City of Olrankan
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As Olrankan sprawls out over an entire island, it is a haphazard collection of dark wooden buildings that sag and lean drunkenly against each other, all held above the putrid waters of the swamp and the salty sea by a forest of tiers, posts and brick constructions. At various places throughout this mass of structures, one can see crooked towers reaching up to the sky, their tops ringed with sails and fans, turning slowly in the wind. At the edge of the buildings a newly erected walls guards the city from its seaward attackers. In the backwaters there stands an ancient wall partly ruined and besieged by infantry, holding of the stinking swamp.
Olrankan has around 4 mio. inhabitants. It is ruled by Prince Orcan I. of the royal House Olras. He succeeded his father 2 years ago, who mysteriously died while asleep at the age 46. Prince Orcan is 19 years old.
Olrankan mainly consists of five districts. The Wharf is the seaward edge of the city. It is packed with vessels, many of which are propped up on posts and used as makeshift dwellings. Most of Olrankan's trade also happens here, as vendors hawk their skills or wares to locals or travelers fresh from Emperor's Island. The Hovels is by far the largest part of the city, comprising of the bulk of its population. It is a depressing place where newcomers receive sullen stares from locals and little else. It is also an ideal place for trouble as the folk there is both poor and bored. The Old Wall refers to any section of the city in the backlands bordering the swamp. It is a guild and middle to lower class living quarter. It is also rumored to be a hideout for smugglers and black market traders. The Fabricators District is a vast collection of warehouses and factories, mostly specializing in harvesting the various species of swamp weeds and edible insects, rendering them down into clothing or food products. In fact, it looks little different from the rest of the city, except perhaps the buildings are a bit bigger and a little less ordered. The most distinctive feature of this place is the smell, which makes the rest of the city seem fragrant by comparison. At last there is The Hill, located at the center of the city. This area is not really a hill but just a place where the buildings are taller and stand on higher posts. It is also where the prince and anyone who is either important or rich reside. This noble district is ringed by its own wooden palisade, mostly for keeping out the riff-raff, but also as an added line of defense against attack. The barrier is guarded at all times by the most well-trained and competent Plumes (city guard). Unless there is a very good reason, nobody is allowed into this district.
Olrankan, main port
