Iohia

Settlement Type: City

Region: Desert/Grassland

Population: 36,510

Description:

Iohia is the capital of the Kingdom of Zadoul. The city population consists of 61% dwarves, 23% humans and the remainder consisting of other races.

At the heart of Iohia is the Great Palace(03), the home of the Royal Family of Zadoul, the highest ranking nobles, important courtiers and wealthy merchants. The Great Palace is essentially an enormous building that is home to hundreds of important and influential people.

Near the Great Palace is the Mausoleum of Queen Tanin V(02). The Mausoleum is an enormous marble tomb, adorned with statues bearing the likeness of the legendary queen. Surrounding the tomb are lush green gardens open to the public and several prominant temples.

Near the Great Gate of Iohia is the Red Tower(01), the headquarters of Zadoul's war-mages. The tower overlooks the Merchants' Plaza, and its long shadow extends, both physically and metaphorically, across much of the city. Magic and magic-users are tightly controlled in Zadoul, and all native mages are required to serve in the country's military. The Red Tower is where those mages are taught, although some would say indoctrinated, to serve the interests of the Kingdom and the crown.