It's the origin city. Might be a typo when compiling the various versions of the notes from previous TC releases.Regarding traders' quests. The notes appear to me to imply that the destination city (that's the actual term used in the notes) gets the reward. I thought that had been changed/fixed so that we actually could help the starting city.
If we wish to help our own city, the alternative seems to be to run around and find a quest that is to our home city, which strikes me as impractical.
If I'm reading this wrong please tell me. If I'm not, then *frowns*.
-Galen's player