Molozzakeni

Describe a bustling market settlement in your world. What can I find for sale?
The clan of Dwarves known Zha'Kov'Adan Dwarves was once a nomadic tribe of surface dwelling Dwarves. Many years ago, a group broke down at the end of their route near the coast, with a great storm . What luck it was that this roughly intersected a road traveled often by wanderers, performers, and all sorts of colorful characters. A city sprung to life within a hundred years, with magnificent "Grecian" styled architecture. The city of Molozzakeni is one of the few remaining independent cities, belonging to neither the Corezzion Dominion State nor the Ronzfir Empire.
The Molozzakeni are generally a landless nation these days, as many have taken the life of the shipping lanes. The lanes lead to the Maso'ani Islands and off to the East.

Jealous Gods

The gods they pray to are considered to be some of the most jealous around the continent. The Goddess of Storms and Seas contends with the God of Prosperity and Fortune in this port. Many superstitions exist regarding different things that set the other off. Many merchant sailors find themselves torn between to masters, and do their best to balance their beliefs in each.

Distinguished Admiralty

The city itself has formed its government in a similar manner to that of a ship. Members are chosen by the current Lord Admiral.

Coinage - A Means to an End

There are some who say you can buy anything you desire in Molozzakeni, so long as you're willing to barter with enough. And to that end, most people are right. Without some of the high priced Dominion State resources or the devotion of the Iron Empire soldiers, those who stop in Molozzakeni tend to be of a much more varied background. The Anchorage does their due part to make sure law and upstanding citizens make a good name for the nation, but groups such as the Fanday Mauraders and the Tidewash Smugglers have managed to keep a small yet firm hold amongst the underdocks of the city. The Anchorage has cleaned up most of the older slaving runs, but illicit items and exotic pieces from the islands that wish to avoid taxation seem to disseminate through the town at a huge rate.

A Rodent Problem

The beaches of Molozzakeni were home to a variety of creatures. Nowadays, many of the local wildlife has given way to the city, save for one creature. The Mangee, a curious rodent that seems to be a combination of a kangaroo and a rabbit. Some have been domesticated and a curious pet, while there still exist many wild ones, competing with the gulls and other urbanized wildlife to procure food and favor from the people. The burrows of these creatures harass the shoreline, and they are curious more than anything. However, they love to collect much of the shiny and tasty foods and objects that come through the port, leaving interesting treasure pods. They are sharp and seem interested in studying the citizens (insofar as they can).

The Shimmertide

The Shimmertide affectionately gets its name for the people to spill into the streets at times, be it for food, for worship, or a mass migration of ships from the docks. Then, in an instant, the Shimmertide empties, closes, and is it's own spooky part. The trade is fast paced, vibrant, loud, and a way for people to exchange ideas. The markets of many other cities rise and fall on these daily purchases in fact. The people

Adventure Hooks

Government

Grand Admiral Is essentially the captain of the city, and his administrators take on different types of ship based roles.  Provisioner, Cannoneer, Deckhand, have all become some upgraded version in the governance of the city.  The Grand Admiral also uses the

Defences

Aside from the Grand Admiral's Ship, The Cassowary, there are typically a reserve of 10-25 Anchorage ships, and a half dozen bastion-type fortresses lining the outer walls of the Termendi Bay.

Industry & Trade

As a hub of trade, they often bring in exotic items from the islands, including Rosin (a magical enhancing material), rare metals, crafted trinkets and luxuries, oils and plants for the

Infrastructure

Architecture is Grecian, Terraced city in order to show where people can expect the power to come from.

Assets

Fleet of no less than 100 Anchorage Ships, and a more extensive list of merchant ships
The Stormseer Academy teaches mages the skills and spells specifically related to trade and sailing.  Many ships find it to be a significant boon to have someone on board that can aid in this.

Guilds and Factions

The Anchorage: The military arm of the Grand Admiralty, and watcher over the city.
Stormseers: A group of magi dedicated to the study and enhancement of magicks used toward the efforts of trade and seafaring folk.
Tidewash Smugglers Fanday Mauraders Libressta: a small section that attempts self governance, just outside the borders of the Bay claimed by The Anchorage
Skralgraed: A group of free sailors that value honor and those who know the traditions.

Tourism

The city has a grand tradition of festivals, playwrights, singers, performers, and many other artistically inclined folk.  As one of the larger blends of societies (even considering the Corezzion Dominion States combination of smaller nations), the people have a feeling of ideological exchange.

Geography

The naturally beautiful white beaches bring a

Natural Resources

sea power & trade value The Winding Road

Alternative Name(s)

The Ever-Open Port

Type

Capital

Population

230k

Inhabitant Demonym

Molozza

Ruling/Owning Rank

Grand Admiral