Overview
Qirath, also called Qirath City, is a mining city in Ereshval. It is the first Ereshval city Kaelion and Jin visit after entering the country in 2107 AX, produces high-quality essence cores for Ereshval cities beyond Qirath, and sits on the route toward Narqesh and Qarezh.
Terrain and Design
Qirath stands in cold, high mountain-desert terrain where dunes give way to rocky ground, scattered stones, mountain slopes, and river traces that converge around the settlement. A narrow road through a mountain pass connects it to nearby mining operations and to the route down toward the desert.
Qirath stands open to the surrounding mountain terrain. Its light-brown buildings blend with the mountains, and its rounded structures, domes, circular designs, reflective windows, and bronze trim are lit by crystal spires that make the city bright after sunset.
Society and Economy
Qirath is isolated even by Ereshval's standards. Foreigners are rare enough that locals stop, point, and whisper when Kaelion and Jin arrive. Residents commonly wear thick white robes with oversized hoods against harsh wind and daytime sun, and the city has a tight-knit community.
Lodging and breakfast are free for citizens, and much of Qirath's goods and services are free to use. Strong mining pay draws workers in the harsh climate. People in Qirath speak Malverine.
Kaelion and Jin's Visit
Kaelion and Jin stay at a Qirath inn for free, share parts of their journey with the innkeeper, buy maps at the local market, and receive advice to pass by Narqesh before heading to Qarezh. After leaving the city, they pass mining operations where earth mages, fire mages, and divine enchanters mine and move supplies through the mountain pass.