Wayside
A beautiful city that is located on the south east side of Mount. Veletha and extends out into Bay of Ul'Tharke. Wayside is a city currently run by Queen Elander III. Wayside is a massive trading area where merchants from all over Altheria meet to exchange exotic items, weapons, resources and armor. Wayside is also home to the mages guild known as Trinty's Pact. Wayside is also the operating capital of the Kingdom of Cynth
Demographics
When looking among the busy streets of Wayside humans are the most common species to be found. It also isn't uncommon to run into a few Dwarves,Half Elves, Half, Water Genasi, Nymphs and a friendly Goblin or two during an average day.
Government
Due to it being the capital of the Kingdom of Cynth the Queen resides here. Wayside being a massive coastal city means it is one of the biggest social and trade hubs in the entire region. It is also a very merchant friendly city, this is because Enithe is a largely self sufficient region and doesn't tax heavily on imports.
A large portion of Enithe's income is actually because of their exports. They export all kinds of exotic woods to nearby regions as well as fish to the more land locked regions.
Defences
Wayside's most natural defense is Mount. Veleha. In order for an army to reach Wayside they have to either go over or around Mount. Veleha. This may seem like an easy task until opposing armies discover that the other side of the mountain is extremely steep and mainly cliffs.
Another natural defense is the bay that Wayside resides in. While opposing armies can sail into the bay Wayside has a large naval force as well as cannons, catapults and ballistas that are installed up towers in Wayside and in the bay itself.
Industry & Trade
Most of the inhabitants within Wayside are merchants and shop owners. They trade within traveling merchants and tourists that sail into the bay.
Another common profession among residents is being a miner. A little known fact about Wayside is there is an extensive mining operation that takes place within Mount. Veleha, not much is known about the mining operation since it isn't run by the city.
Infrastructure
One of the famous landmarks within Wayside is the lighthouse. It has the prototypical build of a lighthouse except it has a massive fire that burns a top of it which is reflected by mirrors toward the sea. Off the topic Lighthouse is also the massive docking area within Wayside, the whole docking area is surrounded by Taverns, Inns and restaurants. This is one of the most busy areas within Wayside.
One of the main attractions of Wayside is the marketplace, it is built half on land and half of it is built above the water of the bay. This allows ships to pull right into the marketplace in order to sell their goods in a faster and more comfortable setting.
The last major landmark of Wayside is the Queens Castle, it is built far up the side of Mount. Veleha. The Queens Castle is a tall structure with multiple towers, it is built of white clay brick and trimmed with Gold and flies blue flags.
Guilds and Factions
The biggest and most famous guild within the city is Trinity's Pact. A mages guild that operates within the Enithe region. These mages act underneath their guild master but they also have to act by instruction of the Queen. There are also have been rumors that their is a thieves guild that operates within Wayside.
The Queen also employees a town guard that enforces the regulations and laws that are expected to be upheld while a person is staying within Wayside. The Queen also enforces an elite guard that rarely leaves her castle. They only go where she goes, no one knows how these elite guards are selected but what is known is that they have no issue taking someones life if it what the Queen wishes
History
Wayside was first built within the year 64 where its founder Cynthia Elander determined that the location was perfect area to blend defense and tourism. The natural beauty of Ul'Tharke bay was also a natural shield created by the land. Cynthia was a very paranoid ruler in her time and the defense and safety of Wayside was always her number one priority
Architecture
The architecture of Wayside progressively becomes more elegant the farther up Mount. Veleha. At the bottom most of the buildings are created of dirty white clay brick and a dark pine wood. As the buildings extend up the mountain they become more elegant. The dirty white becomes preface with a clean white brick, the dark pine wood is replaced by dark blue ceramic and eventually gold trim can be seen on the sides and tops of buildings.
Geography
Wayside is located in a very unique setting, it is built upon an area in which a mountain side meets a bay. Wayside is located on the south east side of Mount. Veleha and extends out into the bay of Ul'Tharke. Many people enjoy spending their night watching the sunset out over the bay.
Natural Resources
The most natural resources that Wayside has immediate access to is the water from the Bay of Ul'Tharke and the ores and minerals that the mining operation uncovers within Mount. Veleha.
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