Surkh

Surkh is a small city on the north shore of the Deepwash in the shadow of the Deepwing Mountains in the Vilhon Reach. The lizardfolk here keep to themselves, though they have good relations with the Emerald Enclave, Lachom, Nimpeth and Lheshayl.

Government
Surkh is ruled by King Griss'tok a lizardfolk barbarian. He seldom sees visitors and speaks only draconic. He is well known for eating folks convicted of serious crimes.

Description
Most of the lizardfolk dwell in houses fashioned of baked mudbricks bulit around shades communal pools.

The Arena of Scales is a vast amphitheater in the heart of the city, fashioned to look like a circle of carved stone dinosaurs with their necks, limbs and tails intertwined. Gladiatoral events are held here once a tenday.

The Shrine of the First Lizard is a large temple of Tiamat beneath the city streets.

Trade Routes
There are no trade routes that pass through Surkh.

Trivia
Folk throughout the Vilhon Reach fear this city and it's man eating lizardfolk.

A large, ancient dragon turtle, known as the Dragon of the Deeps lives in the Deepwash near the city. Many in Surkh regard death in its jaws as an honor.