Sumethana
Sumethana is a port city on the Southern end of Z'edral . The city is under control of an appointed member of the Eashaizia Empire, Tarthis Hivroth, a dragonborn who used to work with Knights of the Five-Thorned Rose. Along with Mozia, it bookends the southern part of Z'edral, although Sumethana is about twice the size.
The city exterior wall has many gate and archways with portcullises that are held up by a chain mechanism beyond the wall. The gates are guarded by Dragonsguard that run the city. Towards the coastline, the walls slowly diminsh in steps and extend out to the Matadiac Ocean.
The Queen's Lighthouse: From the outside, this lighthouse looks typical and is said to be named after Queen Axilya, the former queen of the Empire. Asking around with the locals, it can be rumored that the lighthouse is actually a hiddem shrine to Umberlee
Skyport: a hangar containing the city's second mode of travel; airships. While Sumethana is a port town, they also offer airship travel for a higher price than boat travel.
Recollectibles Outpost: an auction house and pawn shop taking in trinkets and other wares for gold and/or trades.
The Grand Lodge: An extravagent burlesque lounge and bar with rooms for rent.
Docks
The docks that make up a majority of the city are the Dragonfly Strand. Far below the waves are broken and long muck-covered remnants of ships in the middle of the harbor, and many more are anchored within the docks.Sandfoot Cove
Sandfoot Cove is the main strip of businesses and located on the western side of the docks.Shop | Owner/Run by | Type |
---|---|---|
Gentlemen's Wharf | Zaghel Vindia | General Goods |
Gloria's Chest | Kathil Erdalas | Clothing/Seamstress |
Hodge Podge Lodge | Jane Azzar | Tavern |
The Fox's Arsenal | Luca & Saba Sumana | Blacksmith |
Mariner's Roast | Elion Bailey | Bakery/Cafe |
The Oasis | Henda Mhane | Tavern |
Ghamid's Goods | Daalna Bran'aixar | Magic Shop |
Shifratan Smithy | Brissa Blazeweaver | Blacksmith |
Mak'tabat Tomes | Nelesar Wyne | Bookstore |
The Laughing Skull | Gelwinda Aric | Magic Shop |
The Sayadlia | Evie Bearglow | Apothecary |
Rotten Creek Tavern | Mwerya Balu | Tavern |
Perle Parlor | Colga Evendoom | Jeweller |
Points of Interest
The Queen's Lighthouse: From the outside, this lighthouse looks typical and is said to be named after Queen Axilya, the former queen of the Empire. Asking around with the locals, it can be rumored that the lighthouse is actually a hiddem shrine to Umberlee
Skyport: a hangar containing the city's second mode of travel; airships. While Sumethana is a port town, they also offer airship travel for a higher price than boat travel.
Recollectibles Outpost: an auction house and pawn shop taking in trinkets and other wares for gold and/or trades.
The Grand Lodge: An extravagent burlesque lounge and bar with rooms for rent.
Demographics
45% Human, 30% Dwarf, 15% Elf, 5% Tortle, 5% Other
Government
All laws of the city are decided by the Empire, and are enforced by Duke Tarthis Hivroth and the Dragonsguard
Infrastructure
Watermills, Windmills, Sewers, Roads, Bridges, Shipyards,
Guilds and Factions
Sails of the Strand - a group of fisherman and sailors who oversee the operations of the docks, incoming and outgoing boats, etc etc
History
Sumethana was established as a trade city for merchants to avert people from visiting Camver Cay, the pirate island off the coast.
Architecture
A lot of the houses are made out of stone and sit on the sand directly. Houses closer to the shore sit on stilted foundations about ten feet off the ground, with stairs leading to and from their houses. There are a few houses on the outskirts of the city in the mountains, made out of heavy woods and brick.
Geography
A coastal city surrounded by mountains
Type
City
Population
12,625
Owner/Ruler
Ruling/Owning Rank
Owning Organization
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