Emidon
Demographics
Human (74%), Halfling (10%), Ratfolk(6%), Wyrwood (4%), Geniekin (2%), Trox (2%), Ghoran (1%), Others (1%)
The overwhelming majority of the local population are humans of the Akkadian ethnic group, though there are a select few districts with significant populations of other ethnic groups. Halflings, as always seems to be the case with these beings, exist as a small counterpart to the humans among whom they live. A sizeable population of Wyrwood inhabit the city, favoring those districts with less religious presence or a greater propensity toward magical study. Numerous Trox are kept as slave stock by the wealthy, though public opinion is changing toward the abolition of slavery within the city.Infrastructure
The great thoroughfares throughout this city are of unusual breadth, easily permitting 8 chariots to be driven abreast along it's length. The sections of this broad street which lead toward the iconic central temple of Marduk, the Etenenanki, are lined with great fortified walls limned with Lapis Lazuli paint.
Most buildings are square in construction, often lacking in exterior decoration. A central square hole is cut into the roof of the upper most floor, and windows will be placed at regular intervals to permit airflow. Wooden shutters can permit a room to be left as dark as possible during hot summer days.
Extensive docks line the sides of the Esgur River as it runs through the center of the city. The deep channel of the river permits a small number of larger sea worthy ships to berth at the longer piers, however most riverboats have a shallow draft if not flat bottom.
Type
Metropolis
Population
23,622
Location under
Owner/Ruler
Ruling/Owning Rank
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