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{{citybox|Estrabule|Estrabule region.jpg|Post-Alexia|10,000-15,000|Mostly Humans with many River and Road Halflings and a few Dwarves in the Eastern Orthodox Cathedral or permanent trader enclaves|merchant republic|Medium-sized markets, any mundane gear, common and a small selection of uncommon magic items available}} | {{citybox|Estrabule|Estrabule region.jpg|Post-Alexia|10,000-15,000|Mostly Humans with many River and Road Halflings and a few Dwarves in the Eastern Orthodox Cathedral or permanent trader enclaves|merchant republic, leader of the [[Estrabulian League]]|Medium-sized markets, any mundane gear, common and a small selection of uncommon magic items available}} | ||
Estrabule is a city along the northern cost in what was once [[Alexia]]. Built near the mouth of the ?? River which flows from the Wydmoor Swamps into a well-sheltered bay located near the western border of the [[Valley of the Sidhe]]. A central circular wall encloses most of the city, with a series of three smaller ringed walls jut out as satellites with stone walkways between them. This walls look ancient, and it is clear this place was once an intimidating citadel. There was once a university, but it closed long ago and that district is now mostly noble and wealthy homes. | Estrabule is a city along the northern cost in what was once [[Alexia]]. Built near the mouth of the ?? River which flows from the Wydmoor Swamps into a well-sheltered bay located near the western border of the [[Valley of the Sidhe]]. A central circular wall encloses most of the city, with a series of three smaller ringed walls jut out as satellites with stone walkways between them. This walls look ancient, and it is clear this place was once an intimidating citadel. There was once a university, but it closed long ago and that district is now mostly noble and wealthy homes. | ||
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One or two houses have even converted, taking Neo-Alexandrians in as majordomos and consiglieres. This action has usually led to mixed results for the house: the established faiths will not do wholesale business with a Neo-Alexandrian house, but the rump of Neo-Alexandrian business and citizens gravitate to them. | One or two houses have even converted, taking Neo-Alexandrians in as majordomos and consiglieres. This action has usually led to mixed results for the house: the established faiths will not do wholesale business with a Neo-Alexandrian house, but the rump of Neo-Alexandrian business and citizens gravitate to them. | ||
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==Commerce== | ==Commerce== | ||
A port at the mouth of the river systems that drain from the heartlands and what was the Northern riverlands. | A port at the mouth of the river systems that drain from the heartlands and what was the Northern riverlands. | ||
Neo-Alexandrian merchant vessals have been particularly interested in the export of amber | [[Neo-Alexandrian]] merchant vessals have been particularly interested in the export of amber to Nia-Aglaire, as the material is of great ritual and symbolic importance to them. Otherwise, the Neo-Alexandrians import inexpensive tools and trade goods from Nia-Agliare and have driven the papermakers and bookbinders of the city completely out of business, monopolizing that market. Since this was never a strong export good for Estrabule, the merchant families have largely ignored the artisan complaints about this growing monopoly. Indeed, several houses support the consolidation to some degree, hoping that paper and books might become a growing export industry. | ||
Estrabule is the largest trade partner of the village of Saltmarsh, located to the north. Estrabule has been actively courting the village for annexment, especially as an outfit of dwarves has established mining operations there, but so far the small community has resisted. | Estrabule is the largest trade partner of the village of Saltmarsh, located to the north. Estrabule has been actively courting the village for annexment, especially as an outfit of dwarves has established mining operations there, but so far the small community has resisted. | ||
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*Neo-Alexandrian Temple: they have a nice garden after hiring away the former landscaper of the Western Temple. | *Neo-Alexandrian Temple: they have a nice garden after hiring away the former landscaper of the Western Temple. | ||
[[Category:Cities]] | [[Category:Cities]] | ||