Kar Thorum
Kar Thorum is a city located within the Kingdom of Zentrum. Its most notable feature is the massive ravine that seems to go deep underground. It is currently being explored by archaeologists as well as the Pfeiffer University located within the city limits. In addition to this, there is a massive library known as the Atheneum.
Demographics
20% Dwarves, 15% Human,
Industry & Trade
The city of Kar Thorum has two primary sources of income. Many of their archeological efforts have led them to discover artifacts of great value. In addition to this the ravine has become a great source of materials such as Iron, gold, as well as a very large quantity of Viridium, allowing Zentrum outside of the influence of the Akrillian league, but this was a relatively recent discovery.
Districts
The Scholar's Delight:
The section of the city in the centermost portion that seems to surround the ravine on both sides. Azra Pfeiffer's University of Arcane Studies, The Atheneum (the Library of the Violet Iris) is located just outside. There is also a much smaller bookstore run by a human female.The Atheneum:
The massive public library dedicated to preserving information. The head and a few of the archivists are members of the Order of the Violet Iris.The Ravine
The Ravine is divided up into different sections, with some being reserved purely for research, and some areas recently being closed off for the mining of Viridium.The Highcliff Mining Company:
The Highcliff Mining Company is the largest mining operation in Zentrum. They have recently elevated in status after discovering a vein of Viridum in their mines. Run by Kieth Merryheart (Halfling M)Into the Unknown:
A restaurant owned by a Male Earth genasi.The North Crest:
The North Crest is the section where much of the scholarly work is done.Rich Spirit Inn:
In run by Gnomish couple (Chinch and Lucy)The Pristine Pentagonal:
This is the area within the North Crest that the noble houses reside in.The South Reach:
The South Reach is the shopping district of Kar Thorum. It is also the section where most layman live.Kar-Thorum Temple of the Everflame:
The building stands out in stark contrast from the rest of the town due to its white marble stone appearance. It's shapes seem to jut out from the ground like a white crystal. but at the center of it seems to be a white flame that doesn't seem to burn, but permeates the room with this immense warmth. In addition there are stained glass windows endowed with similar iconography to the Shrine of the Overa, but there is also a few others. Overseeing the whole temple is a female Orc named Grand Hearth Mursha Sandub. This is the area that a skyport seems to be built into. It is smaller than the one in aCostin's Costly Collection and Conquests (and resell):
Costin is a Male Persian Tabaxi with an ogre named Chooch. They sell a few low quality magic items and are willing to dabble in more underground wares for the right price. The store itself is much less organized than Happy Louie, resembling an antique store.The Happy Louie Magical Emporium.
Description: A collection of magical item shops run across the nation of Zentrum by a trio of Gnomes known as Raniel (M) (the salesman), Dichard (the treasurer), And Clarence (F) (the enchanter). This will be where potions can also be bought and traded for 50GP.Assets
The Collector's Goods:
Location: South Reach The Collector is an eccentric Persian Tabaxi with an Ogre companion named Toots. It is a place filled with all kinds of strange eccentricities.Points of interest
Much of the city uses the floating gondolas.
Natural Resources
A difference between Kar Thorum and other cities is that they will use Relic Sloths as their primary beast of burden. These slow but sturdy creatures help prevent the more fragile cargo they regularly deal with.
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