Port Nyanzaru

Port Nyanzaru ) was a port in northern Chult that was an Amnish colony until at least 1479 DR, but gained independence sometime in the late 1480s DR. It was the major trading center for all of Chult.

Geography
The small port city was located on the Bay of Chult at the mouth of the River Soshenstar.

Government
By 1479 DR, Amn controlled all mercantile activities in the city, and people unaffiliated with a trading company were forced to live in shantytowns outside the walls.

Sometime in the late 1480s or early 1490s DR, the city won its independence from Amn due to the influence of a consortium of Chultan traders backed by the Triceratops Society. With help from the Society, the traders then rose to the title of merchant princes and ruled the city in a council where each had equal vote.

By the late 1480s or early 1490s DR, the seven merchant princes of Port Nyanzaru were:


 * Ekene-Afa
 * Ifan Talro'a
 * Jessamine
 * Jobal
 * Kwayothé
 * Wakanga O'Tamu
 * Zhanthi

Trade
A wide variety of both mundane and exotic goods could be found in Port Nyanzaru. The majority of foreign trade within the city took place in the Grand Souk. Traders from up and down the Sword Coast came to this market to buy timber, spices, medicines concocted from jungle plants, dinosaur skulls and claws, iron, tiger pelts, carved ivory, Batiri and grung handiwork, colored feathers, tropical fruit, monkeys, plesiosaur meat, and all the other riches of Chult.

In the city's jewel market, the rich supply of jewels jug out of Chult's mines were bought and sold, but many other rare luxury items were also traded here.

The residents of Port Nyanzaru shopped for their daily needs at the Red Bazaar. These included locally produced meat, vegetables, tropical fruit, tej, light tropical clothing, insect repellent, rain catchers, and other household goods. The buyers and sellers in the Red Bazaar were predominantly locals.

The merchant princes of Nyanzaru had specific monopolies on all merchandise sold in the city. Individuals in need of gear or supplies had to deal through these individuals directly or their consortiums indirectly. The only alternative was to resort to the black markets in Malar's Throat or Tiryki Anchorage.

Defenses
The port was protected by a high stone wall and designed with defense as a priority, due to the many pirates in the waters of the Shining Sea.

Rumors
While unconfirmed, it was thought that the harbormaster in control in the late 14 century DR paid tribute to a powerful dragon turtle living in the Bay of Chult. In exchange for this monthly pay, the dragon turtle kept all other sea monsters from harming the port and hindering trade.

Inhabitants
Port Nyanzaru was inhabited largely by humans of chultan descent. A few tabaxi lived in the city, working as minstrels or guides. guides out of Port Nyanzaru. Chultan Shield dwarves lived in the port, including albino dwarves. Yuan-Ti spies resided in Port Nyanzaru, keeping a wary eye on the merchant princes, would-be treasure hunters, and adventurers.

Organizations
The Triceratops Society was very active in Port Nyranzaru, controlling the unloading and loading of all cargo at the docks. They kept tabs on all visitors coming ashore, especially if a visitor was suspected of being a mage or carrying magical items. If the visitor headed off into the jungle, the Society would send agents to notify the surrounding villages.

Appearances

 * Tomb of Annihilation