Seaport

Seaport is the largest city of Syr and sits on the eastern shore. The land juts out enough that the distance to Seaport is shorter than any other port, if coming from Eastern Aranthar. This makes the city a gateway to Western Aranthar. It is the largest port city on the continent.

Seaport is built on a large hill and is separated into two districts. The lower districts are where you find the Docks, and the regular shops and marketplaces, and the slums, while the upper district is the great merchant houses and the where the wealthy live. You d find shop and inn there too, but they are of a much higher class then you find in the lower district. The two districts are separated by a large stone wall, and a great stair runs from the lower districts to the upper and the gate between the two. The gate rarely closes and there is no law that prohibits people from the lower district entering the upper, but a resident from the lower walking around the upper will find himself harassed by guards until he leaves or proves he has a good reason for being there.

The city was ruled by the great merchant houses. The top ten richest sitting on the merchant's council, but it is not under the control of a vemoraxx appointed prefect who oversees all of Syr.

People: Seaport is a boiling pot with all the ships that come through. The native population are dark skinned and short and stocky, however they are in the minority. Most of the merchants are ao lighter skin and have roots in Eroth and Emic. The rest of the city is filled with people from all over, and all races. Anyone could have come to the city on a boat and decided to stay. The wealthy of Seaport see themselves above the rest of the populace, and stay to the upper district, trying not to mix company. The rest of the city run the scale of attitudes and disposition. The only commonality is that there is no commonality.

Notable Places:
Tideland Temple - Seaport is home to the largest temple of Tempest, Goddess of Storm and Sea. It is built on a large floating dock, and the center worship room's floor is open to the sea with a walkway circling it. Intelligent sea creatures have been known to come to the temple during services.
The Academy- The Syrian Academy is the the most well known of the great academies. It is located in the upper district, and is known for drawing student from all over Aranthar and even from far off countries.

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