Tyros

The Athelesian Empire

CobaltDM - October 23, 2022

Tyros is a small island city in the Athelesian Empire. There is a harbor with four of the Imperial Navy's small Frigates docked in addition to a wide variety of smaller fishing and merchant vessels. Trade is heavy through Tyros, as it holds the gateway between Isatis and Atheles. It is a very religious settlement, with two churches able to be found within. There are three taverns and two inns in town, mostly centered around the harbor market. The town is led by the Commodore, who stays in a large house next to the main barracks. There are no defensive structures in the town save for a watch tower, although the harbor does have a makeshift seawall along the coastline to help prevent flooding during the spring raining seasons.

Demographics

Tyros is composed primarily of humans, elves, and half-elves. There are a spattering of other races, however, and the town celebrates diversity rather than shy away from it. The majority of workers here are centered around the harbor and the service industry, providing means for merchants to come and go between Isatis and the mainland Empire.

Government

Tyros is governed by a Commodore, like many of the smaller cities in the Empire. Commodore Galanis has faithfully served as the executive power in Tyros for six years.

Districts

The city is composed of two primary districts. The Harbor Market area surrounding the southern end of the city is where almost all of the commercial exchanges happens. It is also home to a majority of the city's taverns and shops. Then, the Residential district is home to everything else and is comprised of the northern two-thirds of Tyros. Along the north side of town, local fisherman dock their small vessels at a series of docks called Fisher's Jetty.

History

Tyros was established by the newly reformed Athelesian Empire to help foster trade with the Isatisian Confederacy. It began as a simple harbor, offering rest for sailors and merchants during their travels, but has since grown into a sizeable town. The city, named after the island it is found on, saw little conflict for much of its fledgling years. It had stability at the helm, with the recently retired Commodore Susanna Direnot spending 34 years of her career stationed in Tyros before returning home in honor. In the years following her retirement, however, the new Commodore Galanis has withstood and beaten back two raids on the harbor with the help of a volunteer militia in 1428 and 1430 AC. There has been talk of bandit activity in the forests surrounding the city of late, but the Commodore has assured his people that there is nothing to worry about.

Points of interest

Temples:

• The Sun Temple of Tyros, dedicated to Mestonia
• Smalloak Chapel, dedicated to Kebis

Taverns:

• The Old Rough and Tumble, a fine pub located in the center of town
• The Golden Bass, a low-cost but comfortable spot near Fisher's Jetty
• The Harbor Nets, for those looking for a less filtered experience with the dockworkers and traveling sailors.

Inns:

• The Flagship, the oldest inn in town that pays respect to its Imperial heritage near the Harbor Market.
• Jack and Brack's Cozy Shacks, a series of 5 rental cabins in the east side of town.

Stores:

• Simple Gifts, an apothecary
• Tyrosian Outfitters, a general store with hunting supplies as well
• Salty Steel, a smithy
• Boldon's Fabrics, a tailor

Geography

Tyros is a large island sitting in the middle of the calm Sea of Stars. It is home to the Tyrosian Forest, which is a hilly deciduous forest home to a variety of trees.

Founding Date

1375 AC

Population

Around 3500

Inhabitant Demonym

Tyrosian