Arbites control the many gates to this sector keeping out unwanted visitors. A senior Adept from the Sub-Sector Capitol has theoretical command over most of the Imperial officials through in practice most of them follow the commands of their own orders and ministries. Puerto d'Morsus boasts a small Imperial quarter where the countless arms of the Administrum keep watch on this half of the world. On a clear day he can see the lights of the northern hives on the horizon. His palace sits on the highest peak overlooking the city. He has authority over the entire region, within the limits set by the Governor and the Imperium itself of course. Less important functionaries much make do with town cars or armored limosines.Īs the capital of the southern region it is ruled by the Baron d'Morsus, usually a cousin or sibling of the Governor.
Skimmers and fliers land in their gardens to whisk important men to their destinations without having to endure the indignity of the streets.
High walls and even flickering void shields protect them from criminals, cults and assassins. Uphill from the main city can be found the villas and palaces of the rich and powerful. Above them tower the banks and trading houses the conduct this eternal dance. The streets are always clogged with overloaded cargo carriers, armored caravans returning from the interior, underpowered motor carts making deliveries and street vendors trying to make a living. Markets surround the transit hub where millions of thrones change hands daily to keep the wheels of commerce and industry moving. A mid-sized space port sees several cargo shuttles leave daily carrying certain rare herbs and animal pelts to orbiting traders. The center of the city is a sprawling transit center where caravans, airships, ocean vessels and orbital shuttles compete for space as they move their cargos. The city is cresent-shaped following the shape of the bay and sandwiched between the ocean before it and the mountains to its rear. It is said their burial mound became the site of the Baron's palace. The ominous name is attributed to the legions of prisoners and exiles sent to carve the city out of the primeval jungles millennia ago. With over ten million people it is the fourth largest city on Kharib, and the largest city on the southern continent. From here ocean-going vessels move raw materials to the north and bring finished goods to the south. Located on the southern continent of the world of Kharib, Puerto d'Morsus (or Port of Pain in the vernacular) is a valuable gateway to the forests, farms and mines of the south.
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