Bahrkela
Bahrkela is a port on the east coast of the Ruby Sea that predates the conquest by Axuum. Using gemstones and metal mined in the Karaman Mountains and brought to town via riverboat, the renowned craftspeople at Bahrkela produce cut gems, silver jewelry with set stones, worked pieces of silver, and plain silver ingots. The mountains in the area also yield some good-quality iron. The smiths here are not as skilled as those at Cadua in Alcaldar or Tarresh in Antioch, but they do produce sturdy steel tools and weapons that are sold by Axuum throughout the Central Kingdoms and into Khemit.
Most of the merchandise from Bahrkela, however, goes directly to Axuum to be exported through its trade network. The harbor here is busy with ships carrying goods to Axuum or directly to other destinations, alongside fishing boats going out to the Ruby Sea. Many Axuumite merchants have representatives here to look after their interests and it is a popular post, as the local seacoast has an excellent climate.
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