The city of Tamran is a ramshackle city, especially for the capital city of a nation. It is built on piers and pilings over the marshlands at the mouth of the Marideth River, where it meets the banks of Lake Encarthan. The city is connected by a web of bridges, ramps and causeways, and a flotilla of barges and skiffs. Due to the fact Tamran is still standing after its violent history it is seen as a symbol of Nirmathas' tenacity and resourcefulness. Considering Nirmathas is a country at war, Tamran seems to lacks the fortification of a city wall but this is in fact its best defence.