingdom" as the locals call the districts. The city's constabulary is thus hired by each Prefect rather than a single entity, and as a result the city has twelve competing groups of guardsmen. Due to infamous pirate activity in the area, the Baronet is assisted in governing by an agent of the River Kings.
Industry & Trade
The inhabitants of Port Pelizo have mastered turning the power of the river into a machine that works for them. The Workshop produces mechanized vehicles for the Legion as well as for rich investors. The town is sometimes said to trade in trade, as the second highest source of income is the storage of goods and the buying and selling of ships.
Infrastructure
Port Pelizo is commonly called "Rat's Nest" and it's easy to see why simply by walking the streets. While each of the districts has a well-maintained main road, the homes of Pelizo are haphazardly constructed, tall buildings that can fit multiple families. These are often packed close together to make more room for warehouses and businesses. The Clinks district is different, a carefully constructed nice neighborhood where the town's rich make their homes. The largest building aside from the Baronet's manor is The Workshop, a massive factory set over the river, taking advantage of powerful currents to turn eight massive water wheels.
Assets
Port Pelizo is used by many merchants to store goods in the town's sprawling warehouses, but Pelizo's biggest asset is it's water wheels set over the rapidly-moving currents of the Great Hasak River. The power generated by these are used in rapid manufacturing.
Guilds and Factions
Port Pelizo is a well-known haven for pirates and smugglers. Three primary factions hold sway over the town, those being the Reaver's Republic, the Iron Shadow, and Pelizo's wealthy who call themselves The Table. Each of the town's twelve districts is firmly dedicated to one of these, and competition between them has led to rivalries between districts.
Founding Date
1109 EK
Alternative Name(s)
Rat's Nest, Port Plunder
Type
Large town
Population
4800
Inhabitant Demonym
Pelizi
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