Apuldram

Founded as a port to ferry spices around the world, this ancient city is beginning to boom once again. It is a city of old beauty, with stone archways contrasted against the shifting sands. Back alleys teem with deals and opulent halls feature even more devious transactions.

Population: 72,000

Demographics:

Dwarf, 2%

Elf, 9%

Gnome, 12%

Halfling, 7%

Human, 23%

Tiefling, 19%

Dragonborn, 12%

Aarakocra, 2%

Goblin, 1%

Goliath, 6%

Genasi, 6%

Orc, <1%

Tabaxi, <1%

Fairy, <1%

Satyr, <1%

Government: Oligarchy, Elective Monarchy - Lord and Lady

Economy: Due to the growing popularity of the spice trade, the town has recently been seeing significant growth. Imports: Iron, Coal, Gold, Salt, Wine, Coffee, Dyes Exports: Saffron, Vanilla, Nutmeg, Cumin, Cinnamon, other spices, and herbs used for alchemical potions.

Businesses of note: The Eastern Spice Trade Company, The Blind Beggar Inn, Radnor Tailor shop, Ogles Arms and Weapons, Fine Arts and Magicks.

Attractions:

The Famed Spice Bazaar - Stalls filled to the brim with spices and other goods from around the world. The air permeated with a thousand aromas. Shoppers haggle with merchants and porters unload exotic cargos, especially exotic material from the eastern deserts and the isles of the sea.

The Statue of Ravinger - a local hero who improved the cultivation of spices.

Orman Shrine - a religious site renowned for tis slanting and curing architecture, not tied to a specific religion.

The Temple of Bahamut, Dragon King

The Temple of Corellon Larethian, Elven king of the Gods, known for art and music. Many Elves will travel here to pay homage to their heritage.

Shrine of the Silver Flame - an unnamed god, whose shrine was created long before there was a city here. It is thought that the Silver Flame is a leader among the Great 12, or the Fates, though this is just cultural belief, as no actual record of the connection exists.

The Temple of Arawai, goddess of fertility and life.

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