Targos

 ​Targos is the second largest town of Ten-Towns and owner of the largest fleet, making them a formidable rival for Termalaine over fishing rights on Maer Dualdon. The city sits on the southernmost shore of the Maer Dualdon along a series of high cliff walls that shelter its port from the savage winter winds. The harbor's deep water allow the construction of vessels which were large for the area, and the sheltering cliffs permit construction to continue through much of the year. As a result the town is amongst the top towns of the region for dominance of the knucklehead trout industry. The city itself, and much of the harbor, is surrounded by a city wall. Their harbor allows for the construction of larger ships, and their fleet takes in more knucklehead trout than the other three cities on Maer Dualdon combined.
   As the only other walled community in Ten-Towns, Targos frequently shares comparisons with Bryn Shander. While both towns are overly active, it is the bustling docks that support Targos' fishing industry serving as the distraction instead of a vibrant market as in the capital. This distinction is present in the way townsfolk conduct themselves throughout the day. While those in Bryn Shander can be seen populating the streets and markets during the day, conversing with one another before populating taverns in the evening of shared drink, the townsfolk of Targos are focused solely on their livelihood. Always walking with a purpose - focused solely on their tasks during the day  before retiring to bed at night to prepare for the next morning.
   While the lakes provide for most of the Ten-Towns populace, this is exemplified in Targos. Almost every single person is involved in some aspect of fishing. As a result, Targos has always enjoyed the biggest fishing fleet, the highest quality ships, the most knowledgeable sailors, and, as a result, the biggest hauls.
   Although other towns, most predominantly with the boom of Easthaven, have tried to give Targos a run for their money, none have yet to be successful. Their knucklehead trout and scrimshaw trade are known throughout the realms and shows no signs of slowing.
   Targos, much like the capital, is encircled by a wooden wall that protects the town against raids and savage beasts alike. However, Targos prides itself in being the first town with high walls, which have the unique design that reaches out into the lake of Maer Dualdon to shield its harbor from the elements.