(population: 48,000) Located on the Pirate Coast, Rastios is the capital of the Kingdom of Serathyr and one of the world's greatest seaports.
In terms of importance and wealth, this immense seaport is second only to the Orellian city of Ordana.
Rastios was once the busiest seaport in the world, but it is now in decline because of competition from Natharos, and the busy Rennsfari ports to the south.
Despite the competition, all manner of human goods from Westvale Island, elvish goods from the Melinar Forest, and even exotic Eloysian goods from Azoria still make their way here daily, filling the city's teeming markets and bazaars.
Although most traffic to Rastios arrives via its vast harbor, the city is also accessible via the Olde Peninsula Road, which connects it to Saltmarsh.
Overlooking the entire city from atop a massive slab of salt-encrusted rock, is the impregnable fortress of Iron Crown Keep; which is presently home to King Doran Hansafar II.
Rastios is one the busiest seaports on Oris. on any given day, as many as 700 merchant vessels can be found in the city's sprawling harbor.
Merchant vessels from far-away pets such as: Akros, Elsareth, Freeport, Kingsport, Natharos, Pikes Ferry, Sathay, Sasserine, all Seven Cities of Brass, Shard, Tymor, and Wyn Falas.
This grand city is currently governed by Duke Vharan Almeda.
Local History
In the early Third Age, the this region was populated by tribes of the Mazareen; a Ralani ethnic group. The Mazareen established a small settlement here, which soon grew in both size and importance, and eventually became the capital of the lost Kingdom of Ralas.
After the collapse of the kingdom of Ralas, following the War of the Celadon, Rastios became the capital of the newly established kingdom of Serathyr.
