Ataropolis

Ataropolis is a half submerged maritime city-state whos population consists mostly of Coastal Merfolk. It is a major commercial power due to its place at the center of a large maritime trade network. It is a young upstart nation whos success and expansion has disrupted the established local hegemony, which has caused much concern and hostility from its neighbors.

Geography

Ataropolis lies on and around an island in the middle of a bay, and its territory includes most of the shoreline around this body of water. The bay has a narrow mouth and is fed by almost 150 rivers and streams which creates an estuary. The the influx of nutrients from the rivers creates an extremely productive environment for marine wildlife and plants. The estuary provides access to many rivers which flow for hundreds of miles inland and lies on a major ocean going trade route.

History

Ataropolis is a young upstart nation, which has disrupted the established hegemony in the region. It began as a small colony from a far away merfolk nation, and slowly grew in size as

Economy

Ataropolis and its surrounding territories have a strong and diverse economy that includes many industries. These indudtries include agriculture, shipping, fishing, magical services, blacksmiths, and even universities.

Government

Ataropolis has a complex oligarchical government of aristocrats and industry leaders.