Sinquiri

Sinquiri is a Dark Elven city located deep in the Gloomdark. The city lies in a relatively stable nexus of magical energies, protecting the city and its inhabitants from the wild magic that surges through the surrounding area, but allowing convenient access to the riches of the Gloomdark. Additionally, the proximity to the Abyss makes the summoning of demons and construction of portals to the Abyss easier here.
Given these traits, the city has become a key trade hub within the Underdark between Dark Elves, other Underdark races, and fiends. Rare magic, secrets, slaves, and souls are all sold here. People from the surface world sometimes find their way here to barter, but both the journey and the negotiations are dangerous. Those who are naive and unprepared can find themselves having lost their life, their freedom, or even their soul.
The city is ruled by 3 Houses of the Drow: House Arkenndar, House Despana, and House Vrammyr. Like many Dark Elven cities, there is not a formal or orderly justice system, but ongoing threats of violence within and without keep the city from spiraling into chaos. The Duergar are a regular presence within the city as merchants. Several fiends are permanent residents of the city, particularly yugoloths and devils, including Vylona, the Mistress of Gold and Baroloth, the Soul Glutton. Intrigue and schemes are common between the Drow houses and the fiends.

Alternative Name(s)

The Dark Bazaar

Population

50,000

Location under

Underdark