Karanak
"Y'know why Karanak is called the Blazing City? No it's not just the desert, they say the underground is ruled by fire elementals and a red dragon."
-Guyn
Mercenary Captain
The Iron Griffons
Mercenary Company
Geography
Karanak is the Capital of High Lord Bethab's territory. Situated on the border of the ocean, desert, and plains, Karanak experiences relatively good weather, as the high temperatures are countered by the cool sea breeze. The coastal city is known as the launch point for most transportation to Kharbranth, as the city is quite close to the island country. Karanak is known for it's unique style of architecture, featuring sandstone building, geometric sharp angels, and towering domes.
One Very popular attraction to Karanak is it's world famous gladiatorial fighting in the Grand Arena. Many heroes, adventurers, sell swords, and more take part in organized fighting and tournaments. The Grand Arena does not feature duels for noble men, as it is believed having shardplate and blade make fights less about individual strength. Fighters of light and dark eyes fight here, and while there is separation between them in seating arrangements, eye color means nothing when you're in the arena. While fights to the death are not allowed, numerous deaths have been caused in the grand arena, however a law in place by the High Lord requires anyone who who strikes a killing blow be put to death immediately.
One Very popular attraction to Karanak is it's world famous gladiatorial fighting in the Grand Arena. Many heroes, adventurers, sell swords, and more take part in organized fighting and tournaments. The Grand Arena does not feature duels for noble men, as it is believed having shardplate and blade make fights less about individual strength. Fighters of light and dark eyes fight here, and while there is separation between them in seating arrangements, eye color means nothing when you're in the arena. While fights to the death are not allowed, numerous deaths have been caused in the grand arena, however a law in place by the High Lord requires anyone who who strikes a killing blow be put to death immediately.
Natural Resources
Karanak is a huge exporter for mine goods, including stone, iron, copper, and precious minerals. Gems are also a popular export in Karanak, as many are used to create spheres out of. Because of this business, Karanak (and High Lord Bethab) strongly oppose the Veden Federal Reserve, as using slips of paper instead of spheres to represent forms of currency would greatly damage their business. Karanak stone has been used throughout Roshar as the best material to use for building a foundation for homes, castles, and other buildings.
Alternative Name(s)
The Blazing City
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