The City Of Asgalun

Asgalun is the capital of Pelishtia and Shem’s most important seaport. Built on the mouth of a river amid the Libnum Hills, Asgalun lies on the coast of Shem on one of its few natural harbors. The reeking alleys and narrow, winding streets move travelers through older, decaying sectors of the city to newer, respectable portions. The city is a contrast of splendor and decay. Opulent palaces of the wealthy and sumptuous temples to horrible, squat Shemitish gods sit amid crumbling ruins of buildings from forgotten ages.

Bęlit, the Queen of the Black Coast, was descended from Asgalanim kings.

The inner city is built behind great walls of sun-dried brick and is forbidden to commoners who are not servants to the rich and have not a pass. The king and his nobles dwell in their lavish palaces and pleasure houses within the forbidden section with their mercenary defenders. Canals bring water from the river to the inner city.

Asgalun is home to 40,450 people, although many villages and seventeen towns pay tribute to this powerful metropolis. The city employs mercenary Kushites to support its Pelishtim Asshuri.