Westbank

Westbank is a residential district that sits on the west of the Libben, though not actually on its bank. West Bank used to be the name for the entire western colony of Hachenberg. As the city changed, the colony’s residential areas split off into The Old Reserve, The Foundry District (no longer residential), The Tallies and Westbank. Historically, Westbank has always housed the city's labourers, but as the city’s eastern bank grew in affluence the Westbank and a lot of unskilled labour became less needed, a lot of the populace turned to crime.

Description

Ramshackle and decrepit, Westbank is an area of the city without any real purpose but housing. With no real money in Westbank, the houses are made from material that has been scavenged over the years from the old fortress that was where Gatewatch now stands. What wasn’t taken from the fort was stolen from carpenters, boat builders and masons. The few structures that have been built properly are the taverns, boarding houses and the homes of various craftsfolk who are required to support such a population. The whole of Westbank is dominated by the large prison at the western end of it, The Westbank Prison. The prison is also known by the name The Screamers by locals, for the noises that come from its thick walls every hour of the day.

Demographic

Westbank contains the unwashed, uneducated masses of Hachenberg who are willing to do anything just to survive another day in the uncaring city. Unskilled labourers, moderately skilled craftsfolk, and criminals make up the bulk of the area. The few people with any affluence who reside in West Bank are the prison officers, run by Commissioner Yvar and Sheriff Godlyn.

Majority Influence

Westbank is in a territorial war between the Smythe Family, the Yun Clan and the city's Constabulary. Each one knows full well that a hungry army of angry residents is waiting for the right spark to riot.

Services

There are several butchers, bakers, cobblers and other minor craftstores, but the biggest service in Westbank is the labourers. Westbank contains thousands of people willing to do anything for the right price. There is some hospitality in the forms of taverns and brothels as well as boarding houses for those who can’t afford a room but don’t want to sleep on the streets. Due to the criminal presence, many thugs and assassins can be found to threaten, browbeat and kill for a small price. Along with this, a multitude of steam dealers that can be found in every side alley when the sun goes down.

Notable Locations

Businesses

Westbank bathhouse

Landmarks

The Screamers

Residencies

Darius Joy

Taverns/Inns

The Brick and Mortar
The Red Fish
The Brow’s Sweat
The Strong Arm
The Kick in the Teeth

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Hachenberg - POI

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Adapted from Wicked North Games

Type

District in Hachenberg

Bordering areas

Foundry District
Gatewatch
The Mews
The Old Reserve
The Salt Farms

Type

District

Location under

Hachenberg