Barun-Mitân Tirkvild

Founded when the Sahânzar was the seabed of the Nermanis, this hold was built by the giants of Aslauthroa (9 HE - 1891 HE). Named Tirkvild, it was Aslauthroa's only sea port. Built in an area near perfect for lightning storms, Tirkvild became the most prestigious posting for Storm Dukes and clergy of the Church of Talos.

Resettled in 1309 by the Khazarkar Empire, Tirkvild was slowly rebuilt. It was renamed Barun-Mitân after the merchant family that funded the first library of Akann'ndâb. Today, the city has many universities, monasteries, science and cultural centers. It has the distinction of having the highest number of intellectuals and educational institutions of any city on Bal-Kriav. The most notable learning center is the Neetch Institute.

Barun-Mitân has music halls, rowdy taverns, open squares for painting and sculpting, as well areas for wrestling, boxing, and pit fighting. The fashions change quickly in the city, with men's top-knots in vogue one month and braids the next. Woman could be wearing long skirts one month and then short skirts the following.

In addition to Khazarkars, the city is home to Kriavfahliil and Nermaneans. The Neetch Institute attracts a number of intelligent personages, including a few beholders and illithids. Most of the city's halfling population are of Nermanean descent, and like their forefathers that traded across Cinazan, they control much of the trade moving from the city to other parts of the empire.