Sydan

Sydan exists on the northeastern shore of Erasumaa. Its connection to the coast, and the development of its skyways and airships, has allowed it to become one of the premier trade hubs of the modern world.

Though not formally controlled by any sort of administrative governing body, it is under the sway of a council of trade and shipping magnates who act as a sort of plutocracy; notable firms with a stake in the city's welfare include Koskinen & Sons, Lamlat Shipping Incorporated, Kayda Raha Trading, and the Laivaus Manufactory, all of which are headquartered in Sydan.

Several deals have been cut with the pirates of Ghym Albahr to permit air trade through their territory in exchange for nominal fees, and traders regularly travel between Sydan and Val Habar to maintain a comfortable working relationship between both cities.

It is said that anything you could want can be found in Sydan for the right price. Its presence and strategic location have made it an appealing destination for a number of settlers, and as a result its culture is a true melting pot; a halfling-owned business may be across the street from a bangaa street vendor, a restaurant run by a lone qiqirn finds itself on the edge of a bustling elven neighborhood, and a roegadyn blacksmith might receive the frequent patronage of any number of Miqo'te on a daily basis.