Capitol

The premiere area of culture, arts, and nobility in Saramoth, the citizens of Capitol live in a decadent splendor merited by their illustrious heritage. Capitol is the most ancient civilized city in Saramoth, with the castle of King Marothsa at its center.
Despite its age, and the decay of the lesser classes below the great, Capitol still holds the most power in Saramoth, that of the ancient kings. Ruling over the glorius kingdom of Toclomar, the people of Capitol wait for the day when Westerel, the Dwarves, Hobbits, and Goblins will once again see the light and unite under one banner. And everyone knows what that banner will be: That of Capitol, and King Marothsa.

Demographics

94% human, 4% Dwarven, other.

Government

Ruled directly by the king of Toclomar.

Defences

Capitol can hold almost its entire population inside the King's castle, though provisions would be tight after about a week. The wall of Capitol encircle the business and governmental districts only, with residents living outside and entering through the gates to work each day. Only the richest citizens live inside the walls of Capitol. In times of crisis, the inner city has been converted into roughshod shelters and inns, to shelter Capitol's population, but such things are uncomfortable at best.

Industry & Trade

Capitol trades in culture, art and people mainly, as well as fine crafts and luxury goods. Most of the residents of Capitol work in consumer service, at inns, mansions, or the castle itself.

Infrastructure

Large stone buildings, the best architecture in Saramoth. A castle. Capitol port carries shipping, mainly of people, two and from the great city.

Assets

the country of Toclomar yearns to aid Capitol in every way. The kings forest is just outside, and offers the exotic wildlife every sportsman needs, as well as luxury meat for the best tables.

History

Capitol was originally a small settlement were King Marothsa stopped his caravan after escaping the Eternal Desert in the wake of the Great Magic war. It grew slowly, eventually becoming the center of the large nation of Saramoth. Capitol has never been besieged by a greater force, though occasional raiders attacks did plague the city earlier in its history, and an especially brutal attack once threatened the castle itself, and prompted the creation of the inner city's wall.

Geography

Centerpoint lies south of Sternham, on the seashore. It is just on the northeast corner of the King's forest, a remnant and subdivision of the Tenerbri forests.

Alternative Name(s)

King's city

Type

Capital

Population

~1550

Inhabitant Demonym

Capitan

Location under

Tenebri forest

Owning Organization

Toclomar