Wroat, Breland

Wroat is the capital city of the nation of Breland, housing both the royal family and the royal parliament. The great walled city is built on opposing banks of the Howling River, a tributary, just before it flows into the merger, the Dagger River. The city also occupies a man-made island that sits in the middle of the river. It might not have Sham's population or its floating towers. but it is still an impressive city in its own right.
A steep wall encircles the city, wrapping around and crossing over the slow.moving waters as they wend westward to join the Dagger River. At the river's center stands an artificial island from where the king rules the city and the kingdom, ensconced in the magnificent fortress known as Brokenblade Castle. It is also here that the obsidian tower known as the Citadel, headquarters of the King's Citadel, resides.
Humans and gnomes live here in the greatest numbers, along with significant populations of elves and half-elves. Representatives of all the other races are generally present as well, though in noticeably smaller proportions than Sharn. As Breland's capital, Wroat welcomes visitors from all over the continent. All Dragonmarked Houses previously had emporiums in the City. They are still present, but are almost entirely nonoperational.
On days when the cloud cover breaks, one can see the towers of Sharn rising in the south from the walls of Wroat or the castle parapets of Brokenblade Castle and the Citadel. And to the east, the mountains of the Howling Peaks disappear into the constantly present storm clouds that crown the highest peaks.
While Sharn is chaotic and full of adventure, Wroat should is more stately and official. It is older, flatter, and full of authority. There are courts, ministries, embassies, offices, estates, etc. Secrets exist, but they are hidden behind protocol, family names, sealed documents, military briefings, and polite conversation.

Important Locations

Brokenblade Castle: The royal residence rises from an island in the middle of the Howling River. Two bridges connect the isle to the south bank. Streets climb a steep hill and end at the tall gate set in the castle’s high stone walls.
According to legend, the castle takes its name from Galifar’s conquest. At one point while in these lands, he broke his blade in battle but somehow managed to win the day. He had the fortress built to commemorate the victory, and it is said the blade remains inside its walls still.
Brokenblade Castle contains royal apartments, garrisons, armories, kitchens, and other rooms and features necessary to keep the place in full operation. While he served as king, King Boranel spent two-thirds of every year traveling, so he left his brother, Kor ir’Wynarn, to oversee the castle when not attending to his responsibilities at the King’s Citadel. However, since King Boranel fled, Kor has not been seen within the castle nor the Citadel.
The King's Citadel: Breland 's elite military service (also known as the King's Citadel, or simply the Citadel) operates from this obsidian tower. It contains offices, headquarters, residences, and training grounds for the force of warriors, mages, and spies who serve at the king's pleasure. Entry into the Citadel is restricted only to Citadel members and high ranking dignitaries or officials.
Crown Court of Wroat: Crown Court dominates Wroat's southern banks. The building serves the legislature, providing accommodation, offices. and meeting halls for members of both chambers of Breland's Parliament. The wall dividing the two chambers can be removed when both chambers must vote on state issues of highest import.