Keggum

The headquarters of the Sixteenth Blackpowder Cartel are located in the town of Keggum, in the Isthmus section of the Blackpowder Coast. It was formerly a small town, chosen for its neutral location and low importance between the competing merchant-nobles of the Coast.
Significant locations:

• the harbour
• Mayoral Manor
• Cartel meeting-house

Government

ruled by the Sixteenth Blackpowder Cartel.
The pre-existing town council was stripped away, with just a Mayoral position to represent the interests of the Cartel leaders. this position rotates annually between the heads of the merchant-noble companies, though they rarely pay much attention to the duties of the role except where it can assist their business endeavours.

Architecture

The traditional building materials found of Keggum, typical for Blackpowder Coast construction, are stone, slate and render. larger buildings can be half-timbered on the upper floors. they tend to be steep-roofed and with small windows to deal with the frequent squalls. The hilly ground of Keggum leads to staggered levels and the like in many homes.

Geography

Keggum is located on a sheltered cove with an enclosing sea-wall, away from which the land rapidly climbs. the land is inhospitable, but the landing site is good enough to counteract this disadvantage. Keggum is difficult to attack from the land and well-protected from the sea.

Type

Large town

Population

45,000

Inhabitant Demonym

Keggumites

Location under

Blackpowder Coast

Owning Organization

Blackpowder Cartel