Caergath

Location: Airward edge of the Iron Mountains

Population: Approximately 100,000 people

Culture: As would be expected from a large trading city, the people of Caergath are incredibly diverse. Though humans and dwarves seem to dominate the populace, other races are not uncommon.  There is no unique religion or culture, save that of the guilds.  Citizens generally follow

Government: The city of Caergath has no single ruler.  Each industry and trade within the city is run by a guild.  The city itself is ruled by a council of the masters of each guild.  Guildmasters are chosen based on their skill within the trade that their guild represents and by an election of guildmembers.  Elections are held every five years to minimize corruption within the rulership of the city. 

Industries/Trade: Because this city is prominent for its trading, most every kind of industry can be found here.  The city serves as a hub for trading in the Region of Earth, therefore providing easy access for travelers to the agricultural and mined goods common to this Region.  The goods are relatively inexpensive, making Caergath a very popular stop for anyone passing through the Region.  Its position at the edge of the Iron Mountains makes trade of both agriculture and metals and ores very profitable.

Foreign Relations: Caergath maintains excellent relations with both the human Airward lands and the dwarven lands Earthward.  Both peoples find Caergath an excellent means of selling their wares and products because of its high population density, popularity to travelers and adventurers and optimal location.

Other Information

Like other communities in the Region of Earth, Caergath is extremely susceptible to seismic activity, especially given its proximity to the Iron Mountains.  Few structures are greater than one story tall and nearly all buildings are made of a durable, crack resistant stone mined from the mountains of the Region of Earth.  Some of the more wealthy or more magical members of the city even enchant their dwellings to be more durable. 

Due to the heavy trade that occurs in Caergath, the city is heavily policed by a militaristic guard that is backed by the Council of Guildmasters.  The guardsmen are very loyal to the city and the council and thus are rarely, if ever bribed successfully.  In fact, those that attempt to bribe a guardsman usually end up in the city jail or worse. 

Sites of Interest

The Bazaar - Located in the center of the city, the Bazaar is a huge marketplace where merchants from all over the world come to hawk their wares.

Blackboar Inn and Pub - A renowned inn, noted for its ale and delicious evening mutton and boar specialty.  The Blackboar is also known for the wonderful singing talent of the owner's daughter, Dhalia.

Carin's Armory - Carin sells and deals exclusively in pieces of armor.  Many of the items she sells are forged by the dwarves of the Iron Mountains.  All of her wares are sturdy and inexpensive.

Taros's Smithy - Taros is Carin's brother and an excellent blacksmith who sells and trades weaponry.  Several of his weapons are dwarven-forged but most are made by Taros himself, though his weapons are nearly as good as dwarven weaponry.  As with his sister, Taros's goods are sturdy and inexpensive.