Ithon
The hub of the West, Ithon is the heart of the Third Great Kingdom of Ithest. Place at the mouth of the great river, the Lion's Tail, Ithon became a city of commerce. Receiving trade goods from the interior of the Plains of Ithest, Ithon commits heavily to maritime exports along the coast, and remains vigilant to pirate raids from the Tirasea Isles.
Demographics
Dominated by humans, Ithon is the trade hub of region and the economic powerhouse of the Kingdom.
Districts
The Upper City
Highcourt District- Containing Ithon's castle, the Highcourt District is the best-defended section of the city, and contains the lion's share of political manoeuvring and realpolitik.
Kingstemple District- Dominated by one of the largest temples in Iqos, this district celebrates the Communion of the Nine with some of the finest stained glass ever constructed. Detailed depictions of the stories of the Divine Nine, the Culling of the Old Gods, and the Ascension of the Nine bring religious fervour to even the most unbelieving observer.
The Highcoin District- The market in the Upper City is a special trade hub, packed with fine goods and exotic supplies not found elsewhere in the Kingdom.
The Lion's Ward- The military district of Ithon, the sound of a drum beat and sparring can be heard around the clock. Ithonian legions march and prepare for the defence of their Kingdom, while grizzled generals pour over maps and strategies.
The Lower City
Greywell Borough- The slum of Ithon, filled with the underclass, dominated by crime and shanty houses. Many refugees from the war of Aelham, and now the Civil War camp in hastily constructed shacks, built illegally with materials from the nearby forest.
Craftsman's Borough- Containing a great many artisans and smiths, the sharp smack of a hammer hitting an anvil echoes above the din of the district. While in the Lower City, the quality of goods that can be found here is rivalled in very few locations, and it is not uncommon to see a noble examining wares here.
Bell Farthing- While the Lower City's temple pales in comparison to the mighty one in the Kingstemple District, the temple of Bell Farthing does far more good for the common folk of the city. Spending much of their time tending to the sick and needy, the priests of the temple have accepted a countless stream of refugees through their sacred halls.
Graymoor Ward- The lower market of the city, the poorer local merchants and unknown caravans not given access to the Upper City ply their goods to the common people of Ithon. While cheaper and more accessible than its Highcoin District counterpart, scams, back-alley deals and rackets are far more common, and far less investigated by the guards.
Type
Capital
Population
Circa 100,000
Location under
Owner/Ruler
Ruling/Owning Rank
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