Doefet

Doefet is a massive, sprawling city that straddles the mouth of The Gi-Jak on the south side of the Ra-Vek Sea. A large amount of agricultural land lies near the city, covering the floodplains along the river bank, and various large storehouses extend up the river for a few miles. It is the capital city of Carthorka, sometimes known as Rameth, which was its previous name before the current line of Emperors took control of the city. The older name is used today by those who dislike the Emperor King but often only in hushed voices and well known company, if the speaker is within Carthorka.

#### Demographics and Population

Doefet is one of the largest cities on Trayst. While The Kingdom of Gold and Jel'hep are more densely populated, they don't have as many people calling the city home, even if they aren't necessarily there by choice, due to the high number of slaves. The population is further boosted by the presence of the main national army base, adding to the city's numbers through both soldiers and the civilians required to support the base's presence.

Most of Carthorka's considerable wealth is found within this city, allowing for grand lives of luxury, but also a considerable number of slaves live here in very poor conditions.

Most of the slave owners come from the races of Orc, Half-Orc and Human, while most of the slaves are Humans, Elves, Dwarves, Gnomes, Halflings, and Dragonborn, with some Tieflings, Aasimar, and Giants.

#### Law

The rules of the land basically boil down to 'might is right', and those who are in power can do what they like to those with less power. However, the overarching rule is to never disrupt the peace as this would upset the Emperor King and, ultimately, the Emperor King is law. His whims are undisputed, and although this doesn't affect the lower classes much, other than to keep them in line, the consequences of incurring his wrath are well known as a cautionary tale among the ruling class.

Those who break the law, and especially any slaves who disobey their master, attempt to escape, or are convicted of malicious thoughts, are publicly punished, often at street corners and open in places in the poorer districts. This is to ensure that the slaves are reminded to behave and quell any thoughts of rebellion. Along with this, the streets are also filled with soldiers from the national army who act as the town guard. They patrol the streets regularly and station themselves where they are clearly visible to citizens of the city.

#### Defences

There is little in the way of static defences within the city, but the harbour is filled with many ships, while the surrounding fields and streets are filled with the national army, making the city itself quite well defended despite the lack of more permanent fortifications.

#### Industry

Much of the city is dedicated to the support of the military - food is grown along the riverbank during the short growing season, then prepared and stored to feed everyone for the rest of the year. The few trees that grow in this area are tended and nurtured until they can be harvested and turned into planks for the building and repair of ships and siege equipment.

Though very few metal weapons are forged in Doefet, there is a nearly constant supply of weapons that need to be maintained and repaired by the many military forges. Due to the lack of ore deposits in the region's soft soil, the metal required for these repairs can't be mined locally and comes mostly from Ziddrin, which also provides a supply of stone, used in the fine and upmarket homes and buildings of the city, located mainly in the Divine and Blessed districts.

#### Architecture

Many of the wealthy homes and buildings are built out of white marble and, when possible, are often gilded with gold and polished to the point of gleaming. Many structures incorporate smooth columns into their design, not due to a need to hold the ceiling up, but rather for decoration. At the other end of the scale, many of the slaves sleep in tents, closely packed together in large fields.

#### Districts

The Divine District

The Blessed District

The Docks

The Military Docks

The Army Fields

The Icctac District