Carthin
Capital of Garthspire and home of King Metrin.
Demographics
A mix of various races. The elves and halflings are the largest demographic of them all.
Defences
- High walls and towers surround the city, with watchposts scattered around the surrounding area.
- The portal to the Lantern Isles has a priority system in an emergency so battle mages can join in defending the city. It's only been required once. The Herbrer Enclave was happy to help.
Industry & Trade
- Steel, building materials, and weapons
Infrastructure
- Unlike Luhren, they do not have a trolley system, but they do have carts and bikes to aid in transportation.
- Most homes have access to pumps/wells. There is a system in place for getting rid of waste, but it's less developed compared to Luhren.
- Streets are cobblestone, though they're not the most even.
- They have a solid portal system to transport goods and people across the city and country. The portals also extend to parts of Luhren and the Lantern Isles.
Districts
- Midtown: There is a much larger middle class compared to most cities and nations. This has led to the development of a large district where the majority of the population lives.
- Guild District
- Upper District
- Market District
Guilds and Factions
- Hebrer Enclave
- Service Guild
- Fighters' Guild
- Merchants' Guild
History
The city began as a farming settlement next to the Balferen River and grew in popularity due to its proximity to the river. It became a trade hub, using the river to transport goods to other settlements. The locations of the naturally occurring portals aided in travel and transport, making it an ideal location for long-distance trade.
After the population reached 30,000, and the queen at the time built her summer home there, it finally became the capital when two generations later, the new king moved his family there permanently.
Points of interest
- Library of Harren
- Guild Halls
- Carthin Castle
- Boneshot University
- Temple to Carderen
Tourism
Many use the portals to visit the library and the university, especially the mages from the Lantern Isles.
There are great places to eat and shop, along with museums and the like to entertain travelers.
Architecture
- A lot of brick was used to build the structures around the city. Clay was plentiful because of the proximity to the river.
- Most buildings don't go above two stories. Only the palace and the university have third floors.
Founding Date
500
Type
Large city
Population
34,000
Inhabitant Demonym
Carths
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