Cities of the Heart was the name of a group of metropolises surrounding Suq Bay.
They lay at the center of the continent of Zakhara geographically, but even more so in importance. They contained the largest population of any Zakharan region, and while Wasat's and Halwa's role was mainly to connect the cities to each other and with the wild hinterland of the Haunted Lands, respectively, Hiyal was the continent's largest industrial center, and Golden Huzuz not only functioned as the capital from which the Grand Caliph ruled all of Zakhara, but was its historical, religious, and cultural center as well.
Notable locations
Settlements
- Halwa, the City of Solitude, was a trading city 200 mi (320 km) inland, in the Haunted Lands desert, where desert nomads came to trade.
- Hiyal, the City of Intrigue and the northernmost of the Cities of the Heart, was a heavily industrial city on the west side of the Suq Bay.
- Huzuz, the City of Delights and the capital of Zakhara. It was a center of trade and politics on the Suq Bay.
- Wasat, the Middle City, was calmer and quieter than the other cities, being primarily a waystation for travelers.
Appendix
Further reading
- Jeff Grubb (August 1992). Land of Fate (Adventurer's Guide to Zakhara). (TSR, Inc), pp. 26–27, 58–69. ISBN 978-1560763291.
- Tim Beach, Tom Prusa and Steve Kurtz (1993). City of Delights. (TSR, Inc). ISBN 1-56076-589-5.