Old Tikrong

Old Tikrong is a city in the north-east of Shavhan. It was once the heart of the ancient empire of Chakradei, but has since dwindled to insignificance, and is currently a vassal city to the Zongol Khovskar tribe. It is considered to be the first city ever built in Shavhan.
Old Tikrong is built upon the Moyit river, between Yangain and Mount Kavashai. The city is a dense maze of elaborate and colourful stone buildings, with a busy and thriving docks by the riverside. Despite its fall from grace, Old Tikrong is still a prosperous port city, and is the most important trade hub in the east of Shavhan. Nevertheless, it is technologically primitive and many people consider it to be an outdated relic of a city.
Old Tikrong is technically ruled by a king, though the Khovskar tribe chiefs hold absolute power over the city. They frequently demand tribute, and bully the people of the city. If the king does not comply with their demands, they will depose him, and raise a more obedient one.
Old Tikrong is the birthplace of the Chau script, and many of the monastic traditions of Shavhan stem from this city. However, the city itself lost these traditions long ago, when its grand libraries and monasteries were destroyed by dragons.