Proskur is one of several cities that was suddenly cut loose and forced to defend for itself by Queen Raedra. Despite this, many Proskurans still admire Cormyr and think of themselves as Cormyreans. This attitude is encouraged by the small number of Cormyrean nobles who maintain investments in the city.
However, despite how highly Proskurans think of Cormyr, most Cormyreans barely give Proskur a second thought. In Cormyr, Proskur is known as the City of Turnips. Proskurans might say that this is an affectionate term that references the annual Proskuran harvest festival, which predominantly features turnips. In truth, the nickname is derisive; refers to the fact that most Cormyreans think of it as a small, backwater town.
For all the scorn Cormyreans throw at Proskur, though, the city does have a lot going for it. As well as being a trading hub between Cormyr and the Dragon Coast, it is also surrounded by bountiful farmland. As such, it is much more prosperous city than its rustic appearance suggests.