Vurndorul
The city of Vurndorul is carved from the Burmange Peak in the Country of Karthazan. The main capital of the country looms over the land ever watching. The pride of civilized Karthazan, and target to of the high clans of the land.
Government
Laws: Standard Civilized Laws
Taxation: 8% on General Goods, 4% on Food/Water, and 2% on Hunted Goods.
Defences
External gate made of iron that require an immense amount of force to open, smaller sections of gates have been cut out to allow for foot traffic.
A sizable force of guards, about 5,000 strong.
Industry & Trade
Most inhabitants go hunting in the Underdark to retrieve exotic animals, ores, and plants. In addition, mundane mining takes place deeper in the mountain about a half mile away from the Silver Vein District.
Biggest import to the city is crops due to the unfertile nature of the surrounding lands. The crops come from surrounding villages on the western side of the city.
Infrastructure
Beatrice's Magic Emporium: A magic shop ran and owned by Beatrice, Champion of ioun.
Bottomless Keg: An inn and tavern owned by Dregora Kur (aka The Horned Man).
Metal Tongue Forgery: A forge that burns with a flame hotter than anything else in the city. It's run by an Azure, whom doesn't give out his name nor do his former compatriots give up.
Botanical Blessings: An alchemy and herb shop that specilizes in the growth of exotic plants. The owner of the establishment is Greta, a green scaled Dragonborne.
Clockwork Cavern of Vurndorul: The market and guildhall for the Clockwork. A market used for the slave trade and fencing of illicit goods.
Guilds and Factions
Clockwork: The Clockwork is a thieves guild, mostly Gnomes, who use inventions to enhance their abilities for the purpose of theft. The symbol of the Clockwork is a cog with a dagger through it.
Iron Vanguard of Karthazan: On the external portion of the city the Iron Vanguard have a base. This base is used to mainly for the training and base of operations for the aerial division of their forces.
Water Chasers: A small guild in charge of the collection of water for the city. They are currently in the workings of making a pipeline to the lake or find another lake for easier water collection.
Geography
Mountainous terrain causing the districts to be separated by internal plateaus.
The surrounding environment is plains with the western side of the mountain receiving the largest portion of rain, whilst the eastern side is more arid.
The natural water is gathered from a lake in the Underdark known as Crystal Lake. Those who work in gathering the water are known as Water Chasers, due to the ever shifting nature of the Underdark.
Natural Resources
Iron, Gold, and Copper from the mines outside the city.
Big Game and exotic meats from the Underdark.
Alternative Name(s)
The Jewel of the Mountain, Start of the Golden River, or The Ever Watching Vigil
Type
Capital
Population
Major: Dwarf, Gnome Minority: Human, Elf, and Half-Orc
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