Krazna
The people of Cardovia call this settlement a city, but to the rest of Serrus, it is little more than a large town. The seat of the Cardovic Monarchy is here and the domed palace grounds of the King are a cultural attraction that many who visit the city wish to see. The city is also famous for its talented goldsmiths. The “Aranyutca” or “Gold Street,” here is lined with many smiths who created highly sought after gold jewelry, dinnerware, and vases. Many of the smiths here also accept commissions for more exotic items. Some of those individuals who can afford such items have had anything from golden bathtubs to golden furniture. One rich Bogati was even said to have had a pair of golden yokes created for his two prized oxen.
Another main attraction to the city is Turnul Magas, a huge fortified wooden tower on the highest hill in Kraszna. It was built by an early Cardovic King simply called “The Paranoid.” He built the tower and sat in it for hours every day keeping an eye on the city. He told his advisors that he wanted to keep crime down and to make his rule apparent. So there he sat, daily. He believed if he was visible to his subjects, they would remember him and obey his edicts. The King died in obscurity as the records of his rule were destroyed in a fire shortly after his death. His tower still stands as one of the tallest wooden towers on Orrus at 120 feet tall. It has stood the test of time and many travelers can pay to climb its many stairs to see one of the best views in the city.
Architecture
Krazna is one of the only settlements in Cardovia to use a majority of stone in it's architecture. All of the top levels of the buildings are built of pine wood however.
Geography
Krazna sits at the edge of the Bogat Hills overlooking the rest of Cardovia. The river Izolat flows through the northern part of the city. The city sits at one end of the Volga Pass, the only true road into Cardovia.
