Civilization - Cities

No	Name	Owner/Operator	Description
1	Black Gate	Jathyar	Inn - The Black Gate is a large and peaceful inn. Its 28 rooms are clean, spacious and very quiet. The inn is shaped like a horseshoe, with a two story building that wraps a complete ring circling a small garden. At the base of the "horseshoe" is the main gates, an immense black iron and oak set of doors, for which the inn is named. The main gate is closed every night when the city bell tolls ten and opens again every morning at dawn. Across the garden from the main gate is the main hall, kitchen, storage and private chambers of the staff. The Black Gate inn is owned and operated by a tall blonde man named Jathyar. He has piercing grey eyes, a quiet demeanor and an uncanny knack for reading exactly what his guests need. He speaks with a soft rasp, often including cryptic quotes and bits of wisdom in his daily conversation. Jathyar is assisted by Marec, the cook, Miressa, the house keeper and her son who tends the stable.
2	Flying Fox	Chaermek	Tavern - Chaermek is a retired sea captain from the Pirate Isles (and it's never quite clear to others whether he did the pirating or the pirate chasing). Chaermek is always ready with a tale of adventure on the high seas, which he will always insist is true. He has stories of a huge treasure on a small island which he plans on going back to recover, a colony of cannibalistic talking beetles and of the time a giant flying fox saved his life. He named his tavern after that strange creature and the emblem of a winged fox's head adorns the wall above the bar. The tavern itself is a cozy little two story building that sits on the edge of the river in middle town. It has one large main hall from which several very small "sleeper" rooms branch off. These sleeper rooms are little more than closets with a raised mattress and a curtain over the front where drunks and regulars can sleep off a night of drinking. Chaermek has his private sleeping chamber in the back with the kitchen, storage and the bedroom of the staff (which currently sleeps the cook and both barmaids). The food here is decent, the ale is watered down, but cheap.
3	Ur's Goods and Wares	Ur	General Store and Trading Post - Ur is a short, bald human male with a pair of Kalimuran spectacles and a soft voice. This strange little man is a shrewd merchant who carefully calculates every business transaction to the last copper. He is a very organized and efficient shop owner with a strict, albeit odd, code of personal honor. He believes that it is his business to squeeze the customer for every ounce of gold they have and that it is their responsibility to appraise the quality of the goods for themselves and not get swindled. Ur is very concerned about profits and will not give a customer one thread more than they pay for. He maintains extremely accurate records of his inventory. He is also very distrustful of his customers, and will not hesitate to go to the city guards with the slightest grievance. His miserly practices have made him a wealthy man. Much of that wealth goes into the store making it a more secure place. In the past three years, he has reinforced the doors with iron, purchased exceptional quality locks, barred the windows and purchase four guard dogs who keep the place safe at night. Ur lives in the back of the shop.
4	Auric's Prize	Thoric Hergrim	Tavern - Thoric brews his own small masterpiece at this tavern, a thick, nutty brown ale known as Auric's Prize. It is named for the former Kitaran King (Davillon's father) because it was his favorite. The recipe has been passed down from father to son for generations. It is very popular with the local citizenry, however it is not exported and sold only in very small batches. So it's almost impossible to get this drink outside of Myranor.
5	Steel and Stone	Dugall and Duncan	Smithy and Stone Mason Shop - This successful shop is both a blacksmith’s workshop and a stone mason’s shop. All manner of metal work and stone blocks can be found casually scattered about the main workshop which the two proprietors share. These two, Dugall and Duncan, are dwarven brothers, twins no less, who, for lack of a better word… hate each other. This is not some mild brotherly quarrel that flares up every now and again. These two truly can’t stand each other and will often argue in front of the customers. It is amazing that they have managed to stay in business this long. The only thing that saves them is their amazing skill at their respective trades and a promise they made to their noble dying father to open and run a shop together. The dwarves take their vows very seriously and these two will never quit, no matter how difficult it may become. Indeed, these two seem to be pushing each other, intentionally doing everything in their power to annoy the other enough to get him to break his vow and leave the shop. But so far, neither one of these stubborn dwarves will budge. Often times, one brother will inspect the other’s work and point out flaws. This inspires both brothers to work slavishly toward perfection. This is one reason why the customers will put up with their child like bickering – the work they put out is excellent and the prices are reasonable (After a day of fighting with each other, neither of them seems to have enough energy left to haggle and make a better profit).
6	Sable Rod Garment Shoppe	Roderick Black	Garment and Leather Shop - The Sable Rod is a small leather and garment shop in the outer city of Myranor (outside the main city walls). It is run by a single man, Roderick, who lives alone. Roderick Blacke is a gaunt man with intense black eyes and wild hair. This gives him a slightly maniacal appearance. In spite of his odd demeanor, his customers are put at ease by his friendly nature, polite manners and soft-spoken ways. He is a very civilized and well mannered man who is a bit timid and never charges quite what his goods are worth. Recently, Roderick has been having trouble with a local band of thugs who are charging him a "safety tax".
7	Wicker Woman	Tressa	Apothecary - Tressa, an old human woman, runs a small apothecary in the south end of Myranor. She walks into the forest every day to find herbs, cut her own wood and gather materials to return to her home. In her shop, she concocts poultices, herbal remedies and several fine teas. She also crafts a variety of wooden items: chairs, desks, beds, finely carved statuettes, pipes and more. Her cluttered shop is always filled with curiosities from her travels. Besides herbalism, she also dabbles in alchemy and minor magicks.
8	War Academy	Belisar	Guild Hall - The War Academy is the common name of the Fighter’s Guild in Myranor. It shares not only its name but other similarities with the War Academy in Vorrik, due to the fact that the guild master, Belisar, is a graduate of that northern school and fiercely proud of it. After a long and illustrious career as an officer in the Myranor forces, he wished to retire and establish a school which was, in structure and reputation, the likeness of the Vorrik Academy. Belisar himself is a short, but stocky man with a bristling grey beard and a scar running the length of his face. The Myranor War Academy is built around a large central courtyard where most of the fighting and training occurs. This school is noted for its tutoring of specialized training techniques, many of which Belisar adopted from his recollections of the Vorrik school. Large pits filled with sand, mud, boulders, snow, ice or water allow warriors to practice fighting on various types of footing. Belisar is having a large addition built on to the Academy at great expense, and this construction is still more than a year from completion. Belisar is having it built in sections as he can get the money. He plans on hiring a wizard who will fill the chamber with magical creations to simulate whole environments for training. Of course, this is all far off. Belisar’s visions of the perfect combat school far outstrip his meager funds. Both military personnel and civilians, trained gladiators and independent bodyguards can all be found here. Many mercenary groups hang out here as well since a variety of jobs are publicly posted here
9	Seven Heavens	Emeril	Brothel - This brothel is run by the ex-prince of Normidia. Long thought dead in a freak boating accident, the prince was in actuality sold into slavery after accruing such massive gambling debts that his family immediately disowned him and faked his death. Prince Gregor managed to escape from slavery last year, at an imperial digging site. He was part of a massive prison break that resulted in the deaths of fifteen slavers. He fled to Myranor and found low-key work keeping the books at this brothel. Though he still fears re-capture by the Slave Lords, he bitterly plots his revenge against the Normidian noble family that betrayed him.
10	Sea Nympth	Morgan Tebrain	Nautical Store - This small establishment buys, sells, trade and rents all manner of boats, fishing equipment and ship accessories. It also handles repairs of small craft, mends sails, etc. Morgan Tebrain is an crusty old sailor who runs this shop with his five sons.
11	Sea Hag	Gracie	Tavern - This small tavern sits near the docks in the harbor district. The sign above the door declares "Food and Grog". It is well known for its seafood chowder. Gracie is a kindly old lady who runs the establishment with her fishermen husband and her three daughters. The establishment is named after her husband's boat. He provides a large portion of the fresh seafood served here.
12	The Wayfarer	Taudon	Inn/Tavern/Store - This establishment is a blend of inn, tavern, general store and community hall. The Wayfarer caters primarily to rangers, woodsmen, furriers, trappers and farmers. The Wayfarer is a large stone and timber three story building that sits outside of Myranor on a hill, overlooking the outer city. First and foremost, the Wayfarer is a general store. However, it also has a full tavern, sixteen private rooms for rent, one noble suite, one large common room, a large 24 horse stable, extensive gardens, a full forge and several small workshops.
13	Slaver Hall		Slaver Guild - The Slaver Guild is a private business, but enjoys support from imperial law. The Slaver Hall is one large multi-story stone keep. This huge building is a small fort unto itself. Some 150 slavers are stationed here and this one group controls all slaving activities in Kitar. Another 300 slaves are kept here. Most native Kitarans frown upon slavery, especially out in the open, and the Slaver’s Guild has a lot of security and guards to deal with the occasional trouble. Just outside of the Slaver Hall is the Slavers' Block... a large raised wooden platform with adjoining slave pens. It is here that slaves are auctioned off to the public. Such auctions are chaotic, frenzied things that draw large crowds.
14	Raptor's Imports		Shipping Company - The Thieves Guild of Myranor operates a legitimate shipping and receiving warehouse business in the middle city with a cluster of warehouses and offices on the riverbank. Unknown to the authorities, the guild operates its criminal activities under the veneer of this cover business, using the ships and warehouses to move stolen goods. A large number of secret underground chambers are connected with a network of secret tunnels and passages. Many of these tunnels connect to Myranor’s extensive sewer system, which the Talons use to move covertly about the city. Raptor Imports maintains a fleet of 22 ships for transporting goods.
15	Bird's Claw Tavern		Tavern - A seedy inn and tavern on the river side docks in middle city. Not far from the shipping business operated by the Talons. This inn is connected to the underground tunnels through a secret entrance in the back. The clientele of this establishment is mostly thieves, bandits and brigands and an assortment of other unsavory types. It’s a dangerous tavern and everyone needs to watch their back here. The name of this establishment is a play on words – an obvious reference to the Talon thieves guild.
16	Silken Lady Garment Shoppe		Garment Shop - A regal store for noble’s clothing. Frequented by the wealthier of Myranor. This shop is located in the inner city. It’s run by a wealthy madame who is assisted by eight young ladies. They have hired guards who are decked out in finery and wield silver sabers. This is THE place to go when you need to find that perfect gown for the noble’s spring ball.
17	Winded Grain Bakery		Grain Mill and Bakery - A pleasant little windmill grainary and bakery shop. Also has a small dining room where guests may eat fresh bread and stew with a mug of warm ale.
18	Stormhammer Shipyards		Shipyards - The larger of the two shipyards in Myanor. Located in the harbor district. The Stormhammer Shipyards have two full sized dry dock facilities for building whole ships from the beam up. They are able to produce ships up to 104 feet in length. They also have extensive repair capabilities. Run by Memboc, a bald human man with an enormous black mustache that he wears in two great braids, bound with leather strips. Memboc is heavily muscled from years of hard work, but wears a great belly as well from years of drinking. He commands a crew of 40 shipwrights and some 40-70 additional unskilled laborers depending on the amount of work to be done. Although Memboc is in charge here, the Stormhammer Shipyards are actually owned by Count Visetan who holds an estate in the inner city and operates a separate shipping company. The Stormhammer Shipyards builds and repairs ships for the Royal Navy.
19	Hall of the White Hare		Gambling Hall and Social Club - This is where the elite go to relax and spend money. Nobles engage in high stakes games of chance, drink expensive wine, lounge on satin pillows and take their pleasure with slave girls. Expensive banquets are served here and there are sleeping chambers, private conference rooms and more… but most social activity here revolves around the main gaming hall. The White Hare is owned and operated by Lord Vishan, a young, tall and strikingly handsome man who wears his golden blonde hair long and loose. He is a quick wit and skilled gambler. Many believe he has a bit of elvish blood in him which might explain his pleasing, somewhat effeminate looks and youthful face. The White Hare club employs 12 barmaids, 20 “pleasure slaves”, four cooks, two bartenders, six security guards and a dozen general laborers who clean and tend the hall.

Ruler	His Most Magnificient Nobility, Lord of the Snowy Timber, Scourge of the Ogrish Lands, Guardian of the Great Rukemian Empire, Keeper of the King's Relics, King Davillon Arkain
Population	47,600
Demographics	Human 63%, Elven 11%, Ogre 10%, Dwarven 8%, Borrellian 5%, Orc 3%
Languages	Rukemian 85%, Northern 15%
Nationality	Kitar (Population: 210,000)
National Colors	Blue, gray and green
Year Founded	1758
Currency	Rukemian
Natural Resources and Manufactured Goods	Lumber (especially ironwood), ships, wheat, fish and other seafood, apples, grapes, bitter berries, crullen berries, zellan fruit, cattle, fur
Wealth	Above Average
Government Type	Monarchy
Government Stability	Stable
Allies	Rukemia, War Vale, Normidia
Enemies	Duthelm, Borrell
Walled	Yes
Crime Level	Moderate
Technology Level	Middle Ages
Primary Religion	Erylon
Other Religion	Assytia, Barrinor
Climate	Temperate
Terrain	Forested hills, grasslands, light forest

	King's Advisor - A general advisor to the king.
	City Master - Responsible for construction, safety, financial and other projects within the city limits.
	Ritual Master - Responsible for conducting all official ceremonies - weddings, crownings, etc.
	Master of Arms - The supreme military commander of Myranor.
	Imperial Representative - The Emperor's representative in Kitar.
	King's Magus - The supreme authority on all magical matters and advisor to the King on such matters.
	Royal Physician - A healer dedicated to the royal family.
	Master Chamberlain - Responsible for running the royal palace and tending to the day to day needs of the royal family.
	Border Commander - Commander of the border patrols and monitoring Duthelmian activity.

The World Of Khoras - Civilization - Cities

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	Rumors about the hordes from Duthelm and their imminent approach and siege of Myranor come and go with seasonal frequency.
	The King is secretly in talks with Duthelm. A treaty of peace is in the making.