Astentina

The capital city of Volubis, ruled by the thirteen Merchant Princess of the Tridecate, Astentina is the largest port on the Pagan Sea, considered the gateway of commerce between the Skahazadani and Magnian continents. 
The city was founded in the 7th century by Astentines migrating from the Astentine Shallows, who were attracted to the site by its natural harbour. Astentina is situated on the eastern coast of the Arakhan Peninsula and spans both banks and several small islets within the estuary of the Arakhan River. To the north, it is flanked by a small, easily defensible peninsula, where a strong Citadel oversees all naval activity in the coastal waters. The city is a sprawling metropolis, rich in impressive monuments, street canals, which are part of its advanced system of drainage and water supply, bathhouses, and grandiose palaces and markets, cut by broad, straight streets. On one of the central islands lie the Palace of Prayer, one of the nine wonders of the world. 
== Culture ==
Astentina is a vast cultural hub and home to many thriving arts. Walls and buildings are adorned with colourful mosaics, carvings and sculptures. Like most Astentines, the city's population are known to be very polite and reserved, with little tolerance for abrasive behaviour or tardiness. The average free citizen in the city is much wealthier than anywhere else in the Skahazadans, and due to the many rich and varied cultures passing through the city at any time, most Astentines are able to speak several languages, including Sabian, Caelyan, Wendish, and Corvian.
== Economy ==
The city's prosperity is largely the result of its strategic location on the main naval trade route between Magnia and the Skahazadans, as well as the trade routes running between Eastern and Western Skahaz, which makes it a crucial hub. Astentines trade in resources not readily available in the region, such as grain, livestock, and timber, while in return, they export vasts amounts of gold, silver, and gemstones, both processed and unprocessed. They are also famous for their spices and are perhaps the biggest exporters of saffron in the world. The city is greatly dependant on the import of slaves from the Ayyubid Emirate. Otherwise, the Tridecate as well as the rest of the city's merchants, prosper immensely off of passing ships and take a small cut of every trade made within the city's markets.