Soniel

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Background

The region of Soniel is one of the two main entry-points to the Dark Isle (the other being Ecsetuah) and is well guarded and fortified. It has been the landing point for many invasion attempts by Arcachon's enemies, including the Highland Empire which no longer exists, and more recently by Arcaea. The religion of the people is Adgharhinism. The Flag of Soniel is a Black Anvil on a Red Field.

Soniel is known as "The Anvil of the Dark Isle" because armies shatter on its defenses. The people of Soniel are a hard breed, proud of their history. Fanatical in devotion to their religion of Adgharhinism, they think most fellow Arcachonites as soft and regard other nationalities and religions with condescension at best, contempt and hatred at worst. They make good soldiers and regard their leader, the Marquis of Soniel, with almost religious awe, equal in stature to the Ruler of Arcachon.

Description

The town of Soniel, is a coastal port with a good harbour. To the west lies the road to Ecsetuah. To the north the highway stretches through Rrerat all the way to the capitol of Enlod. The town glowers south across the narrow straits that separate the island from the mainland region of Unotosa.

The town is foremost a military base and then a trading town, and typically is home to many militia. It holds a central fortified Headquarters and Administration area, surrounded by many barracks. These barracks are only partially filled by the vast militia until wartime, when they then will fill with visiting troops. The bay is long and sandy, rising to tall cliffs on both sides. These cliffs make landing impossible anywhere except in the bay of Soniel. However the bay itself is too long to fortify completely, therefore the town is protected only by modest walls reinforced in places by forts and towers. There is a lighthouse to guide ships into the harbour at night.

Economy

The economy of Soniel is built on the huge fishing fleet, which provides enough food for the region and for export, and also on trade. Soniel is home to many craftsmen and traders, and goods from foreign parts and various parts of the Dark Isle change hands for gold in the shaded markets and canteenas of the merchant quarter. Ships and sailors from many realms can be seen in the harbour.