You forgot to add the option "both". Why choose something specific? Let there be both Claw and Irrilot. It's more interesting that way. Claw is the capital of the empire, Irrilot is just a large trading city.
I agree with Wiz! After all, in reality, a state can have one capital and one "almost capital," which is in no way inferior to the main city...
Нет невежества - есть Знание