Specularum

"'I remember my first time in Specularum: the silver waters of Mirror Bay; the elegant towers of King Stefan’s Castle; the buildings of wood, plaster, and stone; and the cobbled roads.""And the stench and noise, of course, more overpowering than a convocation of dragons. You put that many humans in one spot and you shouldn’t be surprised by the result.'""—Joshuan Gallidox, halfling adventurer"Built just west of the point where the Highreach river enters the sea, Specularum is a trade city, with a good harbor, ample accommodations for traders and other visitors, and most of the comforts of civilization.

The city is surrounded by the farmlands of the estate of Marilenev, and the lands of Baron Vorloi border the Estate of Marilenev to the southeast.

Ruler
Duke Stefan Karameikos II. Day-to-day activities are handled by the Townsmaster, Lord Lucas Tormandros. Additional political power lies in the Merchant's' Guild, in the Church, and in the wealthy families such as the Vorloi, Radu and Torenescu clans.

Population
Not certain; the last accurate census was 15 years ago, and Specularum then had a population of about 50,000. It is certainly greater now. Specularum is the largest city in Karameikos

Neighborhoods
Take a look at the map of Specularum. Several neighborhoods are mentioned on it, and are described below. Bricktop

Duke's Park

Duke's Stronghold

Foreign Quarter

The Hill

Lesser Merchant District

Merchant District

The Nest

North End

Old Quarter

South End

Trader's Corridor

Westron Alley

Specific Locations
There are also several specific sites mentioned on the map.

Bricktop Road

Duke's Wall

Duke's Road

The Duke's Residence (High Palace)

The Garrison

Granaries

The Grand Market

The Hightower

Low Palace

Naval Docks

Old Wall

Street of Dreams

Westron Road

Ambassadors' Quarters

HJill Makrer

Black-Heart Lily

"The Palace"

North Market

Radu Territory

Torenescu Terriotry

Navy Shipguilders

Guardhorses

The House of ALya

Great Church of Karameikos

Great Church of Traladara

Hall of the Order of the Griffon

Magicians' Guild Hall