West Anchor
West Anchor is a city at the mouth of the Tellus River on the continent of Tinturbean on Magicians' End. Originally founded by the Old Pale Empire in 3419 BPC during a period of rapid population growth and the expansion of trade on the continent, it quickly became the second most important of the western coastal ports (after Oroth) and although it has never quite overtaken its older southern rival, it is now an important member of the Trans-Oceanic Empire.
Industry & Trade
West Anchor is an important trading centre for goods from central Tinturbean which are transported down the Tellus River. It serves as a distribution hub for onward shipment into ocean going vessels which primarily trade up and down the west coast of the continent but can also sail around the southern coast to Tarris and even sometimes directly to Myruthea and Punjuki, despite the fact that there are shorter routes to these continents from the east.
Saranjum from the West Saranjum Fields to the south also makes a significant contribution to the commercial life of the city. It is processed here in bulk to make a variety of culinary products.
History
During the Age of Shadows, the city was a member of the Cities Under Grace and the Tellus River was the border with the Shadowlands. West Anchor soldiers contributed significantly to the alliance forces at the Holy Battle of Oroth in 5146 APC.
Founding Date
3419 BPC
Type
City
Inhabitant Demonym
Wanchors (originally derogatory but normalised by centuries of amelioration)
Location under
Owning Organization
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