Etora, Jewel of the Vearrith Coast

Etora. The shining jewel of Owera. It is the largest city and the largest center of knowledge on the continent. Two islands make up the city of Etora. The larger island is the main city, the center of commerce, religion, and the residents who live there. It is also home, high above, to the Sky Port, a relatively new building and innovation. The second, slightly smaller island, houses the large shipyard and docks on the southern side that are the main trade and travel route to and from the city. On the northern point is the Etora Academy of Magic and the Etora Martial Academy.

Demographics

Roughly 75% of the population falls into the middle class; those being the guilds, traders, merchants, and most of the everyday people. 5% fall in the weathly class; a little less than 4% of this sits on the Council. Like every city, there are poor. These people make up the slums that are primarily found on the western island.
Make-up
1st – Human
2nd – Elves, Dwarves
3rd – Halflings, Gnomes, Half-Elves
4th – Tieflings, Genasi, Shifters
5th – Goliaths, Dragonborn, Kobolds, Half-Orcs, Tortles

Religion:
Primarily Rianthain
Select deities from other pantheons also found

Government

Etora has been governed by the Council of Twelve since shortly after it's founding. It is a board of voices that is made of of people for the people. There are four hereditary positions from the noble families of the wealthy class. For the most part these positions do not change families, but there have been few upsets in which the other council members out a family line. The second, equal sized unit, is the elected officials. Terms are eight years long and a new official is elected every two years. They represent the common folk that are not already represented by the guilds. The guilds hold three seats, two of which rotate through the guilds and the third permanently held by the Shipwrights' Guild. The final seat is held by a representative of the Academies. It is not necessarily the head of either academy but usually someone respected in both.

Defences

Natural protection from the surrounding waters. Watch towers along the external coast and at the major entrance/exits of the city.

Industry & Trade

Largest shipyard on the East Coast. Trade of goods. Crafting of magical goods.

Infrastructure

Roads, shipyard, ferries, marketplace, temples, sewers

Guilds and Factions

Shipwrights Guild
The Academies and Library
Misc. Other Guilds

History

Founded in 1223 Dock construction began 1270; first dry dock opens 1279 Academy founded 1276; first students accepted 1286 Council established 1297

Geography

Etora was built on the island remains of a long extinct volcano. The deep inner well made it an ideal location for the large array of docks and vessels while the higher islands made for good building foundations.

Natural Resources

Fishing

Alternative Name(s)

The Island City, Jewel of the Vearrith Coast

Type

Metropolis

Population

1,068,691

Inhabitant Demonym

Etorans

Location under

Sea of Vearrith

Included Locations

• Etora Academy of Magics

Owning Organization

Council of Twelve