Caravan

One of the results of having a vast circuitous network of trade highways that circle the empire is that you can spend years or even decades as a travelling merchant without ever needing to leave by the same road you came. One band of merchants and travelers that has spent almost a century doing just that is the vast city of Caravan, a miles-long train of merchant wagons and carts that travel from city to city, some of which have spent their entire lives on the road.

Government

Caravan is loosely 'ruled' by the leaders of the various merchant families, who have titled themselves Merchant Princes. They collectively decide upon issues that affect Caravan as a whole, but are often content to allow conflicts between smaller families to resolve themselves.

Industry & Trade

The merchants of Caravan trade in every commodity known to Vecrona, including spices, textiles, furniture, and even more "exotic pleasures."

Infrastructure

As a city on wheels, nothing in Caravan is treated as a permanent structure. While some of the larger wagons and wheeled 'guild halls' have been in use for several decades, all of them have been repaired and modified several times over their lifespan. It i a common joke among caravaners that there is not a single wagon in Caravan that is older than the oldest Prince.

Type

City

Population

18200