New Arnora
Capitol of New Sedona this is the third largest city in Bendhaven. Located at the mouth of the Grey River on Denby Bay, New Arnora was originally called Port Denby, but the name was changed with the arrival of the Sedonan royal family in the year 19 BP. Now it is the namesake of the old Sedonan capitol. The capital of Kingdom of New Sedona. Known as the City of Flowers, New Arnora has broad walks and streets lined with flowers of all types. Roses ranging in color from a deep, almost-black, purple to white and yellow abound. Bees and hummingbirds are everywhere and bee houses are popular on the tops of houses and in grassy places throughout the eight wards of the city.
The city is divided into four parts, three wards known as Port Denby, Upper Town, and Tull's Market, and then the King's District.
Demographics
A cosmopolitan city with representatives from all the bonded races and even goblins. The majority of Arnorans are humans, with elves and halflings coming in second. Dragonfolk and tieflings along with goblins are rather uncommon. Fairly cosmopolitan, the population of New Arnora is varied and diverse. Humans and Dwarves make up about half the population, with the remaining 50% made up of the other races. Most of the wards have representative populations of the various races. Of note, tieflings are fairly rare and there are only two enclaves of dragonborn.
Government
The city is overseen by a mayor who has control over the three wards, while the King's District is under the control of the the King's District Magistrate. The mayor is appointed by the. Mayor appointed by the Prince of Faslan and Town Council made up of nine council members (one elected from each ward and an appointee from the king).
Defences
The city has no wall and only a few guard towers on the two main roads leading into town. The King's District is surrounded by a wall. Both the royal castle and the parliament are walled compounds in their own right within the King's District.
Industry & Trade
New Arnora is a trading hub and major shipbuilding center.
Infrastructure
The Port Denby ward is home to the famous Denby shipyards.
Guilds and Factions
The Shipwright's guild is headquartered here.
History
Settled in 90 BP, New Arnora was originally called Port Denby.
Architecture
Most of the buildings are constructed from light brown bricks quarried out of the nearby mountains. Roofs are tiled with grey, white and black tiles in various patterns.
Geography
Situated on the south side of the Grey River, the city rests in the river valley through the mountains that lets the river empty into Denby Bay.
Founding Date
-19
Alternative Name(s)
Port Denby, City of Flowers, Arnora
Type
Large city
Population
25,000
Inhabitant Demonym
Arnoran
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