Eshpurta

Eshpurta, the "Shield City" of Amn, was a bustling military trade town in eastern Amn.

Geography
Eshpurta was located at the confluence of Trifin creek and the River Rimril where they merged to become the Amstel River, which eventually flowed into Lake Esmel in the heart of Amn. Eshpurta was south of the Snakewood forest, south and west of the Troll Mountains, north of Trollford, and far to the east of Keczulla along the Eshpurta Road.

Government
This fortified city had a strong military tradition and was governed by a council of six, called the Shield Council, whose members were the leaders of the local merchant families and clans. The unelected "advisor" of the Shield Council was General Labak Craumerdaun who held the position mainly by force of personality. The fact he also had troops garrisoned in the city certainly didn't hurt his standing, and the council members usually listened to his advice and even curried his favor. The Shield Council members in 1367 DR were:
 * Lord Marcos Craumerdaun
 * Lord Mikaal Dannihyr
 * Lady Jazzomyn Gheldieg
 * Lord Tanis Keltronn
 * Lord Jharvex Krimmevol
 * Lord Bhaem Shumokh
 * General Labak Craumerdaun (advisor)
 * Herald Swanmantle, Ard Roton (advisor)

Trade
Eshpurta was known as the "Shield City" because it had more troops stationed there than anywhere else in Amn. The business of the city largely revolved around the military with hundreds of blacksmiths, weaponsmiths, armorers, leatherworkers, stablekeepers, etc. Large mining operations pulled iron and nickel out of the Troll Mountains to feed the smelters and ultimately produce the trappings of martial might. Chief exports were arms, armor, military equipment and training, mercenaries, and iron ore. On the softer side, one ward of the city was home to sculptors, artisans, and musicians.