Dugalibut

Industry & Trade

Dugalibut has remained one of the largest exporters of Royal Purple in the known world, due to a large concentration of the necessary snails living in waters off the coasts near the city. A particular species results in a highly coveted dye that is a vibrant purple that does not stray too close to either purple-blue or purple-red as many other purple producing-areas create. The profits from so-called Dugalibut Purple have historically been sufficient to maintain Eshawak's independence from more substantial powers such as the Teshua to the north and Kesma to the south. The dye is extracted by a moderate number of Purple Dyer families, who are slaves of the King of Eshawak. These families are treated reasonably well and given generous sums for their efforts, especially considering their professions forces them to become pariahs due to the horrendous smell in which they are constantly inundated. The dying process also colors the hands the same color as the prized garments they create, forever marking them as purple-makers.
Iknalu , a Kalu enclave in the city, established itself a center of trade within the city.

History

Dugalibut is an ancient city and humans have created settlements in the area since before the dawn of agriculture.

Architecture

Buildings are built from stones, mud bricks, and wooden beams for support. Houses are one, two, or three stories tall. Important buildings, such as the king's palace, temples to the gods, and large sections of the city walls, are largely made of stone so they would last longer.

Geography

The city is situated on a group of hills, with a river to the north and the Purple Sea situated to the west.

Natural Resources

Being on the coast of the Purple Sea, Dugalibut takes advantage of its vast bounty, such as fish and snails.

Alternative Name(s)

Purple City

Type

Capital

Population

45,000

Inhabitant Demonym

Dugali

Included Locations

• Iknalu