Carran (Car-AHN)
Carran is a large port city built on the shores of the Azure Coast of eastern Imera, and a vital centre of trade for the kingdom of Myrell. With its access to the Naitan Sea, Carran maintains a thriving trade network with other settlements built along its shores. Thanks to its wealth and connections to far-off places, Carran continues to draw in people of many races and backgrounds, from merchants to explorers.
Demographics
The population of Carran is mostly human (with the majority being of Myrellian descent), though members of other races aren't an uncommon sight, particularly the Ratfolk. Merchants, sailors, and fishers make up the majority of occupations within the city, with hospitality and shipbuilding services being a close second.
Government
The city of Carran is overseen by the mayor, who answers to the Myrellian Monarch, and collects taxes from the cities citizens on their behalf. The cities personal finances are used to maintain its infrastructure and businesses, particularly the harbour, with the excess being stored for emergencies and negotiations.
Defences
The city is surrounded by tall stone walls, and has a large garrison of guards on standby. In the event of a naval invasion, any ships that can be spared will be used to form a blockade to prevent enemy ships from docking in the harbour, as well as prevent landings along the nearby coastline (The area this blockade can cover depends on the number of ships available).
Industry & Trade
The city of Carran has a thriving naval trade network running all along the Azure Coast, bringing in a wide variety of goods. The city also has a sizeable fishing industry, and is the largest source of fish for the rest of Myrell.
Infrastructure
Carran has a well developed naval infrastructure, with a large harbour, shipyards for constructing new ships, and warehouses for storing goods. It also has a well maintained network of stone roads connecting it to other large cities, facilitating inland trade.
Assets
Carran has a large harbour, as well as numerous ships, which form the backbone of the cities trade industry. It also has access to to a number of saltwater fish, giving the city a sizeable fishing industry as well.
Guilds and Factions
The Dock Rats: The dominant criminal group in the city, and the largest thieves guild along the Azure Coast. Having been founded within the city, Carran is considered to be the centre of all of the guilds activities, with all other branches being beholden to the orders of the Carran branch. Thanks to Carrans status as a centre of trade throughout the Naitan Sea, the Dock Rats have been able to spread their influence beyond the city of their birth, further solidifying their grip over the cities criminal underworld.
The Naitan Merchants Guild: Sometimes known as the Naitain Trading Company, the Naitan Merchants Guild is one of the most influential groups in Carran. Originally formed by some of the wealthiest merchants in the city, the Naitan Merchants Guild has since expanded to include merchants beyond Carran, reaching all along the Azure coast and throughout the Naitan Sea. With its large fleet of merchant ships and access to a number of trade goods, the Guild serves as a vital source of wealth for a number of ports throughout the Naitan Sea.
The Naitan Merchants Guild: Sometimes known as the Naitain Trading Company, the Naitan Merchants Guild is one of the most influential groups in Carran. Originally formed by some of the wealthiest merchants in the city, the Naitan Merchants Guild has since expanded to include merchants beyond Carran, reaching all along the Azure coast and throughout the Naitan Sea. With its large fleet of merchant ships and access to a number of trade goods, the Guild serves as a vital source of wealth for a number of ports throughout the Naitan Sea.
Points of interest
The Rats Nest: Once an old Ratfolk colony from the early days of their attempts to settle the surface, this settlement now serves as the base of operations for the Dock Rats in Carran. With its location in the sewers of the city, the Rats Nest has access to numerous hidden routes throughout the city, and is nearly impossible to find for those who don't know where to look. The exact location of this large hideout is a closely guarded secret trusted only to official members of the Dock Rats, one which they are loathe to reveal, no matter what.
The Harbour and Markets: The beating heart of Carrans economy, and the first place many new arrivals see when they disembark. Thanks to the wide reach of Carrans trade network, a wide variety of goods from almost every corner of the Naitan Sea can be found for sale here.
The Harbour and Markets: The beating heart of Carrans economy, and the first place many new arrivals see when they disembark. Thanks to the wide reach of Carrans trade network, a wide variety of goods from almost every corner of the Naitan Sea can be found for sale here.
Tourism
The city of Carran sees many visitors, with the majority being merchants, though there are those who come to the city as tourists for its oceanic views and exotic goods. There are also a number of adventurers that pass through the city, either on their way to a job, or looking for one.
Architecture
The buildings of Carran are built from wood and stone, with buildings of higher importance (such as the mayors residence and trade offices) being more impressive and built from higher quality material than the rest.
Geography
The city of Carran sits on the shores of the Azure Coast of Imera, where grassy plains giving way to sandy beaches and clear blue seas.
Natural Resources
Due to its location on the coast, the city of Carran has access to a number of saltwater fish for food and trading.
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