Ironhead
Built atop a high cliff face on the ocean near the base of a lone mountain, Ironhead is a unique city on Nowch. The Cliff face is riddled with iron veins which is where the city got its name. Ironhead is the capital of Benara as well as the center of its faith. It is debatably the center of faith for all of Nowch. Ironhead is the central city for the the faith of The Six, which bring the worshipers of Bahamut, Ioun, The Raven Queen, Erathis, Moradin, and Pelor together to further society.
Demographics
Humans, Elves, Dragonborn, Half elves, Dwarves, Gnomes
Government
The ruling body of the city and in turn the country are the six leaders of the churches(some referred to as temples).
Defences
The city does not have any walls instead using the geography to create defenses. The high cliff and neutral high walled bay protects them from sea, the mountain prevents the movement of large armies directly at their front and with seven organized armies they have in recent years grown to have the largest standing army on Nowch.
Industry & Trade
Most of their trade comes in from the six churches, whether it be by donations or by supplying service like education and training, religous and otherwise. They also are a major trade hub with access to one of the safer routes to other continents and the most direct route to and from Palmata.
Assets
Relics given to the churches by the gods, some blacksmiths and other artisans, and a major shipping port.
Guilds and Factions
The Church of Bahamut, The Temple of Ioun, The Church of the Buried Feather, The Temple of Invention, The Church of Moradin, The Church of Sunrise, as well as a request and resource office for The Guild of Izret.
History
Ironhead was a fortress city until around 600 years ago when the religious conflict in the region hit a boiling point and war broke out. For 8 years thevarious conflicts devastated the region with violence and carnage. Ironhead changed hands several times during the conflict until eventually small groups from each faction came together and prayed to their gods' aid in bringing an end to the conflict. This led to the Miracle of The Six. When the war ended the fortress was in ruins and instead of repairing it, it was used to construct the six churches that form The Six's primary places of worship.
Architecture
While the churches are made of stone and each reflect the stylistic design of their respective gods, the bulk of the city's homes and building are made of wood, stone, and plaster.
Type
Capital
Population
35000
Inhabitant Demonym
Common, Elvish, Dwarvish, Draconic
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