Palinor

**Palinor** is an island city on the Lake of Bar'zhuil and the capital of the Commonwealth. It is the largest settlement in the continent, and the second largest in the whole world (second to Yûn) with a population of over a quarter of a million, and has the largest number of mages in the world. In the centre of the city lies the University.

Several narrow rivers flow into the north-eastern part of the lake, but the main entrance is south, where a wide river runs down to Bridgetown and then eventually to the sea. This river entrance is protected by towers on either side and large chains laying on the river bed that, in case of attack, are pulled in and raised by winches.

To access the city from land, chain ferry stations operate from the north-western and eastern sides of the lake.

On the western side of the lake are tall cliffs, and a large portion of the city can be seen in the distance from this viewpoint.

## History

Originally a fishing and rice farming town called Palia, it was sacked during the early months of the Dragon Conquest and later rebuilt as a palace city by a draconian prince to be his seat of power. It was called Dvo’na Th’ak and was ruled by Dragonstone until the defeat of Krzaal and the Treaty of Palinor. It now serves as a neutral nation where all races are welcome, widely known as the Commonwealth.

## Locations

#### Market District

This district is the centre of trade and commerce, located just behind the main entrance to the city. It is also referred to as "the Fishtrict" due to the pungent smell of seafood sold here.

#### Mason's Way

Mason's Way is the industrial district of the city filled with carpenters, woodturners, metalworkers, stone masons etc. Foundries, lumber mills and workshops litter this part of the city, the sounds of grating and grinding fills the air, hammering against the smell of sawdust and mortar. Here can be found the workshop of Rakshan the Goblin Tinker.

#### Government District

Ministerial Court

Church of Enun

Guild Bank

Botanical Gardens

#### University

This was once the palace of a Draconic Prince during the Dragon Conquest. It is now the center of knowledge and education in Aranor.

#### North Pine District

Felslayers Conclave hunters guild are based in this part of Palinor.

#### Lords' Manor Terraces

Residential area for the high class.

Manor house for the Eldritch Knights.

#### Mulbury

Residential area for the lower class.

Church of Enun

#### Eastside

Slums. It is rumored that the Silk Hand operates from these parts.

### Architecture

Foundations are the work of the Dragonborn, but there has been a clear explosion of multi-cultural influence since its independence. This is most prominent in Alliance Square.

### Religion

The worship of all gods is accepted here. There is no dominant religion.

### Agriculture

Relies heavily on the farmland surrounding the lake, and on trade for its food.

## Politics

The city is under sworn protection of the all nation states that fought during the Dragon Conquest four hundred years ago, drafted officially as the Treaty of Palinor. The city remains isolated from whatever conflicts that may arise between the different nations, for those who live here and hence those elected to council favour acceptance over disparity.

## Economy

### Exports

Furniture, clothes, tapestries, carpets, iron, steel.

Cotton is farmed on the flatland's along the river.

## Trivia

Palinor was inspired by Melniboné from Michael Moorcock's stories on Elric.