Ihoko (I-ho-ko)

Ihoko is a large town in Kutloc, a long the Northern edge of the west side, facing The Wayward Sea.

The majestic view out to sea from the cliff-side buildings that stagger down the crowded mountainside. Ihoko has narrow streets and stone buildings. The fishing and shipbuilding town’s buildings are painted black and white — those being the cheapest paint colours.

There is the lush mountain as a backdrop, on The Wayward Sea, close to the shore, about 500 people, the poorer folk of Ihoko, live in anchored houseboats - with their kids attending an open-roofed floating school.

The rocky coast is a frequent entry point for smugglers, who bring in alcohol, tobacco, and other contraband to Kutloc. There is nothing to see on the horizon except the occasional ship.

OUTSKIRTS:

Lighthouse: A ruined lighthouse of shattered stone walls, which appears restored upon the night of the solstice - shining brighter than it's replacement. Only metres from the newer lighthouse.
Lighthouse Keeper = Male Dwarf Artist - Emugar has a square face, with black hair and light blue eyes. He wears well-made clothing and a dragonscale cloak. Emugar has an animal companion, a black ferret named Midnight.

The Oculus of Twin Moons: A dome with a circular opening at its centre, supported by a ring of caryatid (sculpted female figures) columns. The sky seen through the oculus is perpetually dark, except for the view of The Twin Moons.

WAYWARD PIER

The Shrine of Evenfall Shimmer: An impressive stone-walled building, dedicated to the angels of Celestia and Stars who visit on Enjils Aura Sitaare.
The Brewer's Inn: A large adventurer's Inn, known for the Unseen Servants which serve the owner a male Triton named Caldet "Cal" Savage.


COBBLE MARKET
Hot & Sweet: Teahouse owned by a Water Genasi named Brine, who smells of the sea.
Meatery: Butchers in a fishing town is not easy. Owner is a female Dwarf named Hinurs. She has thick brown hair and soft hazel eyes, and a distinctive birthmark of a spiral on her face. She wears sturdy clothing and a wide-brimmed hat. Hinurs claims that her meats are blessed by The Great Hunter Herne and bestow strength.

HAUNTED WHARF

Penny's Place: a Black Market store. Run by a black Dragonborn named Kolyssa Penliantus
JiIlit's Pewter: The workshop of a female dwarf pewtersmith named JiIlit, who is rumoured to mint special leaden coins for the Assassin's Guild.
Ratanna's Carvings: The workshop of a female dwarf woodcarver named Ratanna, who carves sea creatures out of driftwood.
Wayward Gems and Jewels: the Jeweler is a Golaith named Dunapa. Male and rough in appearance, due to scar on jaw and another across bald head, with small blue eyes. He wears fine raiment and jewelry. Dunapa seeks only the finest gems and jewels, fame and glory.
The Devil's Gallows: It is said that every thief and murderer condemned to by these gallows whispers a dark secret in the moment before they die.

Government

Ihoko is governed by a council of elders, known as the Amber Court - which Kivu Hideheart (of The Gamblers' Run) is the Head person.

Type

Large town

Population

Approximately 3500

Inhabitant Demonym

mostly Dwarf, some Tiefling, Human, Halfling, Dragonborn, Goliath and Gnome

Location under

Kutloc