Kavronis

Background

Kavronis was founded in the Seventh Millenium of the Age of Blooming. It began as a simple mining site amid the hills located between the confluence of the Lithanar and the smaller Sidraga River. The source of the industry at the site was of course the massive ore deposit located under the hills there. Over many centuries, most of the ore was stripped from the land, with the resident dwarves creating homes in the underground tunnels left behind in the wake of the mining operations.

Copper was found at a site not too far off in the mountains to the north. Despite not having a navigable river access, it was easy enough to access the location via mule train, and enterprising dwarves soon enough moved inland to develop that site as well. Continuous prospecting ventures over the centuries uncovered massive deposits of zinc, lead, iron and silver in the region as well. While the flow of silver would eventually end up bypassing Kavronis, heading instead to the great capital of Lithaeabhat, the smaller city would remain the center of metallurgy, mining and industry, at least as far as copper, tin, lead and iron are concerned.

Although the original tin mine has long since been depleted, the central location of the site in relation to the other nearby mineral deposits, and its useful location on the Lithanar River, has made Kavronis a desirable city for conducting business. As such, elves began moving into the area, working with the resident dwarves to build the city up out of the ground, with towers, walls and workshops. The elves brought their own expertise in craftmanship and engineering, while the dwarves supplemented with their own constructive capabilities.

Places of Interest

• The South Gate
• The North Gate
• The East Gate
• The River Port
• The Kavronian Guardhouse
• The Wardens Guildhall
• The Southway Home
• The Temple of Beykriuh
• The Temple of the Divine Twins
• The Healing Temple of Ugenmari
• The Kavronis City Square
• The Kavronis Magisterium
• The Arcane Anvil
• The Muckers Guildhall

The City of Kavronis

Although referring to "Kavronis" typically refers to both the city itself as well as the surrounding wards and immediate vicinity, the "City of Kavronis" refers specifically to the walled-in area that makes up the core of the settlement. Most of the important buildings, including shops, industrial facilities, the river port, temples, administrative buildings, etc., are located within the city's famous walls.

Kavronian Guardhouse

The Kavronian Guard is the proud institution which has defended the City of Kavronis since its earliest days. It was the Guard which built the city's famous walls, with their strong dwarven engineering and beautiful elvish architecture. It was the Guard that long defended the city from rampaging beasts and raiders coming down from the wild mountains surrounding them. It was the Guard who defended the city from the initial siege of the Khan's invading armies, negotiating with General Oösmaron to peacefully submit to his and the Khan's authority in return for the city and its people being spared from destruction. The general was true to his word, seeing the value of the city and allowing its industry to continue to flourish, so that it could be used to arm his own forces and those of the Khan. These days, the Kavronian Guard principally keeps the peace in the city and ensures that laws are faithfully adhered to, acting more as a police force than paramilitary unit.

Muckers Guildhall

The Muckers Guildhall is a large building located near the north gate, shaped like a rounded square with a courtyard in the middle for storage of equipment, materials and, of course, muck. The muck being gathered here is mostly harvested from the city's well-developed sewage system. Waste is collected in subterranean cess pits, eith effluence being filtered and washed out into the Lithanar River. The remaining solid waste, called muck, is removed from the tunnels to the Muckers Guildhall, where it is stockpiled until ready to be shipped out of the city, either through the river port or taken out of the north gate at a scheduled time at night, to then be transported to various farms or buyers for the product.

It is a messy but crucially important job for the city, and many farms in the area rely on the fertilizing muck shipments, and in turn transport their produce back to the city markets to be sold. The guild members, muckers, are held in high esteem, though also the occasional butt of toilet humor, and are compensated well by the city for their labor. Handling the sewage and muck does come with its own inherent risks and dangers, from infectious disease and poisonous gas to unknown threats creeping in the dark sewer tunnels, crypts and long-abandoned mine shafts below the city. As such, their healthcare is provided free of charge by the Temple of Ugenmari, and the city pays for enchanted gas masks to be provided by local artisans.

Wardens Guildhall

Whereas the Kavronian Guard polices the territory within Kavronis’s walls, guards the gates and port, and patrols the approaches by day, the Wardens Guild carries responsibility beyond those limits. The Wardens provide safety, security, and law enforcement in the outer wards through the night; Westforge, across the Lithanar River, is their sole charge. Mines, businesses, temples, households, and the city government also call upon them for work beyond the Guard’s remit, including escorting labor caravans, hunting dangerous beasts, and finding missing people. Jobs are posted at the Wardens Guildhall, and the guild admits capable applicants. Kazimir first gained the title of Warden after arriving from Zamruzia and entering its service.