Qak'Tornu

The town is large with almost 1500 structures, The town is constructed in a gothic style with steep roofs and pointed architecture. There are metal accents that reinforce the structures, many of which include the use of the rib vault and the flying buttress. Qak'Tornu is heavily fortified and surrounded by a heavy stone wall, with several watchtowers built along its length. The gate is double-thickness and reinforced with metal bands and there are additional watchtowers built at various points throughout the surrounding countryside, The town established itself here as it was part of a current trade route along the Morceaux River.  Qak'Tornu sprouts worn piers and roads taken by merchants and travelers alike. The number of people on the street and working in the fields is what you would expect from a town this size. Roughly a fifth of the town’s population lives outside the town proper.

Demographics

The population of Qak'Tornu is 60% Goliath and 40% are Dwarf. the majority of the people are impoverished, around half of the town struggles to carve out even a meager existence.

Government

Qak'Tornu is governed by a council of elders who control the town.

Defences

Qak'Tornu is heavily fortified and surrounded by a heavy stone wall, with several watchtowers built along its length. The gate is double-thickness and reinforced with metal bands and there are additional watchtowers built at various points throughout the surrounding countryside, Qak'Tornu has a small town watch that is run by a nominated captain, and employs a small number of guards. Presence of the town watch may be scattered, or lacking, at times. There is no military presence within the town.

Industry & Trade

The town has attained a mild degree of success and visibility in the region. Qak'Tornu imports Pigs, Mithral Armor, and Cotton and exports Rubies, Pearls, Ivory. The market is spacious with room for lots of vendor stalls. Vendor stalls are acquired by lease. Merchants must pay in advance for the right to a space in the market square. Excess vendors are allowed to set up stalls and the town Watch patrols through regularly but the areas themselves are less-maintained and traffic is lighter.

Infrastructure

The town has received adequate care where the fundamental elements are all taken care of relatively competently, but some room for improvement still exists. Lack of money, or involvement in more pressing matters such as external conflicts or disaster management, are possible explanations.

Assets

The town has a group of agricultural and livestock farms as well as a preciouse gems mine in the surrounding countryside. The town also exports Rubies, Pearls, Ivory.

Guilds and Factions

Guild represented in Qak'Tornu include: 

• The Baker's Guild 
• The Blacktalons Mercenary Company 

Points of interest

Places of Gathering in the town include:

• A schoolhouse
• An oratory in a modest building where the attendees follow the Church of the Forge. Followers are outspoken and have little or no fear of reproach, they may sing or speak to the masses.
• An academy/university
• A sanctuary in a large well-appointed structure where the followers worship the Church of Resheph. Followers of the faith may be identifiable, but remain very reserved.

The town has the following shops and services:

• Butcher shop the shopkeep is eager to assist you and show off a wide array of high quality items. There is a wonderful aroma of incense or perfume that permeates the shop.
• Wainwright shop there is a fair amount of items, however there is nothing extraordinary among them.
• Hands of the divine hired help service the offerings are limited and/or of bad quality. The location itself is in a state of disrepair and is filthy making your skin crawls as you walk through the shop.
• Theolin's tannery and taxidermy shop.  The offerings are likely limited, or of bad quality. The location itself may be in disrepair, dirty, or have any number of other issues present.
• Artist gallery with a fair amount of items, although nothing is extraordinary among them.
• Rare trade goods shop the offerings are lacking not only in quantity but in quality as well. Grime and filth is evident throughout the shop, the odors are an affront to your sense of smell.
• Inn the offerings are likely limited, or of bad quality. The location itself may be in disrepair, dirty, or have any number of other issues present.
• Apothecary the shopkeep is eager to assist you and show off a wide array of high quality items. There is a wonderful aroma of incense or perfume that permeates the shop.
• Thatchers shop the offerings are lacking not only in quantity but in quality as well. Grime and filth is evident throughout the shop, the odors are an affront to your sense of smell.
• Butcher shop while it seems disorganized there are a good amount of items.

Tourism

The town is a hub of activity, the shopkeepers are happy with a steady flow of patrons. Locals are generally friendly, welcoming, and slow to take offense.

Architecture

The town is constructed in a gothic style with steep roofs and pointed architecture. There are metal accents that reinforce the structures, many of which include the use of the rib vault and the flying buttress.

Geography

Nestled among the mountain the town has broken rock fragments at the base of steep rock faces, pebble to plate sized, that have accumulated through periodic rockfall.

Natural Resources

The Natural resources of Qak'Tornu include: Rubies, Pearls, Ivory.

Founding Date

4281 AoU

Type

Large town

Population

9335 Denizens.

Ruling/Owning Rank

Council of Elders

Owning Organization

Kingdom of Mera