Kala Astanals

Kala Astanals

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A Map of Kala Astanals

Country	Tsardom of Ortalyk
Region	Astanals District
Leader	Evnika Ayzhan
Government	Governor
Controlled by	Tsardom of Ortalyk
Population	77,779
Features	Coastal port, River port, City walls, Citadel, Market, Temple, Shanty town

Kala Astanals is the capitol city of Ortalyk set in the in the Astanals District. It is home to both the local city government and the seat of power of Ortalyk. Built in concentric rings, the centermost area of the city is Zhurek Palace, home of the reigning monarch Czar Batil Zhurek. More than 77,000 souls inhabit the city, making it the most metropolitan of the entire country of Ortalyk.

Government

While Kala Astanals is the seat of both national and regional politics, local politics are also a tradition of the city. With over 77,000 residents, the mundane governance of city defenses, sewage and water systems, trash and refuse collection, not to mention the building and maintenance of roads, city walls, administrative buildings

Local administration of Kala Astanals is led by its governor Lord Evnika Ayzhan, an appointee of the Tsar Batil Zhurek. The Governor of Kala Astanals is typically been appointed by dint of their administrative abilities rather than their abilities in battle, as is more common with governors away from the capitol.

Geography

KKala Astanals on the River Astanals

Kala Astanals is located on the delta of the River Astanals in eastern Ortalyk. It's coastal location has enabled the creation of a huge seaport that conducts trade around the world.

Amenities

Kala Astanals is home to nearly every amenity available to humankind and likely many other races as well. Highlights include:

• Zhurek Palace: The home of Czar Batil Zhurek and traditional home of the Zhurek Dynasty.
• Grand Temple of Woden: The largest known temple to Woden on Otan.

Inns and Taverns

• The Crown and I - An inn and tavern frequented by upper level Ortalyk military figures.
• Admiral's Fancy - An inn and tavern frequented by upper level Ortalyk navy figures.
• Hare of the Dog - An inn and tavern frequented by notable sea and land traders.
• Kala Kaboom - a popular local tavern.

Amenities

Kala Astanals has a number of goods and services. Venues include:

Local Factions and Personalities

Factions

• Temple of Woden - The leaders of the Temple of Woden faction reside in Kala Astanals.
• Fists of Woden - The leaders of an offshoot faction of purist Woden-worshiping monks.

Personalities

• Evnika Ayzhan - Evnika Ayzhan has been appointed Governor by the Tsar of Ortalyk. It is a lifetime appointment.
• Taymas Gulnur - Taymas Gulnur has been appointed the Captain of the Kala Astanals City Guard, which is a position usually granted by the Governor of Kala Astanals or the Boyar of Astanals District. The Captain of the Guard is responsible for the policing of the city within and the safety of the city from invaders without.
• Abruy Dilshat - Abruy Dilshat has been appointed the High Priest of the Grand Temple of Woden. The High Priest is responsible the maintenance of the word of Woden throughout the city. They generally receive their position through long service with the temple.

References

• Map of Kala Astanals

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