Port Hren (hɹɛn)
Hren is the least of the three port cities along the southern coast of Hœm. Two larger port cities, Momo and Gallu , are to the east of it, and most traffic flows through Ports Momo and Gallu respectively. Port Hren and its huge Circular Quay are what most seabound immigrants, refugees and exile see first upon admittance to the Yellow Walled Nation. Like its sister ports, Hren also has canals which serve as secondary roads into the city. Most local trade between ethnic Hœmmé farmers, fishers, bakers, and butchers is through Port Hren’s quays and markets. The larger Ports, Momo and Gallu, serve as bastions of international trade between Hœm and Ptarshakk, Qh'énnshaiyn, Mbaré, and Tzolgarys.
Demographics
Government
Elected mayor, usually taken from the nobility, occasionally populists among different classes have ascended to the mayoral throne.
Defences
Standing city watch staffed from neighbouring Hœmmé cities augmented by Oya-i constructs. Additionally, the nigh impenetrable Yellow Wall that surrounds all of Hœm. If an army is required, Port Hren as one of the Thirty Cities, can draw upon the assistance of its co-nationals and the Thirty Thrones will act as one.
Industry & Trade
Port Hren—like its sister cities, Gallu and Momo—survives primarily on international trade, shipping/distribution with other Hœmmé cities, and fisheries. Whereas Gallu primarily deals in Yssian goods (paper, binding, ink, books, wax, gemstones), and Momo deals in more far-ranging trade (Tzai-Léi silks, Ptarshaii textiles, Kielik furs), Port Hren primarily deals in northwestern Gruthen goods (Qh'énnish wines and wood; Dhaoshee artefacts and textiles; and Illaohhéin metal, metalwork, stonework). Port Hren largely eats local seafood and northern Hœmmé flour-based foodstuffs and local greens.
Districts
The eight districts of Port Hren are as follows: 1. Wrensnest. 2. Orchard. 3. Warrens. 4. Southpoint. 5. Throne. 6. Circular Quay. 7. Garden. 8. Import. Circular Quay is the main docking area of the city. The Central Market is located just off the docks of the Quay, although there are numerous markets throughout the city. Slums are largely confined to the Warrens District, but also partially in Southpoint and Wrensnest. Canals surround the city as its main terminus into the intercity grounds; numerous other canals divide districts and protect the Throne District. Canals also allow vessels from Chaalai to enter into the city limits and access other ports. Port Hren has an elaborate sewer system that incorporates the ruins of earlier settlements and the numerous rivers upon which the city was built.
Guilds and Factions
• The Black (gang)
• The House of Knives Gang
• The Longshoremen's Guild
• Loupsyffr's Pack/the Scions of the Six (gang)
• The Mbaran Admiralty
• The Nobles: House el Faakaar, House Muhur, House Qh'eiil, House Opt, House Rae, House Rahet, House Reīn, House Smeinz, House Tchestini, House Tchez, House Tcholliani, House Yssha
• The Pig Mage
• Refugees from the 3rd Qh'énno-Ptarshakkian War
• The Schqhènnite Librarians (of the Port Hren Temple of Schqhèn)
• The Six Crows
• The Sons of the Anarch (private militia/peasant rebellion)
Points of interest
1. The Slaughtered Lamb pup; in the Throne District's main market.
2. The Saurus Wood region, featuring Château Saurus, the manse of House Reīn.
3. The House of Blue Leaves brothel, bathhouse, inn.
4. An area of flooding and sinkholes in the Throne District's main market. Reputed to be occupied by the Pig Mage.
5. The Canal Islands, holdings by Houses el Faakaar, Qh'eiil, Reīn, Tchestini, Tchez, and Yssha.
6. The Carrefour region, location of Argentum, the ancestral castle and lands of House Rahet.
2. The Saurus Wood region, featuring Château Saurus, the manse of House Reīn.
3. The House of Blue Leaves brothel, bathhouse, inn.
4. An area of flooding and sinkholes in the Throne District's main market. Reputed to be occupied by the Pig Mage.
5. The Canal Islands, holdings by Houses el Faakaar, Qh'eiil, Reīn, Tchestini, Tchez, and Yssha.
6. The Carrefour region, location of Argentum, the ancestral castle and lands of House Rahet.
Her Mayorship, Gainrahet, First of Her Name.
The Seal of Port Hren.
Her Mayorship, Gainrahet by 包德強， HeroForge
RUINED SETTLEMENT
1412 QA
Alternative Name(s)
Hrenōeth
Type
City
Population
17,170
Related Ethnicities
Inhabitant Demonym
Hrenné
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Characters in Location
Seal of the Mayor of Port Hren by 包德强
HŒM by 包德强
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