Arqas

Arqas, often called 'The Jewel-Case Of Medratheer', is a large and prosperous city. Much of its fortune comes from the refinement and sale of Ashwater Pearls, harvested from the oceanside cliffs of Arqas by their intrepid league of Rockscalers. In addition to pearls, Arqas also takes large shipments of inicidentally-mined gems from the Charstone Mines to feed its premiere jewelry industry.

The city is lead by two Duchesses, nieces of King Syron. Aladira Coine is the face of the city leadership, handling much of the day-to-day running of Arqas, her sister, Noma, is an elusive figure who spends much of her time outside of Arqas. When she is in the city, she is stationed on the campus of the School of Spheres.

In addition to its jewelry industry and magic school, Arqas is otherwise known for its architecture, beautfully reworking the ruins of the unknown and ancient city on which it was built, Kazeen's Menagerie of Unique and Exotic Pets and The First Temple of Astilaboor