Praka

Smaller only than Heliogabalus, Praka had long been Damara's second-loudest voice in government. A city of tall walls and sky-reaching towers, Praka is a beautiful settlement, aesthetically pleasing and readily defensible. Here live many of Damara's true artists, and their work touches everything. Even the regalia of the Prakan militia is richly decorated.

In olden times, the head of House Praka was well-beloved by his or her subjects. Usually the ruling Baron of Ostel would be appointed steward to Damara's throne in the absence of the king. Those days are gone.

Today Praka finds itself more and more isolated, even from the cities in its own province. The Baroness Sylvia Praka was put in place by the Witch-King's agents, and she is generally despised. Her arrogant and selfish policies have embarrassed the loyal people of this proud province. She has been particularly criticized for her unsympathetic attitudes toward the brave soldiers who helped defeat the Vaasan army and free Damara from the Witch-King's foul clutches. Huddled and desperate behind Praka's walls, Sylvia and her cohorts find only one hand held out to them: the equally desperate grasp of Dimian Ree.

Type

Large city

Population

15,000