Murov
Red Crown of the North
Murov ,also known as the Red Crown of the North, is the most important and influential city in Mekrad and perhaps in all Euron. The road to Murov was 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 Prausterland 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
Murian
Races
Humans 74%
Dwarves 10%
Halflings 5%
Gnomes 5%
Half-elves 3%
Half-orcs 2%
Others 1%
Government
Murov was the capital of Tzardom of Mekrashov and the home of the ruling House of Vesiliev. Tzar Desmund Ishutin Vesiliev delegated much of the day-to-day tasks of running Mekrashov to his Lord Magister Grigor Chernov who was responsible for keeping the peace, maintaining city services and collecting taxes. The Lord Magister was assisted by a herald who handled the paperwork necessary to run the city.
Industry & Trade
Imports
Fish, ore, timber, crafters, mercenaries and exotic goods from other lands
Exports
Grain, livestock, leather, ale, arms, cloth, furnishings, leather goods, pottery, refined metals, and all other sorts of finished goods
Infrastructure
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 The Big Bad Evil Guy Removal Squad 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 armor and weapons on display on the inside
Markets & Shops
- Ignat's Pickles, Nuts, & Foods: was 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 Nogrod with offices in Murov, Frankstad, and Zook.
- Fishyard: Murov's market is an open area filled with a maze-like agglomeration of stalls selling all sorts of goods, including crystal perfume bottles from Duryad Imperial Sultanate, magical potions, and spellcasting components of great rarity and power. It was known locally as the Fishyard, and always had fish caught from the Potoskov River on sale. Even in the depths of winter, ice fishermen brought their wares to the stalls.
- Winds of Winter: This was an expensive, but excellent quality, clothing store run by two brothers from Ravenhill.
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 Mekrashov 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.Geography
Murov is situated on the Ishutin Trail, on the southern bank of the Delilva River, which ran into the nearby Frozen Heights.
The Ishutin Trail is the road from Huntswood in Kingdom of Prausterland to the south and ran north from the city 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 River Saphron. Mekrashov soldiers patrolled the road.
Geographical Features
The landscape surrounding the town was lush and well-suited for farming.
Founding Date
937
Founders
Alternative Name(s)
Red Crown of the North
Type
Capital
Population
132,661
Related Ethnicities
Inhabitant Demonym
Murian
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