Lit

= Lithrear, The Iron City =

The gem of the Ordained Isles sits enclasped within iron rings
Marble towers peek out from behind a high iron wall. Through the port flows wealth like the tide of a new moon Lithrear is the heart of The Waiirin empire. Lithrear lies upon the eastern shore of Lit island. It is both the source of order and power within the controlled zone.

The city was built into a vast crater in the land. Three walls of cold iron circle the city, its only openings being gates to the north and south. and a small archway that opens into the sea. Between each set of walls lies tightly packed buildings of polished marble and precious stone. All streets lead inwards, terminating at the cities core. Here lies the magisterial dome, from where the Grand Magistrate oversees the comings and goings of this fledgling empire.

Trade

This city acts as the central trade hub for all activity moving in our out of the ordained seas. All ships a tax to the municipal government upon submission of their trade leger and trade slip on arrival. Failure to do so may result in the seizing of all goods and imprisonment of captain and crew.

Its major imports are stone, precious gems, exotic goods, grain, leisure goods.

Its major exports are Iron, enchanted goods, clothing, fabric.

Local geography

The city lies within a large crater. To the far southwest of Lit island lie the immense ironmines that act as the source of its great walls. Some say their caverns delve to the bottom of the sea itself. Sea cliffs line the island to the north and south of the city. These, along with the iron walls served to keep Lithrear safe during the fall.

Education

Within Lithrear can be found some of the only educational institutions within the pale sea. The Naval Acadamy, The mage works, and the Arcadum Elantrum are the foremost among these institutions.