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	'''Kracewatch'''		'''Kracewatch'''
	In the bygone days when the plains of [[Krace]] didn’t exist, the Empire was especially vulnerable to attack from the migrant hael just to the north. The great castle – then known as the Northern Bastion – was the first line of defense against fey barbarian hosts. The town beneath the castle is officially referred to as Kaemarl. It sits at the source of a pure river.		In the bygone days when the plains of [[Krace]] didn’t exist, the Empire was especially vulnerable to attack from the migrant hael just to the north. The great castle – then known as the Northern Bastion – was the first line of defense against fey barbarian hosts. The town beneath the castle is officially referred to as Kaemarl. It sits at the source of a pure river.

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	[[Image:Tamarr.jpeg\|thumb\|right\|450px\|The view from the ~~opposite~~ bank of the Banik River upon Mount Furse.]]		[[Image:Tamarr.jpeg\|thumb\|right\|450px\|The view from the bank of the Banik River upon Mount Furse.]]

	==Common Knowledge==		==Common Knowledge==
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	''Jewelry'': The city of Tamarr has many Forn jewelmasters. The various shops that these cunning smiths own have unique specialties not seen often in the Marran Empire.		''Jewelry'': The city of Tamarr has many Forn jewelmasters. The various shops that these cunning smiths own have unique specialties not seen often in the Marran Empire.

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	==Chasms==		==Chasms==
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	The final member of the Chasms, the Sarician Monastery is situated on the opposite side of the Banik River from Tamarr, but still draws its constituents from the city. Together with the Stronghammer clan, they provide architectural mastery to Tamarr as well as giving the population spectacular concerts in the power of the voice. The monastery is in constant flux of form due to its practice of architecture.		The final member of the Chasms, the Sarician Monastery is situated on the opposite side of the Banik River from Tamarr, but still draws its constituents from the city. Together with the Stronghammer clan, they provide architectural mastery to Tamarr as well as giving the population spectacular concerts in the power of the voice. The monastery is in constant flux of form due to its practice of architecture.

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	==Tithing Marls==		==Tithing Marls==

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	While not as old or prestigious as Albermarr, Tamarr has the status as economic second-city of the empire. Foreign trade with the dwarves is almost entirely routed through this city as it is the gateway from the north by river. The holdings of the county expand slowly outward to the North and West as more towns are bought and colonized for their resources.		While not as old or prestigious as Albermarr, Tamarr has the status as economic second-city of the empire. Foreign trade with the dwarves is almost entirely routed through this city as it is the gateway from the north by river. The holdings of the county expand slowly outward to the North and West as more towns are bought and colonized for their resources.
	Full of strong, able-bodied miners, the city and nearby towns provided much of the corps of marines that fought in the Desert Wars. As such, with so little to show for the religious war and so many sons lost from the last generation, Orient churches are especially despised within the city. Sirrics and Urrics are unwelcome and have had all public shrines removed as disturbances to the peace.		Full of strong, able-bodied miners, the city and nearby towns provided much of the corps of marines that fought in the Desert Wars. As such, with so little to show for the religious war and so many sons lost from the last generation, Orient churches are especially despised within the city. Sirrics and Urrics are unwelcome and have had all public shrines removed as disturbances to the peace.

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	==Notable Locations==		==Notable Locations==



	'''The Old Quarry'''		'''The Old Quarry'''

	The purpose of Tamarr, even back to its days as a small dwarven town, is Fahrstone mining. The Miners’ Guild is the preeminent organization here, and the great quarry in the heart of the mountain harvested all the greatest white stones of the Empire.		The purpose of Tamarr, even back to its days as a small dwarven town, is Fahrstone mining. The Miners’ Guild is the preeminent organization here, and the great quarry in the heart of the mountain harvested all the greatest white stones of the Empire.
	These days, that major quarry is tapped, but lucrative smaller pockets remain. The guild exports this windfall downriver to all the cities of the Marran empire – and many other cities worldwide.		These days, that major quarry is tapped, but lucrative smaller pockets remain. The guild exports this windfall downriver to all the cities of the Marran empire – and many other cities worldwide.

	'''Subterranean Locks'''		'''Subterranean Locks'''

	A great uplift beneath the mountains carries ships from the Underdark to the surface. The rising torrent, however, ends its safe journey in a small lake beneath Mount Furse. From there, the Banik River becomes a series of tumultuous rapids as it cascades down the mountain.		A great uplift beneath the mountains carries ships from the Underdark to the surface. The rising torrent, however, ends its safe journey in a small lake beneath Mount Furse. From there, the Banik River becomes a series of tumultuous rapids as it cascades down the mountain.
	Dwarven engineering and Marran shipmaster have combined to solve this problem. From the lake, several locks have been built to ferry ships from the safety of the lake to a canal of smooth water that runs past the docks and downriver.		Dwarven engineering and Marran shipmaster have combined to solve this problem. From the lake, several locks have been built to ferry ships from the safety of the lake to a canal of smooth water that runs past the docks and downriver.

	'''Shops, Traders, and Others'''		'''Shops, Traders, and Others'''

	''The Basics:'' A studio which teaches etiquette to the children of merchants and moneylenders.		''The Basics:'' A studio which teaches etiquette to the children of merchants and moneylenders.

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	==Notable Locations==		==Notable Locations==


	'''The Old Quarry'''		'''The Old Quarry'''

	The purpose of Tamarr, even back to its days as a small dwarven town, is Fahrstone mining. The Miners’ Guild is the preeminent organization here, and the great quarry in the heart of the mountain harvested all the greatest white stones of the Empire.		The purpose of Tamarr, even back to its days as a small dwarven town, is Fahrstone mining. The Miners’ Guild is the preeminent organization here, and the great quarry in the heart of the mountain harvested all the greatest white stones of the Empire.
	These days, that major quarry is tapped, but lucrative smaller pockets remain. The guild exports this windfall downriver to all the cities of the Marran empire – and many other cities worldwide.		These days, that major quarry is tapped, but lucrative smaller pockets remain. The guild exports this windfall downriver to all the cities of the Marran empire – and many other cities worldwide.

	'''Subterranean Locks'''		'''Subterranean Locks'''

	A great uplift beneath the mountains carries ships from the Underdark to the surface. The rising torrent, however, ends its safe journey in a small lake beneath Mount Furse. From there, the Banik River becomes a series of tumultuous rapids as it cascades down the mountain.		A great uplift beneath the mountains carries ships from the Underdark to the surface. The rising torrent, however, ends its safe journey in a small lake beneath Mount Furse. From there, the Banik River becomes a series of tumultuous rapids as it cascades down the mountain.
	Dwarven engineering and Marran shipmaster have combined to solve this problem. From the lake, several locks have been built to ferry ships from the safety of the lake to a canal of smooth water that runs past the docks and downriver.		Dwarven engineering and Marran shipmaster have combined to solve this problem. From the lake, several locks have been built to ferry ships from the safety of the lake to a canal of smooth water that runs past the docks and downriver.

	'''Shops, Traders, and Others'''		'''Shops, Traders, and Others'''

	''The Basics:'' A studio which teaches etiquette to the children of merchants and moneylenders.		''The Basics:'' A studio which teaches etiquette to the children of merchants and moneylenders.

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	[[Image:Tamarr.jpeg\|thumb\|right\|~~530px~~\|The view from the opposite bank of the Banik River upon Mount Furse.]]		[[Image:Tamarr.jpeg\|thumb\|right\|450px\|The view from the opposite bank of the Banik River upon Mount Furse.]]

	==Common Knowledge==		==Common Knowledge==
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	The six organizations in the city with the most power are commonly referred to as the Chasms, in reference to both the acronym and the locations a few of the organization chose as a base of operations. These six control almost seventy percent of the trade in the city, and each has a member on the small council of the Count.		The six organizations in the city with the most power are commonly referred to as the Chasms, in reference to both the acronym and the locations a few of the organization chose as a base of operations. These six control almost seventy percent of the trade in the city, and each has a member on the small council of the Count.

	Cartographers’ Guild		'''Cartographers’ Guild'''

	Atop their spire in the heart of the city, the Cartographers’ Guild is able to draft regional maps with astounding speed and clarity. On cloudless days, it is possible to see the landscape of nearly a third of the county from the top of the guild. The opportunities provided by this view make the citadel an advantageous training site for novice cartographers, and many make the journey to Tamarr to study.		Atop their spire in the heart of the city, the Cartographers’ Guild is able to draft regional maps with astounding speed and clarity. On cloudless days, it is possible to see the landscape of nearly a third of the county from the top of the guild. The opportunities provided by this view make the citadel an advantageous training site for novice cartographers, and many make the journey to Tamarr to study.

	Hlynnite Cathedral		'''Hlynnite Cathedral'''

	With the influence of the Orient Churches waning, isolationist Hlynnites across the empire have found new political power in their hands. The largest cathedral to Hlyn in the Empire sits in Tamarr, proudly affiliated with Miners’ guild. The bunker-like cathedral sits looking over the lake beneath the city, a masterpiece of the Stronghammer Clan and Sarician architecture.		With the influence of the Orient Churches waning, isolationist Hlynnites across the empire have found new political power in their hands. The largest cathedral to Hlyn in the Empire sits in Tamarr, proudly affiliated with Miners’ guild. The bunker-like cathedral sits looking over the lake beneath the city, a masterpiece of the Stronghammer Clan and Sarician architecture.

	Archeralds’ Guild		'''Archeralds’ Guild'''

	Another of the three Tri-Cartel Blanche, the archerald’s guild in the city is a major hub for the adventurous. The guild frequently contracts proven individuals to clear Enclaves of dangers alongside their members.		Another of the three Tri-Cartel Blanche, the archerald’s guild in the city is a major hub for the adventurous. The guild frequently contracts proven individuals to clear Enclaves of dangers alongside their members.

	Stronghammer Clan		'''Stronghammer Clan'''

	A Forn ruling clan, uncommon in the Empire. These dwarves built the unusually high walls around some parts of the city. They were the original founders of the city, before selling the land to the Marran Empire some six hundred years ago.		A Forn ruling clan, uncommon in the Empire. These dwarves built the unusually high walls around some parts of the city. They were the original founders of the city, before selling the land to the Marran Empire some six hundred years ago.

	Miners’ Guild		'''Miners’ Guild'''

	The Miners’ Guild is the oldest and most prominent power in the city. Responsible for the Fahrstone that keeps every citizen of the Empire safe, they are staunch in safety and caution. Guild members and halls can be found on just about every street in the city.		The Miners’ Guild is the oldest and most prominent power in the city. Responsible for the Fahrstone that keeps every citizen of the Empire safe, they are staunch in safety and caution. Guild members and halls can be found on just about every street in the city.

	Sarician Monastery		'''Sarician Monastery'''

	The final member of the Chasms, the Sarician Monastery is situated on the opposite side of the Banik River from Tamarr, but still draws its constituents from the city. Together with the Stronghammer clan, they provide architectural mastery to Tamarr as well as giving the population spectacular concerts in the power of the voice. The monastery is in constant flux of form due to its practice of architecture.		The final member of the Chasms, the Sarician Monastery is situated on the opposite side of the Banik River from Tamarr, but still draws its constituents from the city. Together with the Stronghammer clan, they provide architectural mastery to Tamarr as well as giving the population spectacular concerts in the power of the voice. The monastery is in constant flux of form due to its practice of architecture.

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	Some of the nearby communities that fall within the county’s tax and protective borders.		Some of the nearby communities that fall within the county’s tax and protective borders.

	Cromarl: A small town of miners a few score leagues east of Tamarr. Known for its position at the base of the highest mountain in the Empire.		'''Cromarl'''
			A small town of miners a few score leagues east of Tamarr. Known for its position at the base of the highest mountain in the Empire.
	~~Mordemarl: Known to the nearby fey as Port Mordecai, this fishing town is on the border of County Isamarr. It’s a safe location along the Banik River for the reloading of food and water~~.

	~~Kracewatch: In the bygone days when the plains of Krace didn’t exist, the Empire was especially vulnerable~~ to ~~attack from~~ the ~~migrant hael just to the north. The great castle – then known~~ as the ~~Northern Bastion – was the first line~~ of ~~defense against fey barbarian hosts~~. ~~The town beneath~~ the ~~castle is officially referred to as Kaemarl. It sits at~~ the ~~source~~ of ~~a pure river~~.		'''Mordemarl'''
			Known to the nearby fey as Port Mordecai, this fishing town is on the border of County Isamarr. It’s a safe location along the Banik River for the reloading of food and water.

	~~Kaemarl-upon-Pure~~, ~~more commonly~~ known as ~~Kracewatch~~		'''Kracewatch'''
			In the bygone days when the plains of Krace didn’t exist, the Empire was especially vulnerable to attack from the migrant hael just to the north. The great castle – then known as the Northern Bastion – was the first line of defense against fey barbarian hosts. The town beneath the castle is officially referred to as Kaemarl. It sits at the source of a pure river.

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	The view from the opposite bank of the Banik River upon Mount Furse.

	==Common Knowledge==		==Common Knowledge==
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	==Notable Locations==		==Notable Locations==

	Quarry		'''The Old Quarry'''

	The purpose of Tamarr, even back to its days as a small dwarven town, is Fahrstone mining. The Miners’ Guild is the preeminent organization here, and the great quarry in the heart of the mountain harvested all the greatest white stones of the Empire.		The purpose of Tamarr, even back to its days as a small dwarven town, is Fahrstone mining. The Miners’ Guild is the preeminent organization here, and the great quarry in the heart of the mountain harvested all the greatest white stones of the Empire.
			These days, that major quarry is tapped, but lucrative smaller pockets remain. The guild exports this windfall downriver to all the cities of the Marran empire – and many other cities worldwide.

			'''Subterranean Locks'''

	~~These days, that major quarry is tapped, but lucrative smaller pockets remain. The guild exports this windfall downriver to all the cities of the Marran empire – and many other cities worldwide.~~
	~~Locks~~
	A great uplift beneath the mountains carries ships from the Underdark to the surface. The rising torrent, however, ends its safe journey in a small lake beneath Mount Furse. From there, the Banik River becomes a series of tumultuous rapids as it cascades down the mountain.		A great uplift beneath the mountains carries ships from the Underdark to the surface. The rising torrent, however, ends its safe journey in a small lake beneath Mount Furse. From there, the Banik River becomes a series of tumultuous rapids as it cascades down the mountain.
			Dwarven engineering and Marran shipmaster have combined to solve this problem. From the lake, several locks have been built to ferry ships from the safety of the lake to a canal of smooth water that runs past the docks and downriver.

	Dwarven engineering and Marran shipmaster have combined to solve this problem. From the lake, several locks have been built to ferry ships from the safety of the lake to a canal of smooth water that runs past the docks and downriver.		'''Shops, Traders, and Others'''
	Shops, Traders, and Others
	~~The Basics: A studio which teaches etiquette to the children of merchants and moneylenders.~~

	~~Brandy Theatre~~: ~~An art form not particularly popular in the Empire, the theatre puts on fey plays from all over the world. The company is especially proficient in~~ the ~~colorful, silent plays~~ of ~~Haelink. Their popularity stemmed from their skill in distilling many excellent brandies~~ and ~~offering them exclusively at shows~~.		''The Basics:'' A studio which teaches etiquette to the children of merchants and moneylenders.

	~~Carte Rivolo~~: ~~A mapmaking company specializing~~ in the ~~subterranean Marran~~ Empire~~. They have shops~~ all over the ~~eastern foothills~~.		''Brandy Theatre'': An art form not particularly popular in the Empire, the theatre puts on fey plays from all over the world. The company is especially proficient in the colorful, silent plays of Haelink. Their popularity stemmed from their skill in distilling many excellent brandies and offering them exclusively at shows.

	Carte ~~Amastacia~~: ~~Fey-owned cartography house~~ specializing in ~~wooded areas~~. ~~Their founder was recently promoted to Regional Cartographer, likely indicating a political schism in~~ the ~~Empire’s cartographers~~.		''Carte Rivolo'': A mapmaking company specializing in the subterranean Marran Empire. They have shops all over the eastern foothills.

	~~City Gate~~: ~~Like its sister~~-~~city Isamarr~~, ~~Tamarr’s greatest Enclave is~~ a ~~portion of a massive, ancient aqueduct. The teleportation gate at the site is kept running almost constantly during~~ the ~~day~~.		''Carte Amastacia'': Fey-owned cartography house specializing in wooded areas. Their founder was recently promoted to Regional Cartographer, likely indicating a political schism in the Empire’s cartographers.

	City ~~Walls~~: ~~The construction of the walls in Tamarr may seem arbitrary and multifarious~~, ~~but in fact has~~ a ~~rather sensible reason. Within the great white faces are the remnants~~ of ~~the city’s Enclave –~~ a massive aqueduct ~~that purifies the otherwise-undrinkable Banik river that flows through the city~~. ~~These walls protect~~ the ~~aqueduct and provide easy access to water for~~ the ~~citizens of Tamarr~~.		''City Gate'': Like its sister-city Isamarr, Tamarr’s greatest Enclave is a portion of a massive, ancient aqueduct. The teleportation gate at the site is kept running almost constantly during the day.

	~~Constitution Club~~: ~~A hot spring beneath~~ the ~~city maintained by Marran mages~~. ~~The club is members-only. The patrons~~ are ~~drawn from a long list~~ of the city’s ~~elite~~.		''City Walls'': The construction of the walls in Tamarr may seem arbitrary and multifarious, but in fact has a rather sensible reason. Within the great white faces are the remnants of the city’s Enclave – a massive aqueduct that purifies the otherwise-undrinkable Banik river that flows through the city. These walls protect the aqueduct and provide easy access to water for the citizens of Tamarr.

	The ~~Gnarled Mattock: Forn tavern that became~~ a ~~regular festhall and hangout for veterans~~ of the ~~Desert Wars~~.		''Constitution Club'': A hot spring beneath the city maintained by Marran mages. The club is members-only. The patrons are drawn from a long list of the city’s elite.

	~~Kundarak Bank~~: ~~Unusually, Tamarr also has~~ a ~~dwarven clan bank. Renowned nearly as much as the Marran Bank, the Kundarak Clan is fiercely dedicated to security~~ and ~~reputation. Most foreign merchants choose to bank with~~ the ~~Kundaraks due to the widespread nature of Fornmidr~~.		''The Gnarled Mattock'': Forn tavern that became a regular festhall and hangout for veterans of the Desert Wars.

	~~Marran~~ Bank: ~~A branch of the national~~ bank ~~is present in~~ the ~~city. A repository of great wealth~~, the ~~bank~~ is ~~also capable of exchanging even rare Zantaashi~~ and ~~Hael currencies~~. ~~Marrans prefer~~ to ~~use~~ the ~~national bank over other options~~ due to the ~~innate political power of the bank as well as its stellar standard~~ of ~~stability~~.		''Kundarak Bank'': Unusually, Tamarr also has a dwarven clan bank. Renowned nearly as much as the Marran Bank, the Kundarak Clan is fiercely dedicated to security and reputation. Most foreign merchants choose to bank with the Kundaraks due to the widespread nature of Fornmidr.

	~~Ordmund’s Repose~~: ~~Gathering hall for~~ the ~~Black Stevens~~. ~~Built from a converted mortuary~~, the ~~lodgehouse now has facilities~~ and ~~cooking for two dozen Stevedores at a time~~.		''Marran Bank'': A branch of the national bank is present in the city. A repository of great wealth, the bank is also capable of exchanging even rare Zantaashi and Hael currencies. Marrans prefer to use the national bank over other options due to the innate political power of the bank as well as its stellar standard of stability.

	~~Worend’s Marks~~: ~~The premiere creator of seals and arms in~~ the ~~western Empire~~. ~~Also~~ a ~~licensed mint of~~ the ~~Marran Bank~~.		''Ordmund’s Repose'': Gathering hall for the Black Stevens. Built from a converted mortuary, the lodgehouse now has facilities and cooking for two dozen Stevedores at a time.

	~~Jewelry~~: The ~~city~~ of ~~Tamarr has many Forn jewelmasters~~. ~~The various shops that these cunning smiths own have unique specialties not seen often in~~ the Marran ~~Empire~~.		''Worend’s Marks'': The premiere creator of seals and arms in the western Empire. Also a licensed mint of the Marran Bank.

			''Jewelry'': The city of Tamarr has many Forn jewelmasters. The various shops that these cunning smiths own have unique specialties not seen often in the Marran Empire.

	==Chasms==		==Chasms==

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The view from the opposite bank of the Banik River upon Mount Furse.

==Common Knowledge==

Count Mihail Taescu, most recent lord of an ancient house, has rule of the city of Tamarr and the eponymous Great County. The city itself is a bastion of stonemasonry and mining trade. From its perch up Mount Furse, ships easily set sail for Vaumark and Isamarr, loaded with goods from the western colonies and Fornmidr.
While not as old or prestigious as Albermarr, Tamarr has the status as economic second-city of the empire. Foreign trade with the dwarves is almost entirely routed through this city as it is the gateway from the north by river. The holdings of the county expand slowly outward to the North and West as more towns are bought and colonized for their resources.
Full of strong, able-bodied miners, the city and nearby towns provided much of the corps of marines that fought in the Desert Wars. As such, with so little to show for the religious war and so many sons lost from the last generation, Orient churches are especially despised within the city. Sirrics and Urrics are unwelcome and have had all public shrines removed as disturbances to the peace.

==Notable Locations==

Quarry
The purpose of Tamarr, even back to its days as a small dwarven town, is Fahrstone mining. The Miners’ Guild is the preeminent organization here, and the great quarry in the heart of the mountain harvested all the greatest white stones of the Empire.

These days, that major quarry is tapped, but lucrative smaller pockets remain. The guild exports this windfall downriver to all the cities of the Marran empire – and many other cities worldwide.
Locks
A great uplift beneath the mountains carries ships from the Underdark to the surface. The rising torrent, however, ends its safe journey in a small lake beneath Mount Furse. From there, the Banik River becomes a series of tumultuous rapids as it cascades down the mountain.

Dwarven engineering and Marran shipmaster have combined to solve this problem. From the lake, several locks have been built to ferry ships from the safety of the lake to a canal of smooth water that runs past the docks and downriver.
Shops, Traders, and Others
The Basics: A studio which teaches etiquette to the children of merchants and moneylenders.

Brandy Theatre: An art form not particularly popular in the Empire, the theatre puts on fey plays from all over the world. The company is especially proficient in the colorful, silent plays of Haelink. Their popularity stemmed from their skill in distilling many excellent brandies and offering them exclusively at shows.

Carte Rivolo: A mapmaking company specializing in the subterranean Marran Empire. They have shops all over the eastern foothills.

Carte Amastacia: Fey-owned cartography house specializing in wooded areas. Their founder was recently promoted to Regional Cartographer, likely indicating a political schism in the Empire’s cartographers.

City Gate: Like its sister-city Isamarr, Tamarr’s greatest Enclave is a portion of a massive, ancient aqueduct. The teleportation gate at the site is kept running almost constantly during the day.

City Walls: The construction of the walls in Tamarr may seem arbitrary and multifarious, but in fact has a rather sensible reason. Within the great white faces are the remnants of the city’s Enclave – a massive aqueduct that purifies the otherwise-undrinkable Banik river that flows through the city. These walls protect the aqueduct and provide easy access to water for the citizens of Tamarr.

Constitution Club: A hot spring beneath the city maintained by Marran mages. The club is members-only. The patrons are drawn from a long list of the city’s elite.

The Gnarled Mattock: Forn tavern that became a regular festhall and hangout for veterans of the Desert Wars.

Kundarak Bank: Unusually, Tamarr also has a dwarven clan bank. Renowned nearly as much as the Marran Bank, the Kundarak Clan is fiercely dedicated to security and reputation. Most foreign merchants choose to bank with the Kundaraks due to the widespread nature of Fornmidr.

Marran Bank: A branch of the national bank is present in the city. A repository of great wealth, the bank is also capable of exchanging even rare Zantaashi and Hael currencies. Marrans prefer to use the national bank over other options due to the innate political power of the bank as well as its stellar standard of stability.

Ordmund’s Repose: Gathering hall for the Black Stevens. Built from a converted mortuary, the lodgehouse now has facilities and cooking for two dozen Stevedores at a time.

Worend’s Marks: The premiere creator of seals and arms in the western Empire. Also a licensed mint of the Marran Bank.

Jewelry: The city of Tamarr has many Forn jewelmasters. The various shops that these cunning smiths own have unique specialties not seen often in the Marran Empire.

==Chasms==

The six organizations in the city with the most power are commonly referred to as the Chasms, in reference to both the acronym and the locations a few of the organization chose as a base of operations. These six control almost seventy percent of the trade in the city, and each has a member on the small council of the Count.

Cartographers’ Guild
Atop their spire in the heart of the city, the Cartographers’ Guild is able to draft regional maps with astounding speed and clarity. On cloudless days, it is possible to see the landscape of nearly a third of the county from the top of the guild. The opportunities provided by this view make the citadel an advantageous training site for novice cartographers, and many make the journey to Tamarr to study.

Hlynnite Cathedral
With the influence of the Orient Churches waning, isolationist Hlynnites across the empire have found new political power in their hands. The largest cathedral to Hlyn in the Empire sits in Tamarr, proudly affiliated with Miners’ guild. The bunker-like cathedral sits looking over the lake beneath the city, a masterpiece of the Stronghammer Clan and Sarician architecture.

Archeralds’ Guild
Another of the three Tri-Cartel Blanche, the archerald’s guild in the city is a major hub for the adventurous. The guild frequently contracts proven individuals to clear Enclaves of dangers alongside their members.

Stronghammer Clan
A Forn ruling clan, uncommon in the Empire. These dwarves built the unusually high walls around some parts of the city. They were the original founders of the city, before selling the land to the Marran Empire some six hundred years ago.

Miners’ Guild
The Miners’ Guild is the oldest and most prominent power in the city. Responsible for the Fahrstone that keeps every citizen of the Empire safe, they are staunch in safety and caution. Guild members and halls can be found on just about every street in the city.

Sarician Monastery
The final member of the Chasms, the Sarician Monastery is situated on the opposite side of the Banik River from Tamarr, but still draws its constituents from the city. Together with the Stronghammer clan, they provide architectural mastery to Tamarr as well as giving the population spectacular concerts in the power of the voice. The monastery is in constant flux of form due to its practice of architecture.

==Tithing Marls==

Some of the nearby communities that fall within the county’s tax and protective borders.

Cromarl: A small town of miners a few score leagues east of Tamarr. Known for its position at the base of the highest mountain in the Empire.

Mordemarl: Known to the nearby fey as Port Mordecai, this fishing town is on the border of County Isamarr. It’s a safe location along the Banik River for the reloading of food and water.

Kracewatch: In the bygone days when the plains of Krace didn’t exist, the Empire was especially vulnerable to attack from the migrant hael just to the north. The great castle – then known as the Northern Bastion – was the first line of defense against fey barbarian hosts. The town beneath the castle is officially referred to as Kaemarl. It sits at the source of a pure river.

Kaemarl-upon-Pure, more commonly known as Kracewatch

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	==Common Knowledge==		==Common Knowledge==

	Count Mihail Taescu, most recent lord of an ancient house, has rule of the city of Tamarr and the eponymous Great County. The city itself is a bastion of stonemasonry and mining trade. From its perch up Mount Furse, ships easily set sail for Vaumark and Isamarr, loaded with goods from the western colonies and Fornmidr.		Count Mihail Taescu, most recent lord of an ancient house, has rule of the city of Tamarr and the eponymous Great County. The city itself is a bastion of stonemasonry and mining trade. From its perch up Mount Furse, ships easily set sail for [[Vaumark]] and [[Isamarr]], loaded with goods from the western colonies and [[Fornmidr]].
	While not as old or prestigious as Albermarr, Tamarr has the status as economic second-city of the empire. Foreign trade with the dwarves is almost entirely routed through this city as it is the gateway from the north by river. The holdings of the county expand slowly outward to the North and West as more towns are bought and colonized for their resources.		While not as old or prestigious as [[Albermarr]], Tamarr has the status as economic second-city of the empire. Foreign trade with the dwarves is almost entirely routed through this city as it is the gateway from the north by river. The holdings of the county expand slowly outward to the North and West as more towns are bought and colonized for their resources.
	Full of strong, able-bodied miners, the city and nearby towns provided much of the corps of marines that fought in the Desert Wars. As such, with so little to show for the religious war and so many sons lost from the last generation, Orient churches are especially despised within the city. Sirrics and Urrics are unwelcome and have had all public shrines removed as disturbances to the peace.		Full of strong, able-bodied miners, the city and nearby towns provided much of the corps of marines that fought in the [[Desert Wars]]. As such, with so little to show for the religious war and so many sons lost from the last generation, Orient churches are especially despised within the city. Sirrics and Urrics are unwelcome and have had all public shrines removed as disturbances to the peace.

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	==Notable Locations==		==Notable Locations==



	'''The Old Quarry'''		'''The Old Quarry'''

	The purpose of Tamarr, even back to its days as a small dwarven town, is Fahrstone mining. The ~~Miners’~~ Guild is the preeminent organization here, and the great quarry in the heart of the mountain harvested all the greatest white stones of the Empire.		The purpose of Tamarr, even back to its days as a small dwarven town, is [[Fahrstone]] mining. The [[Miners]]’ Guild is the preeminent organization here, and the great quarry in the heart of the mountain harvested all the greatest white stones of the Empire.
	These days, that major quarry is tapped, but lucrative smaller pockets remain. The guild exports this windfall downriver to all the cities of the Marran ~~empire~~ – and many other cities worldwide.		These days, that major quarry is tapped, but lucrative smaller pockets remain. The guild exports this windfall downriver to all the cities of the Marran Empire – and many other cities worldwide.

	'''Subterranean Locks'''		'''Subterranean Locks'''

	A great uplift beneath the mountains carries ships from the Underdark to the surface. The rising torrent, however, ends its safe journey in a small lake beneath Mount Furse. From there, the Banik River becomes a series of tumultuous rapids as it cascades down the mountain.		A great uplift beneath the mountains carries ships from the [[Underdark]] to the surface. The rising torrent, however, ends its safe journey in a small lake beneath Mount Furse. From there, the [[Banik River]] becomes a series of tumultuous rapids as it cascades down the mountain.
	Dwarven engineering and Marran ~~shipmaster~~ have combined to solve this problem. From the lake, several locks have been built to ferry ships from the safety of the lake to a canal of smooth water that runs past the docks and downriver.		Dwarven engineering and Marran shipmastery have combined to solve this problem. From the lake, several locks have been built to ferry ships from the safety of the lake to a canal of smooth water that runs past the docks and downriver.

	'''Shops, Traders, and Others'''		'''Shops, Traders, and Others'''
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	''The Basics:'' A studio which teaches etiquette to the children of merchants and moneylenders.		''The Basics:'' A studio which teaches etiquette to the children of merchants and moneylenders.

	''Brandy Theatre'': An art form not particularly popular in the Empire, the theatre puts on fey plays from all over the world. The company is especially proficient in the colorful, silent plays of Haelink. Their popularity stemmed from their skill in distilling many excellent brandies and offering them exclusively at shows.		''Brandy Theatre'': An art form not particularly popular in the Empire, the theatre puts on fey plays from all over the world. The company is especially proficient in the colorful, silent plays of [[Haelink]]. Their popularity stemmed from their skill in distilling many excellent brandies and offering them exclusively at shows.

	''Carte Rivolo'': A mapmaking company specializing in the subterranean Marran Empire. They have shops all over the eastern foothills.		''Carte Rivolo'': A mapmaking company specializing in the subterranean Marran Empire. They have shops all over the eastern foothills.

	''Carte Amastacia'': ~~Fey~~-owned cartography house specializing in wooded areas. Their founder was recently promoted to Regional Cartographer, likely indicating a political schism in the Empire’s cartographers.		''Carte Amastacia'': Elven-owned cartography house specializing in wooded areas. Their founder was recently promoted to Regional Cartographer, likely indicating a political schism in the Empire’s [[cartographers]].

	''City Gate'': Like its sister-city Isamarr, Tamarr’s greatest Enclave is a portion of a massive, ancient aqueduct. The teleportation gate at the site is kept running almost constantly during the day.		''City Gate'': Like its sister-city Isamarr, Tamarr’s greatest [[Enclave]] is a portion of a massive, ancient aqueduct. The teleportation gate at the site is kept running almost constantly during the day.

	''City Walls'': The construction of the walls in Tamarr may seem arbitrary and multifarious, but in fact has a rather sensible reason. Within the great white faces are the remnants of the city’s Enclave – a massive aqueduct that purifies the otherwise-undrinkable Banik ~~river~~ that flows through the city. These walls protect the aqueduct and provide easy access to water for the citizens of Tamarr.		''City Walls'': The construction of the walls in Tamarr may seem arbitrary and multifarious, but in fact has a rather sensible reason. Within the great white faces are the remnants of the city’s Enclave – a massive aqueduct that purifies the otherwise-undrinkable Banik River that flows through the city. These walls protect the aqueduct and provide easy access to water for the citizens of Tamarr.

	''Constitution Club'': A hot spring beneath the city maintained by Marran mages. The club is members-only. The patrons are drawn from a long list of the city’s elite.		''Constitution Club'': A hot spring beneath the city maintained by Marran mages. The club is members-only. The patrons are drawn from a long list of the city’s elite. Some say that you can even find the rarest of the rare teas with its chambers.

	''The Gnarled Mattock'': Forn tavern that became a regular festhall and hangout for veterans of the Desert Wars.		''The Gnarled Mattock'': Forn tavern that became a regular festhall and hangout for veterans of the Desert Wars.

	''Kundarak Bank'': Unusually, Tamarr also has a dwarven clan bank. Renowned nearly as much as the Marran Bank, the Kundarak Clan is fiercely dedicated to security and reputation. Most foreign merchants choose to bank with the Kundaraks due to the widespread nature of Fornmidr.		''Kundarak Bank'': Unusually, Tamarr also has a dwarven clan bank. Renowned nearly as much as the Marran Bank, the [[Kundarak Clan]] is fiercely dedicated to security and reputation. Most foreign merchants choose to bank with the Kundaraks due to the widespread nature of Fornmidr.

	''Marran Bank'': A branch of the national bank is present in the city. A repository of great wealth, the bank is also capable of exchanging even rare Zantaashi and Hael currencies. Marrans prefer to use the national bank over other options due to the innate political power of the bank as well as its stellar standard of stability.		''Marran Bank'': A branch of the national bank is present in the city. A repository of great wealth, the bank is also capable of exchanging even rare [[Zantaashi]] and Hael currencies. Marrans prefer to use the national bank over other options due to the innate political power of the bank as well as its stellar standard of stability.

	''Ordmund’s Repose'': Gathering hall for the Black Stevens. Built from a converted mortuary, the lodgehouse now has facilities and cooking for two dozen Stevedores at a time.		''Ordmund’s Repose'': Gathering hall for the [[Black Stevens]]. Built from a converted mortuary, the lodgehouse now has facilities and cooking for two dozen Stevedores at a time.

	''Worend’s Marks'': The premiere creator of seals and arms in the western Empire. Also a licensed mint of the Marran Bank.		''Worend’s Marks'': The premiere creator of seals and arms in the western Empire. Also a licensed mint of the Marran Bank.
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	'''Cartographers’ Guild'''		'''Cartographers’ Guild'''

	Atop their spire in the heart of the city, the ~~Cartographers’~~ Guild is able to draft regional maps with astounding speed and clarity. On cloudless days, it is possible to see the landscape of nearly a third of the county from the top of the guild. The opportunities provided by this view make the citadel an advantageous training site for novice cartographers, and many make the journey to Tamarr to study.		Atop their spire in the heart of the city, the [[Cartographers]]’ Guild is able to draft regional maps with astounding speed and clarity. On cloudless days, it is possible to see the landscape of nearly a third of the county from the top of the guild. The opportunities provided by this view make the citadel an advantageous training site for novice cartographers, and many make the journey to Tamarr to study.

	'''Hlynnite Cathedral'''		'''Hlynnite Cathedral'''

	With the influence of the Orient Churches waning, isolationist Hlynnites across the empire have found new political power in their hands. The largest cathedral to Hlyn in the Empire sits in Tamarr, proudly affiliated with Miners’ guild. The bunker-like cathedral sits looking over the lake beneath the city, a masterpiece of the Stronghammer Clan and Sarician architecture.		With the influence of the Orient Churches waning, isolationist Hlynnites across the empire have found new political power in their hands. The largest cathedral to Hlyn in the Empire sits in Tamarr, proudly affiliated with Miners’ guild. The bunker-like cathedral sits looking over the lake beneath the city, a masterpiece of the [[Stronghammer Clan]] and Sarician architecture.

	'''Archeralds’ Guild'''		'''Archeralds’ Guild'''

	Another of the three Tri-Cartel Blanche, the ~~archerald’s guild~~ in the city is a major hub for the adventurous. The guild frequently contracts proven individuals to clear Enclaves of dangers alongside their members.		Another of the three Tri-Cartel Blanche, the [[Archeralds]]' Guild in the city is a major hub for the adventurous. The guild frequently contracts proven individuals to clear Enclaves of dangers alongside their members.

	'''Stronghammer Clan'''		'''Stronghammer Clan'''
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	'''Kracewatch'''		'''Kracewatch'''
	In the bygone days when the plains of Krace didn’t exist, the Empire was especially vulnerable to attack from the migrant hael just to the north. The great castle – then known as the Northern Bastion – was the first line of defense against fey barbarian hosts. The town beneath the castle is officially referred to as Kaemarl. It sits at the source of a pure river.		In the bygone days when the plains of [[Krace]] didn’t exist, the Empire was especially vulnerable to attack from the migrant hael just to the north. The great castle – then known as the Northern Bastion – was the first line of defense against fey barbarian hosts. The town beneath the castle is officially referred to as Kaemarl. It sits at the source of a pure river.