The grand city of Turia is located in the southern hemisphere of Gor, amidst the huge prairies claimed by the barbaric Wagon Peoples. It is sometimes called the Ar of the south because its grandeur is thought by many to equal or even rival that of Ar. It is a high, white-walled city with nine gates. Until the events of Nomads of Gor, Turia had never been conquered. Turia received its name from the Tur tree, a large trunked, reddish tree. A wanderer found a Tur tree, near a spring, on the prairies of the Wagon Peoples. The tree must have been planted long ago by some passer by.
People decided to begin a city at that point and Turia was born. The city is ruled by Ubar Phanius Turmus (though there is an error in Nomads at one point when they refer to him as an Administrator). He has been in power since around 10109 C.A., give or take a couple years. Phanius has two daughters who have not yet been joined.upon passing of this great Ubar,young strong Warrior stepped up to rule the city...He is known now as Ubar Silver Wolf of the Wolf Brothers and Ruler of Turia.... But, the true power in Turia lies with the Caste of Merchants, as it does in many cities. Hundreds of caravans and thousands of merchants come to Turia each year to vend their wares. Almost anything can be found here, including many rare items.
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