Rakash

Capital City of The Grand Duchy of Chalk

Demographics

Rakash is populated by a large mixture of races and cultures. Its position as the largest trade hub on The Eastern Continent means that all sorts of people travel through or take up residence in Rakash.

Government

Rakash is the capital city of The Grand Duchy of Chalk - it is where The Duke of Chalk rules over the duchy.

Defences

Rakash (aside from its harbour) is surrounded by an enormous octagonal wall, and has a sizeable military that can easily place themselves up high on the battlements, ready to defend their city in the event of an attack.

Districts

Rakash is divided into three districts:

Artisans' District

The Rakash Artisans' District is where the manufacturing guilds of Rakash are set up. Anyone walking through this district is likely to be greeted by the sounds and smells of smiths, alchemists, jewelcrafters, and other craftsmen hard at work.

Trade District

The Rakash Trade District is the commercial centre of the southeastern part of The Eastern Continent. If anyone comes to Rakash to buy or sell something, it will likely end up here.

Military District

The Rakash Military District is the home of the city guard and the Rakash-stationed portion of the Chalk military.

Guilds and Factions

Rakash has a number of guilds within its walls. Its merchants are usually members of The Golden Hand, whereas its artisans belong to a wide range of organisations, depending on their specialty. Some are listed below:

• The Order of the Forge
• The Guild of Needleworkers
• The Gemsculptors
• The Ironhides
• The Driftwood Alliance

Geography

Rakash is surrounded by a multitude of geographic features. To the northwest, a small range of mountains; to the southeast, the ocean; surrounding it on all other sides is a dense forest.
There are two main paths leading out of Rakash, one to the north and one to the southwest. These head further inland and across the coast to Crild, respectively.

Maps

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  Rakash

Type

Large city

Location under

The Eastern Continent

Included Locations

• Rakash Temple to Nyptha

Owning Organization

The Grand Duchy of Chalk