The Mrauk-U Dynasty: The Golden City on the Bay of Bengal

Miaowu City: Surrounded by mountains on three sides and facing the sea on the fourth, it is easy to defend and difficult to attack. The city is home to ninety thousand pagodas, whose golden spires shine in the sunlight like a forest of gold. A bustling port lies at the foot of the mountains, filled with merchant ships from Arabia, India, and Malaya. Waterways crisscross the outskirts, forming a natural labyrinth of canals. The Bay of Bengal: The monsoon winds blow regularly, bringing merchant ships as well as warships. The sea is both a trade route and a pirate's paradise. Portuguese mercenary fortresses dot the coastline, each one a miniature kingdom.