Immilmar

Immilmar was the capital city of Rashemen and seat of power for the nation's Iron Lord. Beyond its political importance as the heart of Rashemen, it was perhaps most famous for its great crafters, whose goods were renowned across the Unapproachable East and the Cold Lands.

Description
At the center of Immilmar was the Lord's citadel, built with the help of the mighty Wychlaran. Around the keep was the central part of Immilmar, that comprised stone buildings that were only found in the country's large cities. While the city's heart bustled with the stone and iron industry for which the city was famous, it was a charming part of the city that was highlighted by footpaths that wound around emerging saplings.

The homes that were built farther-out were constructed like those found throughout the rest of Rashemen: wood-and-stone lodges that featured steep-sloped roofs. The waterfront on the western side of the city was a pleasing locale that was always active with fishers and other boat-faring folk.

Geography
The city was set upon the western coast of Rashemen, overlooking the great Lake Ashane.

Government
While Immilmar and the entire nation of Rashemen were ruled by the Iron Lord, known by Rashemaar as the Huphrong, the true power was held by the Wychlaran. It was by their permission that the great warrior-rulers were able to wield their power.

Trade
Merchants and traders from Thesk and the Cold Lands regularly traveled throughout Immilmar, selling wares and goods from their respective homes. Similarly, traders and fisherman from nearby Rashemaar villages come to the city to earn their keep.

Immilmar was renowned for its craftspeople that specialized in working with wood, leather, and iron.

Defenses
In addition to the 60 or so berserkers from the local lodges, Immilmar was defended by Iron Lord's Guard, a military group of approximate 1800 warriors.

History
The city was partially flood in the, when agents of Thay melted a portion of the glacier that covered the Icerim Mountains.

Some years later gangs of murderers somehow teleported into Immilmar and began slaying important city leaders. They were defeated in short order by the resident berserkers.

Notable Locations

 * Businesses:
 * Carvers' Hall, the guildhouse of the city's skilled artisans.
 * Blackstone House, the finest inn of the city that catered to foreign traders.
 * Guardian Witch, a cozy inn that catered to local fishers.


 * Landmarks:
 * City Market, the bustling covered market in which anyone could buy local goods or products imported from outlanders.
 * Communal longhouse, a feasting all and venue for the meetings of the local elders.
 * Iron Lord's castle, the great stone fortress of the Iron Lord and home to his family.
 * Smith's Quarter, an area of Immilmar highlighted by the numerous smithies, including that of Tholli Ironweaver.
 * Witches Hall, the sacred meeting place of the city's hathrans.


 * Temples:
 * House of Bhalla, a holy house of Bhalla that ensured that the worship of the goddess did not stray too far from official doctrine.

Inhabitants
Along with the great trading city of Mulptan, Immilmar was one locale in Rashemen where outlanders were welcome. Rashemaar leaders even allowed councilors from nearby nations such as Aglarond, Damara, and Impiltur to take up residence within their nations' embassies.

Immilmar housed a number of lodge-houses of the Rashemaar berserkers, including those of the Goblin, Great Stag, and Owlbear lodges.

Notable Inhabitants

 * Othlor Fydra night-Tree, leader of the city's Wychlaran and advisor to the Iron Lord.
 * Rindala Shardroon, the sage of Immilmar.