Editing Kovorov (section)

== Ramiborg ==
Ramiborg is the lifeblood of Kovorov. Boats run up and down the Barrow river daily, ferrying cargo to and from all the countries of Ramesh. For many, Ramiborg is the gateway to Kovorov. Between sheer cliffs and roving bands of soldiers, the Gravetti mountains make for perilous travel. Thus, many opt for ship travel and a stop at the famed Ramiborg ports. Bustling with activity, the smell of charred squid, and shrewd merchants, the gifts of Ramiborg immediately greet a traveler at the docks. The port can hold over nine-hundred vessels during the summer months with that number dropping by more than half when the winter ice begins to routinely break the ice by hand. It is a dangerous job, but it is required to keep trade flowing through Kovorov.

The current sitting Boyar is named Banova Ilyin. She is a dragonborn woman in her late sixties who was appointed by Gorelov a few years ago. So far, she has done an admirable job keeping the ports open and trade running smoothly.

==== Distillery Street ====
For generations, distillery street has produced the finest Kovorovian vodka. A dozen different establishments, all with unique family recipes, craft what each claims to be the true, definitive, vodka. Whatever the case, it is true that the strongest of spirits is crafted here. Then, they are set throughout Kovorov and what’s left is exported throughout Ramesh.

During the polar night and freezing conditions, it is the vodka made here that warms the bodies of millions of Kovorovians. Distillery street vodka is as much a part of the Kovorovian identity as the hatred of magic or the Northern Will.

==== Hall of Voices ====
Near the center of Ramiborg, if the average person was walking, they might hear the luxurious songs wafting outside from the Hall of Voices. This world renown school is the premiere place for bards, skalds, poets, spies, future diplomats, and more to study. The college supports all who wish to learn the ways of the arts.

The origins of many great bards first start at the Hall of Voices. Therefore, it has gained much prestige over the years. Semi-annually, the Hall opens its doors and allows the public to watch its burgeoning performers. It is from this opening and the donations of alumni, that the Hall keeps its doors open and candles lit. 

In addition, the Hall of Voices maintains a public library in the northern part of Ramiborg. Keretek’s Conservatory is one of the largest open knowledge centers in Ramesh. Containing everything from sheet music to secret political messages that have been intercepted and documented, the Conservatory is seen as one of the Hall’s greatest gifts.

However, the Conservatory has another purpose. An astute mage may feel their mind being tapped as they enter the hall. Members of the Hall of Voices sit far below in the catacombs of the Conservatory, reading the thoughts of those that enter. They document what they consider to be public knowledge, or what should be public knowledge, and bring the rest to the leaders of the Hall of Voices. In a private vault in the Hall proper is where these private parcels of espionage lay. Without anyone knowing it, the Hall of Voices have access to some of the most closely held secrets in the world.

The Hall does not act on all these secrets. Quite the opposite, they safeguard them for times of trouble. Although some secrets have been forgotten in the vault. Additionally, the Hall does not try to tap the mind of power Aether Souls. They recognize the risk is too high and generally send a silver tongued professional to extract their secrets over a shared bottle of vodka.

==== Grand Tunnel of Taphonax ====
Below the Barrow river runs a tunnel. Long ago, the largest purple worm ever under the control of the mage known as Taphonax, bored a tunnel to connect Kovorov and [[Breoa]]. The mage went into hiding and the worm was killed in short order. Then, the Czar was left to consider the tunnel. She signed a treaty with [[Breoa]] and opened the tunnel for travel. Ever since, it has been a hotly contested battleground. Each country has tried to use the Grand Tunnel of Taphonax as a way to exert their authority over the other.

In times of strife or animosity between the two nations, the tunnel is closed. Each waiting to see what the other will do and who will attempt diplomacy. Yet, no matter the circumstances, up to five-hundred Kovorovian soldiers stand ready to rush the tunnel at a moment's notice. Their mission is to secure a foothold and the tunnel until the forces with Ramiborg can reinforce them.

By order of the Czar, the tunnel must be held by Kovorov if war ever breaks out. There are rumors that Magestov officials have been looking for Taphonax for decades. Their goal, not to kill him, but to ask him to secretly make another tunnel. The Oric Zaklanik would never stand for this. However, efforts press on with positive tidings.

==== Unusual Tolerance ====
The Hall of Voices calls many from around Ramesh. That includes Elves, Tieflings, and other races looked down upon in regular Kovorovian society. However, their increased presence in Ramiborg has carved out a spot in the hearts of citizenry. In Ramiborg, the low races are not so harshly judged. They are tolerated and even liked at times. Many can live normal lives so long as they stay close to the city. However, even a suspicion of low-magic is still enough to draw the guards or Zaklaniks. Despite this, life in Ramiborg is still far better than life elsewhere in Kovorov.