Miru

Miru is a shadow of its former self. Once a spiritual haven to the Gaellians, known for its hot springs blessed by the Goddess, Mira, now it is a place of filth and murder. Miru, then known as Mirkaer, was captured by the Daenorrim in 884, and used as a base from which to besiege the mountains. Its people were murdered or used as slaves, and many of its building razed, before the Shadow-Mage could hope to prevent it. During the siege, important buildings were re-built, and barracks constructed.
Following the capture of Cargael, Miru's large garrison was relocated to there. The Shadowmage decided to leave the majority of the Orcs in the city, to serve as their barracks, as well as keep them away from the Mannish folk who disliked them. The Orcs quickly took over, making live hell for the Gaellian residents.
Miru is built in a hollow between four hills. Its once proud walls are virtually crumbled, with only a few remnants remaining on the north side. Most of the buildings have been taken over by Orcs, and what humans live there have been used as slaves, and are bordering on insane. The Orcs kill any who venture to far, though occasionally a half-wild girl will make it to a nearby town (where she is quickly sold to the Slave-Master's Guild). The Orcs, suffering from over-population, have begun to delve caverns deep into the surrounding hills, to be used as warrens.
Located on the fourth hill, over-looking the sprawl of the city, is the domed Great Hall, home of the Servants of Lore. Any Orc who ventures onto the hill is killed, and no warrens have been excavated there. The Orcs worship the inhabitants of the dome as Mishra, Gaellian spirits of magic.
Category:Cities
Category:Daenor
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