Marpenoth (Mar-pen-oth)
The city of Marpenoth covers an area of approximately 873 acres, with a total population of 39 thousand people. The city has 122 noble houses. The peace is kept by 383 guardsmen, and there are 32 advocates to assist with legal matters. For those more concerned about their soul, there are 642 clergymen and 44 priests.
Description
Visually, Marpenoth River City is built primarily of stone – often including pieces salvaged from the old ruins and still bearing partial markings and inscriptions of the Elves. Main roads are wide and welcoming, an effort to make the city feel safe for those who come here to risk their money in games of chance, not muggings. There is a lot less Elven Inscriptions in the old city which was built while people were still exploring the ruins instead of exploiting them.History
Built over the Elven ruins of Athel Othloon and Athel Yenlui at the outlet of the otherwise unremarkable Marpenoth river, Marpenoth River City has exhausted several alternate names since it was built and is now named and known for its physical location and gambling.The city began as a small monastery-fortress built as a safe base of operations for exploration of the old ruins of Athel Othloon and Athel Yenlui. As the region became tamed and the ruins ran out of surprises for explorers and sages alike, the settlement transitioned from being a safe supply base for archaeologists to a trading centre of its own right. A breakwater was built up to help protect the harbour, expanded curtain walls added, and Marpenoth River City almost became a boring merchant city with access to sea and river trade. The local businesses missed the high value trade in artifacts and magic of the Elves and sought other ways of making quick cash. The result is the gambling-laden atmosphere of the city today. There are two “houses of games” within the city walls and a pair of boats in the harbour that also host games and entertainment. But games of chance are common throughout the city, especially mixed in among the city market – bartering with the various vendors will often involve a final “coin flip” or other simple game agreed to impact the final transaction price of a purchase or sale.
Founding Date
184 NB
Alternative Name(s)
Marpenoth River City
Type
Large city
Population
39 thousand
Inhabitant Demonym
Marpenothian
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