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The city is built at the head of the river [[Lynsk]], within a huge lagoon that shelters it from the cold sea and the flesh-melting winds of [[Chaos]] that blow from the north. The docklands are built on a sizable island, connected to the main city by a fabulous timber bridge. The city is protected by walls of solid timber, and from its great bronze gates winds a single dangerous path towards the city of [[Middenheim]] in [[the Empire]].
 
The city is built at the head of the river [[Lynsk]], within a huge lagoon that shelters it from the cold sea and the flesh-melting winds of [[Chaos]] that blow from the north. The docklands are built on a sizable island, connected to the main city by a fabulous timber bridge. The city is protected by walls of solid timber, and from its great bronze gates winds a single dangerous path towards the city of [[Middenheim]] in [[the Empire]].
  
The city was formerly named "'''Norvard'''", being the capital of the [[Ungol]] people. It was the largest city of the region and was later conquered by the [[Gospodar]]s and renamed "Erengrad". With the regular transit of ships bringing trade goods from the [[Old World]], [[Norsca]], and even from the [[New World]], the city slowly grew both in size and importance becoming an important centre of international trade. {{Fn|1a}}
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Each year the [[Kurgan]] and [[Kyazak]] raid the lands of Kislev and each incursion is getting nearer and nearer to the surrounding settlements and suburbs of Erengrad. Nevertheless its defenders manage to push them back every year.
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==Government==
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Over the last century or so, the guilds of the city have been growing steadily more powerful and important with the boyars distanced themselves from the details of trade.  The guilds eventually accepted more direct control from the Tzarina in return for increased powers over the city and have begun to steadily supplant the boyars in government but the boyars do not particularly like being brushed aside. {{Fn|1b}}
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==History==
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The city was formerly named "'''Norvard'''", being the capital of the [[Ungol]] people. It was the largest city of the region and was later conquered by the [[Gospodar]]s under the first [[Tzarina]], [[Shoika]] and renamed ''Erengrad''.{{Fn|1b}} With the regular transit of ships bringing trade goods from the [[Old World]], [[Norsca]], and even from the [[New World]], the city slowly grew both in size and importance becoming an important centre of international trade. {{Fn|1a}}{{Fn|1b}}
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During the [[Storm of Chaos]], the city was brutally sacked, the city levelled and thousands of inhabitants killed before the Chaos horde moved on. Rebuilding has proceeded more quickly in Erengrad than almost anywhere else with building materials scavenged from the ruins or brought in by traders. Both the guilds and boyars had grand plans for redesigning the city, making it more beautiful and welcoming to traders but each started work on their own ideas. {{Fn|1b}}
  
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==Locations==
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* '''Harbour'''
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==Trade==
 
Slaves, gems, and precious metals are common trade items here. Even though Kislev doesn't maintain a regular navy, many of the trade ships that come to Erengrad are armed and can be drafted into military service by the ruler of Kislev when needed.{{Fn|1a}}
 
Slaves, gems, and precious metals are common trade items here. Even though Kislev doesn't maintain a regular navy, many of the trade ships that come to Erengrad are armed and can be drafted into military service by the ruler of Kislev when needed.{{Fn|1a}}
  
Each year the [[Kurgan]] and [[Kyazak]] raid the lands of Kislev and each incursion is getting nearer and nearer to the surrounding settlements and suburbs of Erengrad. Nevertheless its defenders manage to push them back every year.
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Historically Pirates found it was much easier to sail to Erengrad than to pretend to be legitimate in order to sneak into other ports. {{Fn|1b}}
  
 
== Sources ==
 
== Sources ==

Revision as of 15:47, 3 August 2020

A map of the city.[1b]

Erengrad is one of Kislev's three largest cities. Located on the coast of the Sea of Claws, it is the country's major seaport. [1a]

Overview

The city is built at the head of the river Lynsk, within a huge lagoon that shelters it from the cold sea and the flesh-melting winds of Chaos that blow from the north. The docklands are built on a sizable island, connected to the main city by a fabulous timber bridge. The city is protected by walls of solid timber, and from its great bronze gates winds a single dangerous path towards the city of Middenheim in the Empire.

Each year the Kurgan and Kyazak raid the lands of Kislev and each incursion is getting nearer and nearer to the surrounding settlements and suburbs of Erengrad. Nevertheless its defenders manage to push them back every year.

Government

Over the last century or so, the guilds of the city have been growing steadily more powerful and important with the boyars distanced themselves from the details of trade. The guilds eventually accepted more direct control from the Tzarina in return for increased powers over the city and have begun to steadily supplant the boyars in government but the boyars do not particularly like being brushed aside. [1b]

History

The city was formerly named "Norvard", being the capital of the Ungol people. It was the largest city of the region and was later conquered by the Gospodars under the first Tzarina, Shoika and renamed Erengrad.[1b] With the regular transit of ships bringing trade goods from the Old World, Norsca, and even from the New World, the city slowly grew both in size and importance becoming an important centre of international trade. [1a][1b]

During the Storm of Chaos, the city was brutally sacked, the city levelled and thousands of inhabitants killed before the Chaos horde moved on. Rebuilding has proceeded more quickly in Erengrad than almost anywhere else with building materials scavenged from the ruins or brought in by traders. Both the guilds and boyars had grand plans for redesigning the city, making it more beautiful and welcoming to traders but each started work on their own ideas. [1b]

Locations

  • Harbour

Trade

Slaves, gems, and precious metals are common trade items here. Even though Kislev doesn't maintain a regular navy, many of the trade ships that come to Erengrad are armed and can be drafted into military service by the ruler of Kislev when needed.[1a]

Historically Pirates found it was much easier to sail to Erengrad than to pretend to be legitimate in order to sneak into other ports. [1b]

Sources

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Kislev
Units Boyar - Druzhina - Elemental Bear - Great Sabre-toothed Snow Leopard - Gryphon Legion - Frost Maiden - Frost Wyrm - Hag Witches - Ice Guard - Ice Witch - Kossar - Kreml Guard - Little Grom - Patriarch - Streltsi - Trained Bears - Ungol Horse Archer - War Bear Rider - War Sled - Winged Lancer
Characters Alexis Romanoff - Boris Ursus - Daryna Borinado Bokha - Evegena Boradin - Feydaj - Gospodar IV - Hethis Chaq - Igor the Terrible - Katarin - Kattarin - Katrina Volkova - Kazahaila Yevschenko - Kostaltyn - Mishenka Romanoff - Miska the Slaughterer - Mother Ostankya - Nadyezhda Dochtalika Vdovyn - Naryska Leysa - Nyvena - Oleg Kuryitsin - Petr Ilanovich Chesnekov - Raiza - Saronovich - Sergei Bukharin - Shoika - Sofia - Subotan - Ulrika Magdova - Vajena Ursolavnuka - Valdos Uvetovsk - Vladimir Bokha - Vladimira Tchaikofiev‎‎ - Weiran - Yuri Barkov
Towns and Cities Chernozavtra - Erengrad - Gerslev - Great Rasputia - Kharakorsi - Kislev - Praag - Zamoski
Images - Miniatures - Vehicles