Fort Darquin
Fort Darquin is a fortified town, situated on Darquin Isle, which lies at the heart of Lake Darquin, in the east of Elderan. A high number of the town's population are Dwarves.
Fort Darquin was formerly the seat of power of Krag Kanor, a family clan independent from the Clans of Dun'Vol. Krag Kanor was the most wealthy clan in Elderan, their fortune coming from the vast quantities of gold and other precious metals found within their extensive mine network, located beneath Darquin Isle. But in 1982 AF, under the leadership of Lord Regabor Krag Kanor, who's greed led to a lax in safety protocols, a terrible, but preventable, accident resulted in the mines intersecting with Lake Darquin, flooding and destroying the mine network and much of Fort Darquin. This disaster killed a large number of the population, as well as their entire work force, and the entire Krag Kanor line, excluding Lord Regabor. After the devastation, the Kingdom of Dun'Vol sent aid to Fort Darquin, and the disgraced Lord Regabor fled to avoid public persecution, leaving the town to come under the jurisdiction of the Kingdom of Dun'Vol.
In current times, Fort Darquin has greatly diminished in it's political significance, but remains a reminder of the cost of greed. Many Dun'Vol nobles also have homes in Fort Darquin, where they travel to when they want to escape the busy underground of the capital.
Government
Fort Darquin is governed by a Burgomaster, who is appointed by the Kingdom of Dun'Vol.
Defence
Fort Darquin is defended by a garrison of Stonewatch, the local guard of the Kingdom of Dun'Vol.
Commerce
Fort Darquin formerly had a lucrative trade of gold and other precious minerals mined from the network of mines beneath Darquin Isle, but after the mines became flooded, Fort Darquin now only has a small local fishing trade.
Geography
Fort Darquin is located at the centre of Darquin Isle, which lies at the heart of Lake Darquin. The town is split into two districts, Darquin Fort and Darquin Town.
Darquin Fort is a semi-fortress, surrounded by tall stone walls, with battlements at each of it's corners. Within the walls are a small collection of fancy and luxurious stone buildings, with vibrant gardens, and connected by streets of stone bricks.
Darquin Town lies outside of the Fort's walls, a sprawling network of simple, mostly wooden, houses, dotted with local shops and businesses. At the coast are many private docks, at which the many local fishing vessels are moored.
Notable Locations
Krag Kanor Ruins
The ruins of the former manor of Krag Kanor, a two story mansion that was destroyed in the mining disaster in 1982 AF. The ruins have been left largely undisturbed to the north of town, save for the erection of a memorial monument, listing the names of the numerous people who died in the 1982 AF mining disaster. The ruins stand as a symbol and reminder of the cost of greed.
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