Murov
Red Crown of the North
Murov, also known as the Red Crown of the North and Murov the Mighty, is the sprawling capital city of Mekrad is by far the most important and influential city in the north and perhaps in allEuron. Arguably one of the most beautiful cities among the Kingdoms of the North and perhaps in all Urbûn. The roads to Murov are well paved and well patrolled. The city was the hub of trading from the mineral-rich lands to the north, the kingdom of Kingdom of Preumsterland to the south. Murov's authority extended between thirty to forty miles from its walls. The surrounding region had a population density of over 200 people per square mile.
This is Murov, The brightest gem in Mekrads's Red Crown of the North. Look upon it, and know that Red Crown of the North is more than the nickname for the city of Murov, it is an attitude shared by its people. And those who come th our walls seek conquest shall are most assuredly t witness how it earned its name. Is it not splendid? Is it not matchless?
Demographics
Government
Murov is the capital of Tzardom of Mekrad and the home of the ruling House of Vesiliev. Tzar Desmund Ishutin Vesiliev delegated much of the day-to-day tasks of running Murov to his Lord Magister Grigor Chernov who is responsible for keeping the peace, maintaining city services and collecting taxes. The Lord Magister is assisted by a herald who handled the paperwork necessary to run the city.
Defences
The guard of Murov reach approximately 7,000 male and female warriors who patroll the city and surrounding areas, including roads, farms, and waterways. The guard operate in groups of fourteen for patrolling. In 32 PC, Lady Devana Moranov lead these guards, aided by Overcaptain Vojtik Dragan Popov and Overcaptain Svarog Bogdanoff. In addition to the city guard, Murov was home to many wizards of significant skill, many of whom worked as traders and investors in the city of merchants.
The city is surrounded in all directions by impressive gray granite walls, and The walls were 40‒60 ft (12‒18 m) high, and guard towers equipped with ballistae were located on regular intervals along the periphery.
Murov maintain several granaries around the city, which stored food supplies to be used in case of siege, famine, plague, or severe winters.
Industry & Trade
Prostitution
While ladies of coin weren't proposing their services in the streets, the trade was still alive in the city. Hostesses of some clubs offered more than drinks, prostitutes looked for business in the OLD JOURNEYS BROTHEL, and a couple brothels masquerading as boarding houses offered room visits from "house girls" for an extra fee.Imports:
Fish, ore, timber, crafters, mercenaries and exotic goods from other landsExports:
Grain, livestock, leather, ale, arms, cloth, furnishings, leather goods, pottery, refined metals, and all other sorts of finished goodsInfrastructure
Taverns & Inns
- West Burough Inn: Located on the west side of the Delilva River, this inn is very popular and was used as an alternate meeting place for Stalwart Company ahead of their mission against Húndark Thorne and The Black Bloods. The interior of this inn is very lively, filled with loud conversation, singing, and music. Several different bands cycle through on the main raised performance dais.
- East Borough Inn: This shady, three-story inn offered low-grade food and squalid accommodations.
Forges & Smithies
- Beats of Fire: Operated by Herold Blackmark and Billy bones, this smithy forges intricate items and has rows and racks of various pieces of armour and weapons on display on the inside.
Markets & Shops
- Ignat's Pickles, Nuts, & Foods: Is a high-priced but very well-stocked food shop.
- Soroka's Maps, Books, & Folios: This was a dusty old shop owned by the sage Avdey Soroka. It boasted an enormous number of treasure maps.
- Jehlička Fabrics & Tailoring: A multi-generational family of tailors operated out of the shop.
- Halassa's Waterwell & Fine Wines: Offered fresh water, local and imported vintages and spirits including dwarvish and elvish varieties. The cellars descended around the well in multiple levels and were secured with many locked gates.
- Skyspear Trading Coster: A merchant house that is based in Khaz Glittrum Kadrel with offices in Murov, Frankstad, and Zook
- The Rubel Bazaar is a bustling open-air marketplace nestled along the banks of the shimmering Delilva River River, filled with a maze-like agglomeration of stalls selling all sorts of goods. The vibrant energy of the bazaar draws both locals and travelers alike, offering a unique blend of goods, flavors, reminicent of the sprawling markets in the old empires of the far east and south. The economic heart of Murov makes for an attractive destination for merchants from across the world, who come to sell their wares, including crystal perfume bottles from The Qyzharate of Duryad, magical potions, and spellcasting components of great rarity and power. Even in the depths of winter, many traders both native and from abroed bring their wares to the stalls.
- Winter Wear of Western Winds: This was an expensive, but excellent quality, clothing store run by two brothers from Rabenturm.
- Patricijya & Stojan's Practical Potions and Supreme Supplies:
Notable Locations:
Old Kravgorod Kremlin
Known by many names such as The Seat of the Great Bear, The Crimson Citadel and Palace of the Ursine Sovereign, this massive fortress/palace is the residence of the Krashuk Tzar of Mekrad and the royal family, it serves as seat of the Tzaris court and government of Mekrad. It stands in the middle of the capitol as a constant reminder of the Tzars Supreme authoroty and the greatness of His Imperial Majesty. The Castle has been a long-standing symbol of national pride for krashuk recidents of the city.Old Journeys Brothel
An esteemed "hotel" where even the most hardened veteran softens and melts in the arrms of the performers there. A rowdy and loud establish ment where one might find company for the night, so long you have coin...History
According to legend, the goddess Mother Urslana burst forth from a portal near present-day Murov in the Year of the Striking Mace, −11 276 AC in what would become known as the Dawn of The Northern Spring. For the next nine years, Urslana and a host of two hundred archons would pacify the north, Slaying a Great beast of the Founding, a three headed hound. After slaying the foul beast, Urslana would water the ground with its fiery ichor, making the land suitable for settlement by the Krashuk tribes who would soon migrate to Mekrad.
Murov was founded by Njorskar-Krashuk settlers as a trading post on the 2nd of Ches, -1142 . It was the first recorded settlement of what would later be known as the nation of Mekrad. Initially Murov was simply a stopping point for caravans moving through the Krashuk Steppe, it grew into a major city that trafficked in goods coming from the dwarves of Khaz Glittrum Kadrel, the elven cities of south of the Auldheim Mountains and the nomadic tribes of Njorskarmarkr
Architecture
Murov is not just the biggest and most city of the Krashuk people, but arguably the most beautiful too, the city streets are paved with cobblestones. Buildings are tall, each of them rising at least three floors above ground. They are made of stone and thick timber, and sported slate of tile roofs. The outer area of the city is an uneasy sprawl that reaches out to its rebuilt walls.
A typical building has one floor below ground (used as a shop or storage), a shop at street level, offices or rental storage on the second floor, and residential areas above that.
It was usual for large residences and noble houses to feature barred windows, hidden inner holds equipped with arrowslits, and various other defenses.
As the landscape made it difficult to grow the town further, due to all the surrounding area is id dedicated for agarian purposes, numerous walled compounds have been built within sight of the town. Those compounds are used by businesses which required large workplaces or storage areas, and are also defended by the garrison of Kravgorod.
Sewers
Some buildings have basic sewers, which emptiy straight into the Delilva River. During spring rains, the river would sometimes swell and flood cellars. Most of the city is built from stone, from the buildings to the cobbled streets. The streets of the city had narrow but deep channels in their center, which were used to guide rainwater towards the river. They are often insufficient though, causing the streets to be permanently dirty and smelly from a melange of water and dung.Geography
Murov is situated on the Ishutin Trail, on the southern bank of the Delilva River Its source is at The Frozen Heights, and it emptied into the Orryuzan Bay on the Shatterskerry-Shore.
The Ishutin Trail is the road from Sturmhafen in Kingdom of Preumsterland to the south-southwest and runs through the Auldheim Mountains and enters Murov, where it passes through the city as one of its most important streets and continue through the hills on the other side of the Frozen Heights toward the Port City of Docroft. The trail hugged the western bank of the Saphrolga River. Czarsguard patrolled the road.
Geographical Features
The landscape surrounding the town was lush and well-suited for farming.
Murov Coat of Arms
Murov Coat of Arms
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Valraun
The proud flying colours of the capital city and Archduchy of Murov.
Founding Date
-1142 AC
Founders
Alternative Name(s)
Mzrów, Murov the Mighty, The Red Crown of the North
Type
Capital
Population
- 2,375,025 (post-Rushana-Domotlos Independence Revolt) in -260 AC
- ~1,205,200 (pre-calamity) in -125 AC
- 732,661 (post-calamity) in 32 PC
Related Ethnicities
Inhabitant Demonym
Murian, Murovite
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