Manas Kira
pop 7,000
Major Trade : Magical Goods
Owner : Manas Kira

 

It's a strange place once founded by a mage named Manas Kira. Beyond memory Manas Kira has existed.

The unconfirmed story is that the magical town is thousands of years old. It started with one house in the middle of the woods built by a mage, possibly a relative to Mulla Xul. The mage was running from persecution before magic ever existed. Over time the mage would discover a spell to change his appearance and started finding apprentices throughout the world. Many would come study the secret magic being taught in the house deep in the woods. Overtime more would come to learn the secret magic of the mage and they would expand the house. Year of students and expansion brought it to what it is now, a huge villa.

After the mage died the Villa would expand further and become a school of magic. The Manas Kira School of the Arcane was founded and began a small village. Houses would pop up as students would graduate and live close to the school forming the town Manas Kira. As magic became more accepted Manas Kira became more trusted. The students and residents of the town have made all the effort they can to show the good in magic.

The buildings and houses during the time were built by Dwarven refugees of Midden Forge. The dwarves lent their hammers and their engineering in exchange for protection and knowledge from the masters teaching in the school.

The town was for the longest time a direct source for advice for the previous kings. Once Mulla Xul was hired as an advisor the relationship between Castle Tumult and the town would sour. Cyrus placed his gaurds in the city to spread his influence. The people of Manas Mira didn't like what the king was doing but they tolerated it.

Chapter 2

Four years ago the uprising poured out of the mountains and into the cities in the west. Manas Kira was amongst those included in the onslaught. The one thing the monsters didn't anticipate was the magic that surround Manas Kira. The woods surrounding the town are heavily warded and magically trapped against evil. The barrier of magical energy that surrounded the city was a shield against evil placed decades ago by the founders or so they say.

Many magic users practicing their combat magic got plenty of practice during that time. The evil monster couldn't get in and were out matched on the border of town. The city looked as if there was a celebration with the amazing amount of magic flying around during that time. Magical explosions on the ground and in the air kept the city in daylight at midnight.

After the uprising the city went back to the daily routine of studying and teaching. The dwarves trained, learned new skills and banded together to form a small army. Over one hundred dwarves marched out of Manas Kira to go claim their home back. Some dwarves stayed behind to continue on building and engineering.

Just as it seemed everything was back to normal about two years ago the skies turned black. They knew instantly what had happened. Stories of the necromancers cube are taught about in the school and ho it turns night into day and unleashes an army from hell. The city went into a defensive mode and prepared for what was to come.

Yet nothing would come for a year until an army came from the north through the magical woods. The army set off every trap as it marched through and wasn't bothered a bit. They marched to the edge of the town and then were stopped cold by the barrier banning all evil.

The students and residents lobbed their magic at the army of undead destroying the majority of the army. The rest retreated back to the north. Occasionally a small group of undead will wander into the area and cause trouble outside the barrier for passer bys. Those groups are dealt with quickly by the MK Guard, soldiers with great sword skill and magical ability. The MK Guard was formed with the royal guards placed in the city. With no king to cling to they formed a loyal group of soldiers dedicated to protecting Manas Kira. Over the next few years they were taught about magic making them very powerful guards.

Manas Kira is a place where many students come to improve their magical skill. The third and fourth generations of students have parents who live in the city. They send their children to the school to learn their magic. The school normally has up to 6,000 students attending and 3,000 who are residents in the school. MKSA is a rivalry to the Black Tower. The Black Tower is known for teaching darker more evil magic and is much more exclusive.

The town does not trade much, most of the economy is driven by people who come to the town to have weapons, armors, trinkets and other items magically enhanced. It is nearly impossible for anyone of evil alignment to enter the town because of the barrier. The town is welcoming to anyone passing through who is of good alignment. There are a few Inns and Taverns to accommodate the visitors. All the residents of the town believe the town is still owned by Manas Kira.

The central banking system is located and was created in Manas Kira, see Central Banking System.