Mish'aka

Originally known as Ometon, Mish'aka was built in 125 by the Angolians, as a river port. Being the main trade town in the northern regions of Arandor, Ometon was a prosperous town, and quickly grew in size. In 238 a university was built on the grounds, dedicated to the teaching of magics and sorcery. Following the split of Arandor in 465, Sorana, son of Ardim, took Ometon as his capital. Vast towers and fortresses were built along the walls, and Ometon became a fortified harbour. Due to its proximity along the western edge of Alqador, it was necessary to build great defences. In response to this, the Magic University was adapted, and became Aetherhall, the home of the Aetherlords, a group of powerful wizards who defended the borders against the other Aradan kingdoms.
As the war against the other kingdoms settled down, Ometon once again became a port of trade, and the Aetherlords became more interested in the pursuit of magic and knowledge. Thriving on trade, Ometon was the main city to benefit from the rich gold deposits to be found in Malidor. With the new-found wealth of the Northern Kingdom, Alqador sent hundreds of ships north, to trade and sell items they thought the Malidorans would need. The only thing they refused to sell were the magical items the Malidorans desired so much; the Alqans were unwilling to compromise their defense, considering the past feuds between the countries. Their reluctance proved their downfall however; the Daenorrim scourge overran the country, with the Malidorans unable (and unwilling) to help. The Scourge ended at Ometon, which was besieged for two years, before finally falling to Kalimar. With the destruction of Ometon, the downfall of Alqador was complete.
Today, Ometon is occupied by the elite Orcs of Gorzan, and is known as Mish'aka (O. The Pit). Dominated by The Orcs of Screaming Death, led by their warlord, Kuma'gala, Mish'aka is a cesspit of filth and violence. The once-proud towers are mostly toppled, and the Aetherhall stands in disarray, its deep chambers serving as Kuma'gala's whorepits. The docks lie burned and broken, and foul things are reputed to live in the once clear river. Hundreds of slaves are brought into the city every week, and most do not live past a couple of days. The Orcs who dwell there are Gorzan's favourites, and usually serve as his elite guard in the Three Towers. Mish'aka, with its ruined marble towers, and burned laen roofs, is a constant reminder to the mannish races of the power of the Dark, and the necessity for vigil and alliances.
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