Karngi

Karngi is a small trading post on the southern tip of Sasheth, between two much larger continents.

Demographics

The population of Karngi is highly fluid, as trade ships and merchants constantly arrive and leave. The permanent residents of almost exclusively work in the facilitation of trade or accommodation of travelers.

Government

Karngi is ruled by a council of wealthy merchants from the town's merchant's guild. Joining this council is not a concretely defined process, and involves both having sufficient notoriety and, often, bribing the other members of the council.

Defences

Karngi has no organized defense, and is protected by a groups of volunteer guards.

Industry & Trade

Karngi has little industry of its own, and makes most of its income through travelers. A large number of inns provide lodging to those stopping in the town. Additionally, some merchants who live in Karngi permanently profit by buying from, and selling to, merchants that don't plan to sail all the way across the ocean. As the only warm water port on Sasheth, it has almost no competition.

Infrastructure

Karngi is built to accommodate ships, and has an extensive system of docks, and a large number of inns.

Architecture

Buildings in Karngi are designed to contain heat, and have thick walls and doors, and sometimes raised floors to prevent cold air from outside from entering.

Geography

Karngi sits on the coast at the southern tip of Sasheth. Just behind it, the land climbs steeply to the mountains, so the town has little room to grow.

Climate

Karngi is extremely cold in the winter and still cool in the summer, but its weather is relatively mild. Destructive blizzards do happen, however.

Level
6
Alignment
N
Government
Merchant's Guild (council)

Founding Date

1411 B.C.

Type

Trade post

Population

126 (65% humans, 15% elves, 7% halflings, 3% dwarves, 10% other)

Inhabitant Demonym

Karngite

Location under

Sasheth

Languages
Common
Religions
Abadar, Desna, Erastil, Gozreh
Threats
Attacks by creatures from the north, thieves.