Cratendune

Built on a great hill, it seems there has always been a orc and goblin stronghold in this location. An intermingling of stone and wood construction gives the city a haphazard appearance.

Population: 15,000

Demographics:

Dwarf, 0%

Elf, <1%

Gnome, 0%

Halfling, 0%

Human, <1%

Orc, 65%

Goblin, 30%

Hobgoblin, 2%

Goliath, 2%

Government: City State, Monarchy - Clan King

Economy: Stead but not growing. Mainly based on agriculture from the lowland plains of the island, as well as orc gladiator fighting and betting. Imports: Beef, Gold, Silver, Ale Exports: Iron, Wheat, Orcish Tarragon, Orcish Mint

Businesses of note: Talon's Mill, The Clanlord Mint Co., The Lost Key Inn, the Hidden Rogue Inn, Warrior's Wares

Attractions:

The Pillar of Daralis - a memorial built to honor an orc Heroine. Made of granite from the mountainside, creating this memorial used the last stone the orcs ever mined from those hills, to preserve the sacredness and honor of Daralis. The Pillar stands 28 feet tall and sports an interwoven line pattern carved along the surface. It is located in one of the main city squares.

The Cave Tomb - The supposed resting place of the first Clan King who brought the orcs to this continent, Legends and stories have sprung up over the years concerning the tomb. Once every ten years a great festival is held in the city which culminates in the sacrifice of an orc who showed exceptional bravery and honor during the last decade. The sacrifice to the orc God Gruumsh is held at the entrance of this tomb.

The Everburning Flame - In the other main city square is an eternal flame. It is tended by a sect of clerics and warrior monks in honor of Gruumsh. The flame is generally three feet high and about a foot around. The Stonework dais and platform have been erected around it.