Karkari

The Floating Quarter

Elwise Halfhorn

Bakson Jol

Quince Lestrad

Thorvan Rotharver

Vikor the Hunter

Karkari is a fishing settlement in the western region of the Blue Mist Lake. In recent years, scores of ships have docked themselves to the town, resulting in a floating community of various boats and galleys. This has led Karkari to be called the "City of Ships." The city is under the jurisdiction of Bendrikka, managed by Governor Otin Burgluk. Karkari is currently served by its mayor, Thorvan Rotharver.

## **History**

### ***Founding, 3E-650***

After the birth of the Lakewalker Kingdom, Karkaro Lanternial sought to expand his territory around the perimeter of the Blue Mist Lake. After the founding of Bendrikka to the North, Karkaro continued along the western shores of the lake, eventually coming to a region teeming with fish and workable farmland. He claimed the land for his domain, naming it Karkari.

### ***The Wayward Prince, 4E-265***

During the destruction of Duranna at the hands of Konis, the royal vessel, the Wayward Prince, was stolen by a group of deserting soldiers that came to be known as the Wayward Legion. The soldiers made their way to Karkari, hoping to lay low among the fishermen and farmers. They were quickly discovered, and the Wayward Prince was relocated to the city of Yindriggil. The Wayward Legion was given a pardon by the King, and they were allowed to stay in Karkari as the local military force. The Legion has served as the city's protectors ever since, still operating under the original nickname given to them.

### ***A City of Ships, 7E-978***

After Yindriggil was taken by the Burgluk Clan, many began to flee to the city of Bendrikka. Along the way, many who fell ill or were unfit for the longer journey instead opted to stay at Karkari, which was located halfway along the route to Bendrikka. As more and more ships gathered in Karkari, they formed a floating community of their own called the Floating Quarter. Karkari came to be known as the City of Ships, and the population became increasingly diverse with travelers from all across Garn.

### ***The Ellurian Titan, 7E-984***

A community of Kuo-Toa had been living in the coastal waters of Karkari for several years, having fled from the Sahuagin of Kuo-Ka'paa. When the heavily damaged Ellurian Titan made its way into port, the ship was declared to be beyond saving, and Archpriest Ziqok asked if he could take the ship as a shelter for his people. The mayor, Thorvan Rotharver, approved his request, and the Ellurian Titan was allowed to sink into the harbor. Now, only the bow of the ship is visible above the water line, connected to the rest of the Floating Quarter. The settlement now goes by the name of Kuo-Kari.

### ***The Grey Galley, 7E-996***

After the collapse of the Grey Gallows in Hendrik, a group of escaped prisoners were hired by Vikor the Hunter in Prindilly, buying a ship and naming it the Grey Galley. They made their way around the coast of Garn, eventually sailing up Han Dimal to arrive in Vall Aquis of the Redfang Kingdom. After a few encounters with the local Redfang Militia, they fled to the Blue Mist Lake, eventually settling down in Karkari. The crew of the Grey Galley have a tenuous relationship with the inhabitants of Karkari, and have largely taken over the Floating Quarter.

## **Layout**

The City was previously separated into four quarters, but a fifth was eventually coined as more ships joined the coastal community of Karkari.

* The Red Quarter is home to the Wayward Legion, who act as a local military force.
* The Green Quarter is home to the city's farmers.
* The Blue Quarter is home to the city's sailors and fishermen.
* The White Quarter is the primary business district, home to a series of stores.
* The Floating Quarter is a collection of ships docked off of Karkari's coast, some of which operate as businesses of their own.

## **Notable Locations**

* The Captain's Daughter
* The Grey Galley
* The House of Sokis
* Kuo-Kari
* The Sanded Sister

## **Notable Inhabitants**

* Garina Abutan
* Krinnol Fireforge
* Elwise Halfhorn
* Bakson Jol
* Quince Lestrad
* Thorvan Rotharver
* Vikor the Hunter
* Ziqok