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Center of scholarly knowledge and shipwrighting, Zeltiva is a port city unlike any other in Mizahar. [Lore]
The massive fish market sprawls along the docks. Fish being the only somewhat plentiful food supply in a city where famine is common, the market is the only thriving food establishment of sorts. It is also the only place where cooked food is served, as Zeltiva has no restaurants within the city.
In the middle of the venders is a tiny stall with a single wood burning grill where all sorts of delicious smoked and grilled fish and seafood can be purchased. The best selling item is the grilled Horned Sand-fish, a local treat only found in the waters around Zeltiva. It is commonly served stuffed with seaweed and salt, wrapped in seaweed, skewered on a stick and grilled over the open flame.
On either side of this grill are the stalls for the venders which stretch on and on, almost the length of the dock itself. Fisherman are able to rent a stall for selling their catch for either 1 GM a day or 70 GM for the season.
All of this is overseen by Magnus Harkings. Magnus is an old gnarled sailor, who, after retiring from the trade business, started the market with only two stalls and his salt worthy crew.
NPC :
Magnus Harkings
Magnus worked for years on a large trading vessel that traveled the Akvatar route from Zeltiva to Abura, Ahnatep and back to Zeltiva. The main item of transport for him had been art. Massive statues, delicate paintings on cloth canvas and the many luxury items imported from Ahnatep such as dyes and perfumes. Magnus never really saw the use in the items he brought back and forth but the Mizas were always good and his crew provided good company.
Not much is known about his history outside of his tales on the sea. His family is a mystery as well as his upbringing. If he ever had a wife or child it was never known to anyone, not even his crew. His past is the one thing he keeps tight lipped on.
He will be more than happy to tell you anything else you would like to know and wears his emotions plainly on his face. While not a violent man he is quick to anger and does not put up with anyone pushing him or his crew around. He cannot stomach injustice and is known in the sailing community as being "soft". Regardless of his reputation among his follow sailors he is well liked and someone notorious for getting to be where he is by means that are unknown.
He lives by the expression "Power is gained through two means: Fear and respect. You can't live without power, it's just a matter of how you get it." If you ask him where his power lies he will only smile at you and leave you to guess on your own.
