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-======Markduk====== 
  
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-=====General Location Description===== 
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-==== Geography ==== 
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-Markduk resides on a peninsula, officialy known as the Ergo peninsula. Though it is colloquially known as Death's Corridor, due to it containing the vast desert of Kroan. The bay next to which the city sits is known to the locals as Timber Bay, likely because of the vast stores of sunken ships resting in its depths.  
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-====General City Description==== 
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-Markduk is what you might expect of a port town run by scoundrels, ruffians, and other members of societies underbelly. It's streets are poorly cobbled, often with potholes and sections where no one had bothered to upgrade them from dirt paths. It's buildings range from the most ramshackle of sheds one could find located in the outskirts of the city, to a few larger and, by comparison, extravagant houses scattered around the city center. These larger buildings, of course, belong to the various pirate captains that call the port home. Throughout the city one could find all manor of seedy practices, from gambling dens, to brothels, to more inns, taverns, and bars than one would expect to find in a city of this size. The layout of buildings around the city center is at best disorderly, which quickly devolves to haphazard as you head towards the edge of town. The town hall is currently the largest building in town. Standing at three stories tall and crafted of actual stone, the mayors stay here for their short tenure.  
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-====City Atmosphere and Culture==== 
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-If you've ever had a friend who would rob you blind and probably stab you in a dark alley, you either have a terrible choice of friends or are an adventurer. You would, however, understand the kind of place Markduk tends to be. Strangely enough, there is a certain honor amongst these thieves.   
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-The city is constantly shifting and changing as people come and go with the tides. The official population ranges, but the actual number currently there tends to be in actuality much higher. Influxes in population drive a bit of expansion for the city, before slowing as people head back out. The result is that many of the building have no permanent occupants, and several fall into disrepair. The cities populace is comprised of people's of all races, and several walks of life. Most all are treated fairly, as most do not see themselves as too far above the others, though "fairly" in this case often means that no one race is subject to a disproportionate amount of robberies.  
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-Due to it being a pirate town, the various crews that make home there posses a certain air of significance, similar to the noble families of more respectable cities. The more wealth, men, and power a certain crew has accumulated the more prestige they have.  
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-Currently, the town's pirate crews operate completely independently of the actual towns government, mostly paying lip service to the mayor while following their own agendas. They recognize the port town as neutral territory, and as such manage to get along well enough. Violating this agreement can result in various punishments meted out by the other crews.  
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-The town has a sizable portion of people who follow Neptune, and as sailors many have great respect for Neptunites. They often make offerings and pray to Neptune before voyages.  
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-Many of this town's supplies come from plunder brought in by pirates. A few trusted merchants are given permission to dock due to a mutual agreement for lower prices and protection from piracy.  
-=====Notable Features===== 
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-====The docks==== 
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-Contrasted to the rest of the city, the docks are practically extravagant. Comparable to something you would find in a city several times larger, they easily contain the various fleets of ships, as well as having dry dock facilities for repairs and maintenance. Each pirate crew maintains a warehouse next to the dock, which are agreed to be inviolable territory.   
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-====Temple of Neptune==== 
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-This building is a single story stone building, located on the shore. Though not staffed by any current priests, many of the towns residents visit to pay their respects.  
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-====The Sailors Bargain==== 
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-Simply called the Barge by locals, this is the largest bar in town. It is a wooden structure 2 stories tall, and offers rooms upstairs. It has the largest selection of drinks, and is regarded to have the best quality (read, least watered down) alcohol. Many crews come here to celebrate achievements and successfull ventures. It is owned by a kindly and unassuming woman named Catia. She has the respect of many of the towns residents, and is a shrewd businesswoman. It is often very unwise to stir up trouble in her establishment. 
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