Dralio
Dralio is the largest and easternmost of the city-states in the Crimson Gulf, being a major hub of trade between all the western bits of civilization including Talonto, Duryad and Fionmagh. It has a strong connection with the Gold Snakes, to the point that they allegedly run the city. Though "most anything is legal" in Dralio, it is still a member of The Nympharum Concord.
E. Devor described the city as being near the coast of Sailors Grave, but it is a fair distance northeast of those rough waters and shielded by the Cheldali Peninsula.
Industry & Trade
During the late autumn time, wagons and carts overcrowded the markets as foreign vendors attempted to sell as much as possible before returning home for the winter. This was a practice ignored by the Guard, the Watch, and the guilds.
Infrastructure
As a major hub of trade and travel built around a massive port, Dralio is an energetic center of commerce and culture that also attracts criminals and the poor; the opulent inner city contrasts with the squalor of the outer wards, despite the latter's best efforts to add color. The city is also a center of naval power, as a quarter of the Shadannii's fleet is concentrated near the city. The city's cultural diversity is reflected in a dizzying array of architecture.
The city is built on a series of leveled hills where the Merdeen River meets the Crimson Gulf.
- Muktown: An area of Dralio where according to Marcella Shadannii, most of the riffraff and the common folk live. It is the cheaper, more affordable residential area of town. Morthos Creed and Lavandra hail from Muktown.
Docks
The docks on the northern and wouhtern sides of the city are the Open Dock and the King's Quay. Far below the waves are broken and long silt-covered remnants of ships that have sunk in this harbor. There are dozens of ships in the middle of the harbor, and many more are anchored within the docks.- The Saltmother's Lighthouse: located in the center of the harbor is the temple to the ocean goddess Shiera.
Peridot Post District
The Peridot Post district of Dralio is the oldest district of the town. It is where the wealthier merchants and clientele seem to congregate. Dralio originally comprised only this district before it expanded outwards over time.- The Pink Pearl: An esteemed hotel where the Lusty Lady Lavandra of the Sea performs. Morthos grew up in this hotel.
The Temple District
The Temple District is dedicated to the worship of The Arden Steelskin. Its priesthood is the warriors of the Order of Iron. The Corecut Road leads into the Warden District.- Statue of Valiant Warden: Atop the House of Steel, a gargantuan statue of Arden loomed over the entire district. The statue depicted an armored titan of a figure standing heroically with a gleaming helmet, bracers on her arms, and one knee raised.
- The House of Steel: The local sacred temple to the patron god, Arden. It also served as a meditation and physical training center.
- Steel Ideal: The Nymphar branch of the Scorch and Cinder's Sublime Creations Operated by Khannah Hellkiln and Jehm Hellkiln, this smithy forges intricate items and has rows and racks of various pieces of armor and weapons on display on the inside.
Alternative Name(s)
Dralio the Golden Dream
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Population
82,110
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