Dodoma
On the coast of the Reaping Sea at the mouth of the Nitibende River, Dodoma is the farthest north of Tulyamin’s cities. It is not the northern border of the country, however; settlements run farther north along the coast and also inland along the river, which is entirely north of the city. The northern force of the royal army is stationed here in a refurbished fortress thought to have been built by the ancient ones millennia ago. Technically, Lady Batilda has the authority to order the army out, but she can’t imagine ever needing it for anything unless some inland tribe decides to attack one of the northern villages. General Harith Sindato is not as optimistic as the lady, but is sure he can persuade her of her duty should the need arise.
As the northernmost port, Dodoma receives a lot of visits from merchant ships (both Tulyamin and foreign) before they make the several-days’ journey on up the Reaping Coast, or as their first stop on the long southward trip. The city has a good port and a protective harbor, so it is a preferred refuge in the face of the many wild storms that brew up in the Reaping Sea. The fees are reasonable and the people friendly, so though the beer is different from what northern crews are used to drinking, Dodoma is a regular stop for many ships. In addition to the many foodstuffs available in the other cities, Dodoma sometimes also offers ivory from smallholders far up the river who use forest elephants to help their work and copper from a small mine in the Kulgera Ridge.
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Dodoma, City of
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City
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