Suldolphor

A metropolis of over 140 thousand, Suldolphor is the Istanbul of Faerun – its place between the Shining Sea and The Lake of Steam has made it a very important city, and the taxes it levees on the shipping business has made it a very wealthy city. Far removed from Calimport, it stays a membercity of the nation so it is simply left alone. It is the second largest and most important city in Calimsham, after Calimport itself.

The city is a sprawl of a complex, with wards set-up very similar to Calimport. It rivals the capital for trade, wealth, culture, and availability of resources.

Leaders
The Olanger is the title given to the leader of the city, currently 51 year old Emed Usko [NG Sor4/Clr3/Mys8]. The title is held until death. Emed became Olanger in 1373, when his predecessor was murdered by his rivals and a group of Zhentarim. Emed is a accomplished cleric of Sune and spellcaster, and has used his powers to help Suldolphor heal from those turbulent times.

Emed is not married, but maintains a Harem of 10 women. At his age, these women are more escorts than anything, and range in age from 17 to 54. The members of the Harem are treated with as much respect as Uraj himself is, and are given the title Odalai.

Emed is served by 4 advisers, titled Viziers. Each maintains and advises on an aspect of the city, and each has a central office near the Olanger's Palace in the center of the city. The Viziers are chosen by the Olanger himself. Likewise, the Olanger is often chosen from the pool of Viziers by the Syl-Pasha.


 * Arack Rakez [LG Ari10/Rog5] is the Vizier of Commerce. He had a great disadvantage coming into his position, as his predecessor was chiefly to blame for the death of the Olanger. He has excelled in his position, however, and has been steadfast, honest, and popular with the cityfolk.  A genius with numbers, he controls the taxes and shipping in the city.  His office is a lush and large establishment.


 * Reginald Quincey Muldoon is the Vizier of Peace. He is in charge of the defense of the city and, along with Constable Raahmid Basha, the law and order and justice of the city.  Reginald is a spellcaster, and has thus changed the view of magic and defense in the city.  He obtained his position by helping to uncover the plot to kill the former Olanger.  His office is a giant stone structure with few windows and a maze like interior.  Reginald is always dressed in his finest, and although looked upon as a little snooty by the public, is well respected.


 * Sydar the Wise [N Wiz 18] is the Vizier of Magics and Religion.  His office is the smallest, but most feel it is the most welcoming.  Sydar is a very old wizard, some say older than a human should be.  Sydar is originally from the north, but came to Suldolphor and befriended Emed before he became Olanger.  Sydar is soft spoken, but quick to act.  He works closely with Reginald in the defense of the city, but the two also exhibit a "friendly" rivalry.


 * Finally, there is Yasheira Say’kal, [LG Ari5/Mon10] the Vizier of the People. Yasheira advises Uraj on matters of education, health, labor and the general state of the large population of Suldolphor.  Yasheira is the most influential woman in the city, and as such has been the target of bias and hatred.  That being said, she is usually the most prominent of the Viziers, appearing in public very often.  Her office is the newest in Vizier Square, and is often mistaken for a normal dwelling.

Named Taverns

 * The Screaming Eagle Tavern – one of the most popular Taverns in the metropolis, the Eagle is a huge establishment taking up half a city block. It is fair priced and friendly.  The owner and head barman is named Marrin Shoos, a gruff but kind man who never forgets a face.


 * The Yellow Bellied Newt – a scurvy establishment near the Dock Ward, popular with sailors and merchants. The building is actually not a bad establishment, and the food is decent, but cheap.  The owner is a half orc named Throog, who takes pleasure in disposing with people who get out of hand.


 * The Feathered Fancy – One of the many plush establishments in the city, the Fancy is frequented by the upper crust of the city, including the (male) Viziers. The owner is a beautiful female elf named Salara, who is often seen lounging in her establishment, waited on by many.


 * The Laughing Mermaid - A dump of a place, where brawls, depravity, robbery, and even murder has been known to happen.  It is said you can smell the Mermaid before you approach her.  The owner and head barman, Jerl Marnton, is a hardy and stout man who doesn’t care what happens in his place as long as he earns a profit, he is not arrested, and his place isn’t totally destroyed.


 * The One-Eyed Bear - The highest class establishment near the docks.


 * Patty O'Fridays - A rather Plush establishment near the center of the city.

Major Temples

 * Waukeen – The Wall of Coins - Master Alevessar Indo - This is the largest temple in the city.
 * Valkur – The Calming Wind - Master Danar Eld [Male Half-Elf NG Cleric 19] - This temple is the largest to Valkur in Faerun, and is the tallest structure in the city. A wise and kind man, Danar Eld is the most senior cleric in the city, but spends much of his time monitoring the followers of Umberlee.
 * Umberlee – Darkwave Hall - Mistress Sheveya Skeled [Human Female CE Cleric 16] - The witch queen of the sea as she is sometimes referred to as, Sheveya is an evil woman to the core.  She uses promises of pain and death to sailors who do not pay her goddess for her protection, and is constantly at odds with Danar for worshipers and dominance over the ships that make harbor in the city.  This temple is made entirely out of black and purple marbleish rock, said to be harvested from the depths of the Shinng Sea.
 * Gond – The Consecrate - Master Lorn Kimer
 * Sharess – The House of the Purple Cloak - Mistress Elana Shyr
 * Sune – The Theater of Joy - Master Taiz Rourk
 * Ilmater – Hall of the Arch - Master Osar Kalliff [Human Male LG Cleric 12]
 * Lathander – The Rose-Crowned Tower - Mistress Aldia Jaran [Human Female LG Cleric 11]
 * Beshaba – The Deep House of Doom - Master Dynos

Events in Current Timeline

 * In 1373 DR, a battle between the Calimsham Navy and the Rundeen Consortium Fleet occurred a few miles southwest of the Straits of Suldolphor. Known as the "Battle of the Strait," the result was a near total loss on both sides, as the influence of a rogue ship captain by Fedallah and a mysterious hurricane led to near total destruction.
 * Two weeks after the battle, plans for a temple to Bane were approved by the Olanger - construction started shortly thereafter.
 * Months later, a plot between the temple, the Zhentarim, and the White Ravens of Sembia was uncovered. The Olanger was killed, and the Vizier of Commerce, one Aseir Rein, tried to take control of the city.  Thanks to the intervention of several heroes, the plot was foiled, but not before a large portion of the city and the castle of the Olanger itself was completely destroyed.

See Also: Black Diamond, Shining Sea and A Bridge Between Troubled Waters.