Marinsk

• A city in Ursk, the Northern Green Sea

Marinsk is a coastal city of Ursk and one of its three principal trading ports, alongside Zakat and Praznitsky. The Sovo River runs through the city, dividing harbors and districts before reaching the Green Sea. Despite foreign docks maintained for commerce, Marinsk is cautious toward outsiders; visitors remain confined to the walled port district unless they possess proper papers.

Like all of the coastal ports in Ursk open to trade, the port district is watched by the Okolov. But compared with the larger ports, Marinsk’s foreign quarter is smaller and—by reputation—less vigiliantly guarded, and some traders speak of discreet opportunities to move goods upriver. Within the city, Urskan culture and law prevail: magic is strictly controlled, and unfamiliar customs can draw unwelcome attention.