Kirtius
Numeda’s capital city of Kirtius is located midway up the coast along the Sea of Baal and is the country’s largest port. As the focus of all the caravan routes from the interior of the country, Kirtius is a center for trade in the jewels and precious metals mined from the Murat Hills beyond the desert. Goods flowing the other way are picked up by caravans for transportation east or south, and trains of pilgrims seeking the Holy City of Dawaad often begin their travels here.
From the Sea of Baal, Kirtius is recognizable by its twin lighthouses. The harbor area is host to the warehouse market, which teems with throngs of travelers and visitors from other kingdoms. Foreign traders deal in silk, jewels, rare herbs, spices, and other sundries, while Numedans sell the production of their mines and craftspeople.
The walled foreign quarter of the city is dangerous at the best of times; the constant flow of new people in and out of the city makes it easy for crime to flourish. Sleeping quarters are often on upper floors above gambling dens, taverns, or hookah lounges. Other parts of the city are higher quality, especially as the streets approach the garden-like walled neighborhood of the nobles’ quarter, with its palatial estates. The royal palace itself is on a private island, reached by a bridge from the nobles’ quarter.
The throne room of King Massini is a marvel, with replicas of date palm trees crafted in red marble and hung with jewels as fruit. The floor is covered with an inlaid map of central Libynos, the Sea of Baal, and even part of the coast of distant Akados. The king is often attended by his son, Prince Nidjal, who is learning statecraft. Another frequently with the king is his personal friend Emir Yama, who is also the country’s highest-ranking general. Yama started his career as an officer in the light cavalry and takes every opportunity to speak highly of the units. The Numedan light cavalry are considered some of the best light horse in Libynos, and King Massini occasionally hires out their services to other Libynosi countries or city-states as mercenaries.
Just outside the southern gates of the city is the Oasis Aljania. This is a common stopping place for caravans that reach the city after the gates are shut for the night, or for those who may want to get started before the gates open in the morning. In addition, people who are low on funds and don’t want to pay for a place to sleep inside the city often make their way out to the oasis for the night. This can be dangerous, though, as thieves often target unwary sleepers so it is best to be part of a group for mutual protection.
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