Concian

Concian is a coastal city in the Condara region of Sobaena in Malaena. The name derives from Proto-Noulaenic cion (gold) and cian (palace). The settlement dates back to 345 BNE but the name was coined in 60 BNE, a reference to the royal palace of the city, which was adorned in gold mined in the foothills that give the region (Condara, lit. "gold coast") its name. Concian was a wealthy trading port in the pre-Noulaenic era but went into decline after it was captured by the Noulaenic empire in 235 NE. The empire seized control of the gold mines and established an official imperial monopoly on gold in 280 NE, depriving Concian and the Condara region of its main mineral asset. The mines were exhausted by the 7th century NE.

Concian continues to operate as a trading port and has also been the capital of the modern Kingdom of Condara since 2062. The port moves a relatively low tonnage of goods compared to other regional ports such as Darafalis, Sarenbalaen, and Elcarafalis, but it sees high traffic of ships passing through for re-supply due to its relatively low harbor fees and inexpensive accommodations. The city is also well known for its brothels, which are popular with sailors as well. The city population is 130,000