The walled city of Imth lies to the far northeast of the capital of Tarsas and guards entry into the interior of the country by sea.

Colors

A golden scorpion on a field of orange.

Stat Block

N Large City

Corruption +0
Crime +2
Economy +5
Law +2
Lore +5
Society +2

Qualities: Academic, Holy Site, Prosperous, Strategic Location, Tourist Attraction
Danger: +10
Government: Autocracy (Prince/Princess)
Population: 18,000 (14% Elf/Half-Elf, 10% Halfling, 8% Dwarf, 4% Half-Orc)
Notable NPCs:

• Dabar Gidd (Prince)
• Aldeshi, Daughter of Bodi (Captain of the Guard)

Base Value: 12,800 gp
Purchase Limit: 75,000 gp
Spellcasting: 9th
Minor: 4d4; Medium: 3d4; Major: 2d4

Taxes and Tariffs

Money Changing

Money may be exchanged for any denomination for a fee of 2%. Members of banks, trade guilds, and the upper castes, may avoid this fee.

Government

The city of Imth is ruled by its Prince or Princess. The post hereditary, inherited by the firstborn of the noble family that rules has ruled Imth for generations. The current Prince of Imth is Dabar Gidd.

The Prince or Princess appoints all of the major positions in the city save those of the clergy.

The Minister of Trade presides over the city’s bureaucracy. This bureaucracy is devoted primarily to the maintenance of the city treasury and the collection of taxes. The Minister of Trade is also the keeper of all the city’s records.

The Lord High Magistrate presides over the city’s court system. He appoints lesser magistrates for each of the city’s districts.

The Captain of the Guard presides over the city’s militia and local enforcement of the Prince/Princesses’ law.

The Harbormaster presides over the city’s harbor watch and collects duties and tariffs in the Prince/Princesses’ name.

Points of Interest

Imth is home to the largest temple of Praathi in Tarsas. It is a major tourist attraction, even during times when that religion is in decline.

The walls of Imth are notoriously high and impregnable. It is a point of pride that the city has withstood every siege, even against the Acheran legions during the county’s occupation.

Food and Lodging

Inns

Naked Shepherd: A modest inn that caters to travelers of all sorts. The innkeeper is a half-elf female called Phamea. It is on Three Bells Road in the Artisan district.
Amorous Demon: A mean inn in the harbor district catering to rough folk of all races.
Dragon and Cock: A comfortable inn on Nine Bells Road in the market district.
The Warrior and Rose: A modest inn near the city’s west gate. Named for an adventuring duo that founded the inn.
Wench and Staff: Modest inn near the city’s on Three Bells Road in the religious district, across from the Temple to Irthani that caters to travelers.
Maiden and Cup: Fancy inn near the city’s center.

Taverns

Dreaming Boar: A modest tavern near the city’s center.
Tipsy Tankard: A dive bar in the market district off of Twelve Bells Road.
The Cellar: A modest tavern near the temple of Praathi.
The Huntsman’s Alehouse: A modest bar off Three Bells road in the market district.
The Old Trickster: A small, common bar near the docks.
The Blue Rose: A well-to-do establishment near the harbor.