Gar'jassu

Gar'jassu is the capital city of the Duchy of Aglas, though technically it has the population of a large town rather than a city. The current Duke and Duchess of Aglas live on the SkyBridge with their family.

Much of the agriculture needed to support Gar'jassu is done on the local SkyBridge. This in turn supports the local smiths and woodworkers who make useful and decorative items for trade as well as local use. Mines in the local hills and nearby mountains supplying the city with metal ores, especially iron and copper.

A group of guards from the Kingdom of Zel is also present in Gar'jassu to report back to Zel on a variety of issues and to assist in keeping the peace in Aglas.

Demographics

Population is made primarily of Ahsness, Humans, and mixed-species crosses between the two.

Industry & Trade

Imports: leather, linen fabric, musical instruments, paper, salt, spices
Exports: honey, lumber, metals, metal objects, stone, woodcrafted objects

Infrastructure

The heart of the city is located on a large SkyLand with small settlements at each end of the bridge.

There is a central fountain which is fed by a spring within the SkyLand. Water is routed from this fountain in six directions. Two large channels lead in opposite directions toward the SkyBridges. The other four conduits are smaller and lead to other areas of the SkyLand itself. Every 500 feet (15 meters) there is a pool where water collects. People gather it from these pools to use in their homes.

Districts

Skyland - This area is circular and approximately 2,500 feet (760 meters) in diameter. The central fountain is surrounded by a large plaza where people gather on market day or for public events. The majority of the citizens of Gar'jassu have their homes and shops on the SkyLand. This is also where the Ducal residence is, government buildings, local guild halls, taverns, and inns. 

SkyBridge - The SkyBridges of Gar'jassu are predominantly farmland. Goats and yaks are kept for meat and dairy. Grain and produce are also raised here. Farmers live in homes on the bridge.

Bridge Ends - The ends of the SkyBridge in Gar'jassu face primarily north and south. The southern bridge end is near the Dancing River. On the river there are a few small docks. There are a couple of warehouses, a few trade stalls, and a guard house. The southern bridge end leads to the small road going northwest to Shiress and the larger, well-kept road leading northward to Zel. This bridge also has a few trade stalls and a guard house. The guards on duty from Zel live in this guard house, though they also monitor the docks.

Geography

The city of Gar'jassu is at the heart of the Wandering Wood adjacent to the Dancing River.

Natural Resources

Forest: Wood
Farmland: Produce & Animals
River: Fish

SkyBridge Orientation
NE/SW - northwest of river

Type

Large town

Population

10,005

Inhabitant Demonym

Gar'jai

Location under

Wandering Wood

Ruling/Owning Rank

Duke/Duchess

Owning Organization

Aglas