Xonburi
Xonburi is the northernmost city in Bhanakhiri, with the Nakchon River representing the country’s official border. Settlements have spilled over the river, however, and since there is not another single country that claims that area, they will probably continue to grow. Just east along the river is Fortress Munkulok, which houses a military unit to protect the border from invasion. However, the army is not responsible for the defense of the cross-border settlements. Instead, the settlers hired the usual mercenaries and also trained to take part in their own protection.
The merchants of Xonburi carry on a great deal of trade with the tribes that inhabit the forest and savannah areas north of Bhanakhiri. The good port also brings opportunities for trade, with ships calling from the Empire of Alcaldar to the north as well as ships from the far west. Furthermore, the Nakchon River allows factions (especially Iron) to ship raw materials and valuables to the coast for transport by sea to other parts of the country. Overall, Xonburi is a very active city where a purchaser can find goods of many types.
The primary temple in Xonburi is to Ghamia, the River Lady, but the city also has a prominent temple to Vreenon, Who Loves Birds. The temple to this nature-related goddess has proven to be a diplomatic boon when dealing with the less-sophisticated people of the wide region north of the river. Of course, Sifkra, Who Loves Coins, is also represented.
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