Gabdaenl

Gabdaenl''' is a large port city and the capital of the Duchy of Marisain, a dependency in Tarlan, located on the eastern coast of the island. The population of Gabdaenl is approximately 29,000 making it the second largest city in Tarlan.

Gabdaenl is ruled and governed by the Duke of Marisain who resides in Llayydn Castle, the main keep of the city.

History
Gabdaenl was founded in 140 (Year of the New Dawn) by Tordevan settlers, of which mostly came from what is now Kanvarn. Over time Gabdaenl, then called Gengniris, grew to become a major city, of which's fleets controlled and patrolled the Inner Seas.

Gabdaenl's succsess eventually caught the attention of Tarlan in 645, and an invasion of the island was initiated leading to the Duchy of Marisain being established, a Tarlan dependency.

As Gabdaenl grew, it shifted hands many times between the kingdoms of Tarlan, Konisc, Erandithiros and Aeros. During this time, a large amount of migrants from across Indarus came to live and trade in the city, increasing its population by hundreds.

The Catacombs of Gabdaenl
Built by Tordevan settlers to house their dead, the Catacombs of Gabdaenl is a city in of itself, spanning almost the entire settlement's size underground.

Saint Grypraig Cathedral
This huge cathedral is an architectural marvel being built 5 years after Tarlan's annexation of the island. It is the 2nd largest Cathedral in Erinthos, the largest being in Kayyl.

Gabdaenl Port
Gabdaenl Port is a thriving harbor seeing hundreds of boats and ships docking, unloading and sailing off everyday bringing migrants, pilgrims and goods to the city.

Hyyfd Lighthouse
A huge tower built on an island near Gabdaenl's port, Hyyfd Lighthouse was built by the Tordevan settlers and is clearly Kanvarn design

Llayydn Castle
Llayydn Castle was a large fort built in the centre of Gabdaenl by Tarlan settlers. It is the home of the Duke of Marisain and is heavily guarded.

The Elven District
The Elven District is a section of the city that houses the many elves living in Gabdaenl. Men are discoraged to go inside the district in case the elves feel insulted, however this was decreed by the non-elven governors of Gabdaenl.