Suzail
Suzail was the capital of Cormyr and the home of the ruling Obarskyr family, which is lead by Azoun Obarskyr IV.
Defences
The landward side of Suzail was protected by an 80 ft. (24 Meter) wall. The city was further protected by the Citadel of the Purple Dragons as well as three gates which were essentially castles themselves.
Two thousand Purple Dragons were garrisoned in the city and over one hundred War Wizards resided within the walls.
Industry & Trade
Suzail was one of two Cormyrean ports, the second being Marsember, and a huge variety of trade goods flowed through the city. Suzail primarily exported copper bars and grain and imported luxury goods such as spices, silk, and citrus fruit. Trade was dominated by merchant families and trading companies such as the Seven Suns Trading Coster, Trueshield Trading Priakos and the Glanend and Skatterhawk families.
The city had a large number of trade guilds who took pride in their craftsmanship. The city was known for producing musical instruments, cloth, garments and swords, and armor. Althought it was once known as a hub for shipbuilding in the region, this has largely moved to Marsember.
History
Suzail began as a farmstead in 6 DR when Ondeth Obarskyr and his immediate family settled there. Others soon joined the new settlement and by 16 DR the population had grown to 350, having become a port a year earlier with the construction of the first dock.
Between 376 DR and 432 DR, Suzail was affected by a plague brought from the merchants of Marsember, and many people died, despite the efforts of the priests. Once the priests had almost exhausted their healing spells, they reserved them for their own use and were consequently slaughtered by the peoples of Suzail. Only priests of Talona survived, but they merely further spread the plague.
Around 429 DR, Suzail was sold to Magrath the Minotaur, a pirate lord, for 500 sacks of gold, by Melineth Turcassan, father-in-law to King Duar Obarskyr, who was away fighting orcs at the time. The city's treasury was plundered and Magrath assumed its rule. Magrath was later defeated by King Duar and the city returned to normal.
In 1018 DR, much of Suzail was set ablaze by three red dragons. The docks and the lower wards were worst affected because of their wooden construction. The garrison of the city were able to defeat all three dragons, but Thauglor soon arrived, demolishing part of Castle Obarskyr and setting it on fire. In all, half of Suzail was destroyed in the attack and a third of its population was wiped out, in addition to extensive damage to the castle.
Points of interest
Landmarks
- Castle Obarskyr, the castle of the King of Cormyr.
- Citadel of the Purple Dragons, headquarters of the Purple Dragons where 2,000 knights are garrisoned.
- The Lockup, an imposing building that resembled a giant stone square and served as Suzail's prison.
- The Promenade, a long, semi-circular street that divided the Royal Palace area from the rest of the city.
Inns/Shops
- Bindle's, a popular tavern and club for merchants.
- The Roving Dragon, a small inn that offers free cider to patrons.
- Nalasso's Scrollworks, a shop that sells scrolls and scroll related goods.
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