Yir (i-er)
Yir is the naval port capital of Krak'tex. It is situated 4 meters above sea level, with large walls protecting the inner part of the city that contains the palace were The Krak'tex Empire runs the region and the large marketplace that people come to shop in for all sorts of beautiful clothing, amazing food, or perhaps just to get a glance of the beloved Emperor's concubines. It sees trade by both land and sea since it is on the trade routes for both. This is also the religious centre of the Empire since there is a temple for each of the lawful deities that are still allowed to be worshipped.
This ancient metropolis has been built upon by a few different species because of the changing of hands, but what has not changed is the beauty of the cherry blossom trees that surround this area. The buildings blend into the surrounding nature and are made out of wood. They are up on small stilts so the houses move with the ground during earthquakes, and the roofs are held up by frames with paper walls. It is a busy city that the Emperor makes sure stays his pride and joy. He loves what his family has achieved and aims to keep his ancestors proud and keep his view from the palace a breathtaking sight. He keeps the new in the limelight and hides the old. The people wear very colourful outfits, even those of lower class, so the city looks very bright from the top.
Demographics
(75% Human, 25% Other)
Government
Because it's the capital city of Krak'tex, they get the pleasure of being directly ruled by the Emperor and his court.
Defences
There are walls around the inner part of the city, guard stations with heavy patrols of guards on the streets as well, archers on the wall and trained guard dogs if needed.
Industry & Trade
They are known for their large marketplace and they have all sorts of farms to support it, as well as regular trade routes.
Districts
Closed District- In this model, residential districts isolate themselves by class. Individuals of a similar social stratification occupy each district, creating upper-class, middle-class, and lower-class districts.
Completely within the walls:
Black Docks (Naval Base/Waterfront)- Most of this is the largest port in the Empire, so this is where they house the large battleships. The other part is the nice dock that looks very fancy and is well kept.
Daggerwell Mile (Government District)- This is the district that holds the palace and where all the official stuff happens.
Downbark Wall (Military Garrison)- This includes the headquarters, prison, barracks, and stables, all part of the military garrison, and this is also the district where their families live too.
At least some of it is within the walls:
Breadgate (Upper Residential)- This is where all the rich people live that aren't already living in Daggerwell.
Starlight Road (Permanent Shops and Storefronts/Permanent Market Stalls)- This is where people go to shop until they've had enough. There's the permanent market but also most of the shops and cafes.
Completely outside of the walls:
South Docks (Port)- This is also a very large dock, but it isn't as nice-looking since this is where all the fishing boats come, which means it also tends to smell like fish too. It is a working dock, instead of something to look pretty.
Pearl Bank (Religious District)- This is where all the temples are for all the lawful deities and where those who want to be close to divinity and show their love to them live. This has the most guard presence of the outside districts.
Grey Water (Middle Residential)- This is where most of the normal folk live since it doesn't take them long to access the rest of the city. It's also got more guards then most of the outside districts have.
Salt Tower and Freebridge (Lower Districts)- These two are where the poorer people live and have the least amount of guards so more criminals are running around here.
Assets
Black Docks:
Guard Stations- There are a few scattered throughout the area.
Sentry Boxes- Can be found in front of important buildings or at the corners of busy intersections.
Firehouse
Wells
Pier- Yir Pier
Courier Outpost- Messages that are sent by someone speaking instead of being written.
Marina- Telfor Rinem's Marina
Small Shops and Ramshackle Stalls
Trading Company- Galley Trading Company
Daggerwell Mile:
Palace- Arkenveil Palace
Guard Stations- There are a few scattered throughout the area.
Sentry Boxes- Can be found in front of important buildings or at the corners of busy intersections.
Town Square- This area is simple, with the community board displaying various events and job openings.
Firehouse
Wells
Businesses:
Inn- The Charming Chest
Mendicant Guild Enclave- A place where merchant trading corporations come to establish guilds.
Tavern- The Dancing Imp
Municipal Buildings:
Archive- Yir Archives
College- Elysium College
Courthouse- Yir Courthouse
Gallows- Is in the town square.
Jail- Yir Jail
Municipal Offices (Which are connected to the Palace):
Court Offices- Where they hold court records, wills, treatises, legal documents, and references on law and adjudication.
Currency Exchange- Yir's Bank
Pardon Seller- Where people can purchase official pardons for lesser, non-violent crimes.
Property Offices- This is where people are responsible for licensing and selling property and for holding deeds, records of land sales, and taxation of property.
Tax Office- The city’s tax collection services and processes all paperwork or bookkeeping associated with taxation.
Downbark Wall:
Military Garrison- The Krak'tex Empire's Military
Guard Stations- There are a few scattered throughout the area.
Sentry Boxes- Can be found in front of important buildings or at the corners of busy intersections.
Firehouse
Wells
Arena- Yir Arena
Blacksmith- Bash Metal Foundry
Inn- The Bell and Blanket
Kennels- Where the city's guard dogs are trained and looked after.
Park- Cherry Blooms Park
Prison- Ravenwing Prison
Stables- Where the city's horses are looked after.
Tavern- The Mutated Coat
Breadgate:
Guard Stations- There are a few scattered throughout the area.
Sentry Boxes- Can be found in front of important buildings or at the corners of busy intersections.
Town Square- This area is simple, with the community board displaying various events and job openings.
Firehouse
Wells
Art Gallery- The Pinkfrog Gallery
Bathhouse- Crystal Chamber
Brothel- Velvet Veil
Coach House- Where the rich can rent fancy horse-drawn coaches.
Courier’s Office- Messages that are sent by someone speaking instead of being written.
Hospital- Starlight Hospital
Starlight Road:
Guard Stations- There are a few scattered throughout the area.
Sentry Boxes- Can be found in front of important buildings or at the corners of busy intersections.
Firehouse
Wells
Permanent Marketplace- Blossom Market
Specialised Shops:
Apothecary- Earth To Herbalist
Bakery- The Chocolate Delight
Barber- The Delightful Toupee
Butchers- The Local Cattle
Brewery- Yir Brewery
Cafes- Tall, Dark and Coffee Beans, Hot Shots Barista, Ivory Fruits Cafe, Daily Temptation Tearoom and Busy Bean Coffee Shop
Carpenter- All-Weather Wood Repair
Cobbler- Laced-Up Sole
Florists- Gold Crown Blooms
Glassworks- Bubble Works
Jeweller- Daily Appeal
Leatherworker- Fine Leathers
Bird Mail- Messages that are sent by birds by those who can write.
Potters- Earth and Kiln
Tailors- Best Stitch And Glitz
Tanner- The Dapper Owl Tannerary
South Docks:
Guard Stations- There are a few scattered throughout the area.
Sentry Boxes- Can be found in front of important buildings or at the corners of busy intersections.
Firehouse
Wells
Courier Outpost- Messages that are sent by someone speaking instead of being written.
Fishmongers-The Coral Fishary
Lighthouse- Yir's Lighthouse
Marina- Lun Hao's Marina
Warehouses- Houses all sorts of goods for different places.
Pearl Bank:
Guard Stations- There are a few scattered throughout the area.
Sentry Boxes- Can be found in front of important buildings or at the corners of busy intersections.
Firehouse
Wells
Temples- Egana, Otune, Xarra, Zagyn, Anos, Bizsus, Dira, Easis, Edarr, Fymos, Gitar, Ilnos, Imir, Ixzotl, Lilin, Maaris, Nulios, Rhetenar, Ruvanke, Ryra, Taris, Uen, Uton, Veana, Xidos, Ziaos and Zuldia.
Graveyard- Attached to the temples.
Cemetery- Larger and on its own, run by two clerics, one of Bizsus and the other is Lilin.
Grey Water:
Brothel- Ember Lounge
Courier’s Office- Messages that are sent by someone speaking instead of being written.
Inn- The Bitter Bard
Library- Yir Library
Livery Stable- Where you can rent horses and carts/wagons. Is also where they look after them.
Museum- The Swallows Museum
Nursing Home- Haven Crest
Tavern- The Blade and Forest
Theatre- The White Flare Theatre
Freebridge and Salt Tower:
Asylum- Whisperwood Psychiatric Institution
Blackmarket- Yir's Blackmarket
Brothel- Coral Cove
Courier’s Office- Messages that are sent by someone speaking instead of being written.
Flophouse- Yir's Shelter
Inn- The Rested Robe
Livery Stable- Where you can rent horses and carts/wagons. Is also where they look after them.
Orphanage- Little Stars Home for Orphans
Sanatorium- Clearwater Sanatorium
Tavern- The Stick and Turtle
Others:
Farms- Nightingale Meadow, Moonshadow Vineyard, Owlfeather Ranch, Greenbough and Orchard's Embrace.
Mines- Yir's Mines
History
This metropolis was once the home of House Tangiadesh before the drow were cast below for Lolth's treason. But when this family broke away from the Spider Queen to follow the light once more, they returned to their land to find that House Aureliane had taken over. Once they proved to the moon elf house that they really weren't following Lolth anymore, an arranged marriage was made so both parties were happy. That happened just before the war which rocked the world; now this is the home of House Hassir, the human house that drove out the two elven families.
Now Vaelith Aureliane has come back to the city to try and find weaknesses she can use so the two elven families can regain their city, and then hopefully their region.
Points of interest
The palace, the temples, the Black Docks and the marketplace.
Tourism
People come from all over to visit the temples and to have a look at the palace and shop at the market. They also come to see the cherry blossoms in full bloom.
Architecture
The buildings are built on small stilts and are made of wood that matches the local wood, so they blend into the environment. The gently carved roofs are the main focus of the buildings, with posts and lintels supporting them. They have paper-thin walls that are never load-bearing, leaving the heavy lifting to the posts and lintels. This also means the inner rooms are more open and the walls can be moved around depending on their needs. They also have sliding doors, paper windows, and tatami mats across the floors, with a room to take shoes off before walking into the house onto the mats. The buildings do have gaps between them to help control fire from spreading and fire towers to combat it if the need arises.
Geography
The city is in a grassland, so it is mainly covered in grass, but it is on the coast, so it is next to the ocean and also has a river that winds through the city.
Climate
The city sits around the 17'C as an average since it is in a temperate climate. They have warm, humid summers and mild winters, but they do have to be careful of thunderstorms and earthquakes, which can very easily cause problems. They also have a lot of inconsistent rainfall but do have noticable seasons where the rain turns to snow instead.
Natural Resources
Apples, cider, chicken, guinea fowl, goats, sheep, grapes, wine, hay, tobacco, wheat, honey, mead, nuts, oil, olives, spices, abalone, pearls, fish, shellfish, salt and seaweed.
Yir County, Krak'tex Empire
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