Symotta

Symotta is a city in the southern Kaspari Empire, the capital of the Sultanate of Jora. The city rests in the deep canyon of the upper Belan River, along a major trade route between the Kaspari Empire and Dalkhrova. Just south of here the front range of the Pogardi Mountains breaks, creating a low, broad pass, a natural highway for traders and bandits alike. For almost a thousand years, Symotta has served as a frontier outpost and trading station.
Because of its location, Symotta has developed exceedingly strong fortifications. The city sits between a pair of stone walls that stretch clear across the steep-sided canyon. There are towers at the ends of each wall and a large gate house in each where the road passes through. The center of the city is dominated by Pakrun Citadel, a large, fortified palace.
In addition to the city fortifications, the Symottans have also built a series of fortifications along the road between the city and the top of the pass. All those using the road must pass through a series of gates, making taxation much simpler for Uthek Verin, Sultan of Jora.
Because it sits astride one of the most important trade routes into Dalkhrova, Symotta is a wealthy city. It is home to many merchants and craftsmen. Although it has no organized guild or charter-houses, there are many caravansaries where the caravan masters stay. Because Symotta is so important to the Kaspari Empire's trade, a large garrison is maintained here, Normally, 3,000 men are assigned to the pass, manning the fortifications there. Another 4,000 men are held at the citadel and patrolling the local countryside up and down the canyons.
Category:Small Cities
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Category:Settlements in the Kaspari Empire
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Category:Locations in Jora
Category:Locations in the Kaspari Empire