Ostegli
Ostegli is on the coast of the Sea of Baal, in the central portion of Ifthaaz’s coast. Many of the civic buildings are made of white marble, some at the core dating back to the days of the Hyperboreans. After the rule of the western invaders dwindled away, the Ifthazites took a smug pleasure in repurposing the government buildings, fortresses, temples, and palaces for their own use. The harbor here is in good condition but not as large as those at Gammad or Diblatham, which handle more cargo. The small ships of the coastal patrol are based here and go out in pairs to try to keep Numeda’s privateers away from merchants headed for Ifthaaz.
This is also the headquarters of the country’s military, known as the Council’s Guard; it has its own officers and is officially under the control of the council rather than the great matriarch (or patriarch). However, the great matriarch has her own personal guard consisting of the best of the best from throughout the country, each of whom is sworn to serve and protect the leader, even against her own clan or the council if necessary. (Members of the matriarch’s guard tend to figure relatively frequently in the hero tales of Ifthaaz.)
Sopira, the current great matriarch, has served already for three years and is still a favorite among the council and clans, so she is likely to serve several more. She uses her elaborate hairstyles and colorful clothing to seem intimidating, or sometimes quite shallow, but is actually very down-to-earth and highly intelligent. Sopira is an excellent negotiator and something of a linguist, speaking several languages.
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