Ornpyat

Ornpyat is the state capital of Seorzhya and the capital city of Gemurtrak. It is located on the western coast of the Borzh kasu peninsula along the [NAME] River on the continent of Osamia and is the primary administrative seat of the central government. It is the most populated city in the country, being home to 3.7 million people in the greater Ornpyat area, sized at around [NUMBER] square km. Since the conclusion of the Great southern war, the city has been a central hub of commerce for the southern hemisphere, being one of the most coveted cities within the region. The city is the only special administration city and is independent from much of the influence of the monarchy as per the 1846 self administration law. Experiencing heavy conflict and occupation during the ‘Age of raiders’, the Peninsula wars, and colonial occupation of the 1700’s, the city has exchanged hands numerous times, each leaving behind their own parts to the city, making the old parts of the city one of the most architecturally diverse in the world.

The city is also noted for being a hub for all forms of Gemurtrak society that the international scene is exposed to. The city holds numerous buildings of historical prestige as well as a multitude of museums heavily featuring works of art and artifacts of Osamia that have made it a popular tourist destination pulling some 5 million annual visitors in 2020. The city is also a major site of oriental fashion, media and entertainment, and financing, being home to all major banking chains of Gemurtrak as well as some international banking organizations. A number of high ranking research facilities and educational institutions, including the Mazkwat University, are situated within the greater Ornpyat area making the city the scientific heart of the nation.

Due to its status as a central city to global trade, the city has a diverse population originating from across the world, primarily from [CONTINENT] and Alutra, both living temporarily within the city as well as permanent residence of such ancestry. The cultural variance has given rise to numerous sections of the city possessing small cultural enclaves across the city.

Etymology
The origins of the name for the city aren't thoroughly known, with the current name, Ornpyat, appearing sometime in 360 AD with the reconstruction of the city following the collapse of the Gaddram Empire. The name typically means Grand Port, or Great Port, with other terms including the All-port also coming into discussion of the name.

Foundation & Southern Empire conflicts
The earliest known origins of the city can relate to a settlement established along the west most coast of the Borzh kasu peninsula some time in 1200 BC showing signs of mass burial sites indicative of the Northern crop plague and other settlements harmed by the event. Remains of ships and other seaside constructions show it was a popular port of trade even before its resettlement in 360 AD. The prosperity of the city however was overshadowed by the larger settlements formed by the Gaddram who gained more wealth compared to Ornpyat. The original city beared evidence of intercontinental trade, mainly from [CONTINENT] and was likely the first settlement on Osamia to make contact. The settlement would collapse following the destruction of the Gaddram Empire and the years of anarchy that followed. It would be reestablished in 360 AD and later develop into an independent city state off the coast, becoming a strong state prior to the Age of raiders that would plague the region for centuries. The assaults experienced were so harsh, the city sought protection, initially in the form of the local mercenary band [MERCENARY GROUP 17]. However, their usefulness proved limited following the two pronged assault in the Battle of the 3rd Ornpyat siege. Desperate for better defense and lacking the men to do so, Ornpyat joined the Council of Utek after a prolonged state of political pressure placed onto them. Incapable of defending themselves however, Ornpyat was essentially a puppet of the council in this time as members of the Ornpyat elite would simply be strong armed, incapable of arguing otherwise.

With the conclusion of the Great southern war and the subsequent absorption of all the members of the Northern confederation, Ornpyat was freed with the dissolution of the Council of Utek and was offered rotational membership in the noble council alongside all members of the empire. The city avoided the turmoil of the collapse of the First noble council and opted to remain distant to the remaining functions of the state. Staying neutral for the internal chaos of the early imperial period, Ornpyat was a prime location for commerce, offering secure trade, low crime, and stability during the unstable period. This transformed the city into a major cornerstone of the Gemurtrak economy, rivaling many of the other well founded city states across the peninsula.