Post by Inkshade on Jan 1, 2012 15:54:07 GMT -5
1.) Sibonius- The capitol of Maltorn. It is known for it's impressive military complex, and formidable palace. The city around the castle thrives on trade and military means. The palace itself is built in layers, making it easy to defend. It is also known for it's Temple of Shamans.
2.)Fort Karyt- Named after a famous Berserker, who led Maltorin to a great victory against marauding pirates, Fort Karyt is a medium sized fortress placed along a highly used roadway. It provides a first line of defense against any northern intrusion in Maltorin.
3.) Port Wamon- A large sea trading city. The city is known for it's trade with Owgron, along with land trade to Sibonius. This city has high stone walls for easy defense, and a well trained division of archers along with a band of local mercenaries.
4.) Varmus- A medium sized town. It's revenue comes from some trade to Owgron, but mostly fishing.
5.) Port Anamato- A large sea trading city. The city trades highly with Owgron, and has many wolves accually residing here. The city is a symbol for fostering relations between Maltorin and Owgron, and even more so between beorc and laguz.
6.) Fort Jestiel- A Large fortress created after Prince Mackenzie's 2nd campaign. Maltorin Prince Mackenzie sought more land and attacked Galiere. After pushing far into Galiere, he was eventually pushed back. A treaty was signed that allowed Maltorin to have an outpost on the western side of the Paenian Mountains. Fort Jestiel, was build as a supply station. This fortress was originally used to supply labor and building supplies. Now it is mostly an undermanned post with not a lot of purpose in Maltorin battle strategy.
7.) Fort Mackenzie- After Prince Mackenzie’s 2nd campaign, which acquired Maltorin land on the western side of the Paenian Mountains, this outpost was built using supplies and labor from Fort Jestiel. Maltorin claims it to be a simple Wyvern rider training post, however it is a highly impressive grey castle with large thick walls. It is mostly manned by Wyvern Riders.
8.) Fort Evannast-Maltorin’s largest fortress. Built out of solid grey rocks, the imposing structure is a large fort built for the most impressive battles. Most of the Maltorin army trains here. It’s walls can stand ballista fire for ages, and it is a perfect castle to defend in a siege. Usually manned by hundreds of thousands, this castle has a variety of all kinds of soldiers.
9.) Riria- A small village in the middle of Maltorin. Despite being small, traffic to the village is large with many trade route passing through here. Most of it’s revenue comes from it’s textile and leather industry. Both the public and Maltorin army buy leather from Reria to create clothing and armor. A local band of mercenaries keep the village safe.
10.) Brimstone- A medium village near the Naeces Desert. Almost constantly pounded by sandstorms this village is almost under constant twilight. When it is not a hot sandstorm out, the nights are cool. The village itself is mostly wooden with many bars and brothels. Not many travel here as it is a lawless town filled with criminals and thieves.
11.) Zaivyn Temple- A medium sized temple in the middle of Maltorin. A dark castle with high towers and spires. Once a military base, now it is a temple for Shamans.
12.) Tarzde Keep- A medium sized castle in the south of Maltorin. It has high white walls, with an impressive wooden drawbridge. Used as a defense on the southern border, it was once a secret castle for King Xamose of Maltorin during Maltorin’s Civil War. Many Warriors, Generals, and Soldiers make up the military here.
13.) Garan- A small town in southern Maltorin. It is a very remote town, only just big enough to be called a town and not a village. Much of there revenue comes from agriculture and some logging from the surrounding forests.
14.) Yara – a medium sized village in the south of Maltorin. On the tributary to the Idrandra River, this town experiences much trade with Sadsgow and Alba. It is a decent clean town, with many items from different countries.
15.) Iates- A small village near the soth of Maltorin, located between Yara and Castle Norvise. It is a small poor town with dirty conditions, and little population. It’s only trade comes from Yara and Castle Norvise, however Castle Norvise is known more for it’s commandeering of Iates goods. It only revenue comes from small trade and agriculture.
16.) Castle Norvise- A small castle near the southern border of Maltorin. What it lacks in size it makes up for in it’s positon. To the east is the Aitian Mountains, to the west a tributary of the Idrandra river. It is located in an area above the flood plains. Any invading army that does not know of the seasonal floods would either have to march through chest deep water, or head straight for Castle Norvise. It is usually manned by Soldiers, and Myrmidons.
17.) Shiriac Ruins- Once the largest city of the Phoenix race. Many Phoenix Laguz lived here. It was basically the Phoenix capitol, very few Phoenix lived outside of Shiriac, because they loved to live together which made it all the more easier to lead to their extinction. The ruins are that of a normal city. Basic buildings for commoners line the outside. Slight damage and intrusion by robbers can be seen here. However in the middle stands mighty spires of the royal castle, including an incredibly tall middle tower that was said to be a way to communicate with their patron god, Ravenoc. These spires lie untouched by any. If you are able to traverse the treacherous desert, you can see that mighty middle tower from a long distance away, almost glowing.