Capital city of Yulania. Lies on the northern shore of Napathi Lake.

Colors

Blue crescent on a field of white.

Stat Block

LG Large City

Corruption +0
Crime +2
Economy +5
Law +3
Lore +3
Society +3

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

• Armen Tavidian (Lord Mayor)
• Sona Istvanian (Captain of the Guard)
• Sarkis Vartanian (Marshal of the Temple to Azumartuk)
• Gloriana (Aasimar cleric to Cereth)
• Rollo Waylund (Lord of Red Wyvern Manor)

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%. This fee may be avoided by members of banks and trade guilds.

Government

The city of Osandar is ruled by its Lord Mayor. The post is usually appointed by the King of Yulania. The current Lord Mayor is Lord Armen Tavidian.

The Lord Mayor appoints all of the major positions in the city save those of the clergy.

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

The 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 Lord Mayor’s law.

The Harbormaster presides over the city’s harbor watch and collects duties and tariffs in the Lord Mayor’s name.

Points of Interest

The Rose Palace, named for the rose-colored granite used in its walls, is the seat of power for the Yulanian monarchy. The Palace resides atop Palace Hill near the city’s center.

The Temple to Azumartuk is a bronze spire that towers over the Rose Palace at the city center.

The city lies on the shore of Napathi Lake, the largest freshwater lake in the known world.

Food and Lodging

Inns

The Cock and Wolf: A modest inn in the western district that caters to travelers of all sorts.
The Maiden and Staff: A mean inn in the harbor district catering to rough folk of all races. The proprietor, Fordham, has ties to The Hand of Talvor. There is an entrance to one of their black markets through a secret door located in the basement. The barkeep, Drusila, is a female half-orc.
The Cracked Cask: A comfortable inn near the market district. The proprietor, Taryon, is a hardworking, solicitous innkeep. His son, Argon, is often called upon to perform menial tasks around the inn.
The Wizard and Chain: A modest inn near the city’s south gate.
The Broken Sword: Modest inn near the city’s eastern gate that caters to travelers.
The Jovial Knave: Fancy inn near the city’s center.

Taverns

The Serpent’s Tavern: A modest tavern near the city’s center.
The Hare and Squirrel: A dive bar in the market district, Bedros Tavidian, proprietor.
The Pirate’s Hook: A modest tavern on the waterfront.
The Crossed Staves: A modest bar near the city’s eastern gate.
The Copper Hammer: A small, common bar near docks.
The Witch and Scroll: A well-to-do establishment near the harbor.