Sikas (si-kas)
Yir County, Krak'tex Empire
Stikas was originally built by the drow because of the river placement as a little fortress before being rebuilt as a proper town after the war by the humans. It is 64 m above sea level and known for its marketplace.
Demographics
(Humans 85%, Halflings 10%, Other 5%)
Government
Monarchy- A lord who works for the Emporer
Defences
The guards protect the town, and there are guard towers around to keep an eye from above.
Industry & Trade
A busy town at the base of a major trade route with river access.
Districts
Oak Arch (Docks District):
Wharf- A fisher’s wharf is typically the smallest and least funded of the dock districts, often possessing only enough warehousing to manage the daily catch and relying on exporting ships to offload the excess. Folks residing here typically live poor, squalid lifestyles and frequently turn to crime when their trade fails to put bread on the dinner table.
Far Side (Government District):
Keep- This fortified stone tower or spire rises from the centre of the city. A solitary ruler might favour living in a keep and occupy the upper levels, making public appearances from high in the parapets.
Purple Cliff (Guard District):
Headquarters- The main offices for the city guard, the headquarters might consist of a single large building or a cluster of smaller structures, each designated for a different purpose. Typically, the headquarters holds the offices of the high-ranking guards and any administrative members of the organisation. Guards might report to headquarters before and after shifts to check in with their superiors or to retrieve or return issued equipment. Any records, such as arrest records, guard rosters, shift rotations, and incident reports, are kept at the guard headquarters, and any evidence collected during an investigation can also be found here, likely under lock and key. The headquarters is typically teeming with guards, both on and off duty. Attempting any sort of criminal activity or disruptive shenanigans within or near the headquarters likely results in a quick response from the guard.
Grey Borough (Market District/Religious District):
Permanent Market Stalls- Some cities and towns keep a square or a wide avenue lined with permanent market stalls for daily use. Not all the stalls might be filled every day, or several vendors might have a timeshare arrangement where they each claim a few days a week to sell their wares. Where the temples are.
Residential Districts:
The houses are in every district and don't have a specific district.
Neighbourhood Structure- Rather than having specific wards or districts, some cities have zones of wealth and disparity. In this model, gatherings of social communities inhabit numerous stylised neighbourhoods throughout the city. Members of different social groups commonly interact, and at times, individuals might find it difficult to tell one neighbourhood apart from another. A community’s ability to provide residents with food, clothing, and shelter determines its capacity. While income and wealth influence this capacity, they might not be the dominant factor. Alternate economies can influence the capacity, as can the availability of space for housing, independent food production, potential resources, and potential for economic growth.
Assets
Oak Arch (Docks District):
Courier’s Office
Firehouse
Wells
Brothel- The Maidens Rest
Fishmongers- The Lobster
Marina- Oak Arch Marina
Meeting House
Nursing Home- Rosehollow Retirement Home
Orphanage- White Orchid Orphanage
Sanatorium- Harmony Sanatorium
Small Shops and Ramshackle Stalls-
Street Gamblers- The worldly traveller knows these charlatans for what they are, con artists. Rarely do they work alone. Instead, an accomplice hides within the crowd, angling for a pocket or loose bag while a hapless mark is fully engrossed in a game of skill.
Warehouse- This could be any type of warehouse
Far Side (Government District):
City Watch Station
Courier’s Office
Firehouse
Wells
Keep- Crescentwood Estate
Businesses:
Art Gallery- Royal Museum of Art
Bathhouse- Firefly Bathhouse
Inns- The Cask and Toad (Lidi), The Archer's Cup (Arag Hrydridotr), The Maiden and Chalice (Ethen)
Representatives- Representatives or scribes are hired to write out legal proposals and requests, and sages to research historical documents and legal precedent.
Taverns- The Wicked Pilgrim (Breyny), The Cracked Flask (Imiril), The Drunken Harlequin (Ebriariel)
Theatre- The Prime Theater
Municipal Buildings:
Archive- Sikas Archive
College- Sikas College
Courthouse- Sikas Courthouse
Gallows
Jail- Sikas Jail
Library- Wonder Library
Municipal Offices:
Court Offices
Currency Exchange- Bank
Notary Public- An official court representative seals letters or notarises documents such as deeds and trade agreements for a fee.
Pardon Seller- Individuals can pay steep fees to purchase official pardons for lesser, non-violent crimes such as tax delinquency, breaking curfew, or lying under oath in some cities. Certain officials might also sell pardons to license activities such as trespassing, breaking and entering, search and seizure, assault, and manslaughter that might occur due to a private investigation, debt collection, mercenary work, or bounty hunting.
Property Offices- Property offices are responsible for licensing and selling property and for holding deeds, records of land sales, and taxation of property.
Tax Office- The office runs the city’s tax collection services and processes all paperwork or bookkeeping associated with taxation. They also issue warrants and fines for any unpaid taxes, tax fraud, or evasion.
Purple Cliff (Guard District):
City Watch Station
Courier’s Office
Firehouse
Wells
Asylum- Starfall Mental Hospital
Blacksmith- Anvil Crafts
Coach House
Gambling den/Casinos- The Phantom Casino
Headquarters
Hospital- Greengrass Medical Clinic
Inn- The Cursed Blade (Bely)
Kennels
Prison- Irongate Prison
Sentry Box- A sentry box is a small structure with a roof and an open side, typically meant for one guard to take shelter from the elements. Sentry boxes can be found in front of important buildings or at the corners of busy intersections.
Stables
Tavern- The Harper's Cask (Burga)
Grey Borough (Specialised Shops/Religious District):
City Watch Station
Courier’s Office
Firehouse
Wells
Apothecary- Embers and Ashes Apothecary
Bakery- The Glaze Maze
Barber- The Wild Brush Barbers
Butchers- Golden Steer
Brewery- Bull Horn Brewing
Cafe- Espresso Yourself
Carpenter- The Rainy Cart
Cobbler- Laced-Up Toes
Flophouse- Sikas Flophouse
Florists- The Delightful Roses
Glassworks- Wave and Glass
Graveyard- Last Rest Cemetery
Jeweller- The Diamond Appeal
Leatherworker- Artisan's Hide
Livery Stable
Potters- Craftworks
Tailors- Lovely Lace Patch
Tanner- Sikas Tanners
Temples- Bizsus (is connected to the graveyard), Edarr, Lilin, Nulios and Rhetenar
Tinker/Workshop- The Brass Giant
Others:
Farms-
Mill
Park- Sikas Park
Town Square
Architecture
Architecture is Japanese-inspired with a continental climate.
Geography
Grassland
Climate
Usually around 17°C when not in winter time.
Continental Climate: Located away from large ocean bodies, cities in continental regions experience significant seasonal temperatures. While spring and autumn are enjoyably mild, summer and winter are conversely drastic. Winds strong enough to topple structures or cause tornadoes are cause for concern throughout the year, while high heat in the summer and blizzards and extreme cold temperatures in the winter create disaster scenarios.
City Planning. Citizens prepare for the cold by prioritising the mining or importing of salt for melting ice, hunting especially for fur, and stockpiling resources like food and wood for when weather extremes become hazardous. Buildings are typically composed of heavy materials designed to withstand extreme weather. Proper drainage is also a concern to mitigate flooding and freezing.
Culture. Citizens prefer to wear wool and warm fur layered over cotton to combat the cold, and they disrobe in layers in response to summer temperatures and exertion. Because cities in continental regions spend so much effort preparing for winter, their citizenry places a lot of value on local crafting. This can sometimes contribute to a disregard, and even disdain, for outland goods and foreign practices.
Natural Resources
Apples, cider, chicken, guineafowl, goats, sheep, grapes, wine, hay, tobacco, wheat, honey, mead, nuts, oil, olives and spices.
Maps
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Sikas
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