Zul'Garab

Zul'Garab is one of the five major cities of Hirokir, and is a major port. Its name means "Water of the Tomb"
=== Layout and Buildings ===
Centuries ago, a large dam was built near the mouth of a river on the southern coast of Hirokir. This created a high lake, and a large lagoon below it. The city of Zul'Garab is built around this dam and its lagoon.
When entering Zul'Garab by water, a visitor will pass by a pair of statues at the lagoon's entrance. These statues, each fifty feet tall, depict a man and a woman with six arms each. These are a representation of the Spirit of Hir, the pseudo-religion that the people of Hirokir follow.
The lower part of the city, built around the lagoon, is a floating city. wooden platforms and house-boats hug the edges of the lagoon, and large docks are arrayed for boats to moor to. The lagoon is too shallow and its entrance too narrow for galleons or ironclads to enter, only allowing more mercantile vessels to enter. This lower part of the city is the only place foreigners are allowed, and it is a vibrant place of trade.
The higher part of the city is on top of, and inside, the massive stone dam. This area can be accessed by stairs or elevator. The buildings here are made of stone, and generally of a much higher quality. Here, the important people of Zul'Garab gather, such as the slahirok and akalaks. Some notable buildings are the Akqui; the hub of the city's council, and the slahirok archives.
Beyond this, in the centre of the lake, is an enormous stone temple for which the entire city is named. "Tuularab", the Tomb-Temple, is the Spiritual centrepiece of the city, and is where all honoured warriors are laid to rest. A mysterious magical water runs through the temple, through channels and drains. This water is able to return the strongest and most warriors back to life as Zi'Mor, undying.
=== Government ===
Like most Hirokir cities, Zul'Garab is a democratic city-state ruled by a council of important individuals. This council is made up from the akalaks (ambassadors), aramaks (treasurers), Roxul (mages), and Azoraks (generals). Also on this council are the members of a unique faction that only exists in Zul'Garab, the Garaki, priests for the dead.
=== Notable Citizens ===
Yesna
Xavi
Lazara Tamboli