Highguard
The City of Highguard is the largest city in all of Shiris. The Capitol of Osheau, it started out as a simple fortification over the Sunrise Strait that the Elves of Osheau constructed to keep watch for pirates coming to raid the coastlines. Once trade routes were established with the Island of Inai, treaties were reached with the elves for safe passage through the Strait. Over time piers were added so the traders could rest and re-provision before circling the Sea of the Dawn to get to Inai. This lead to buildings being erected, until it flourished into the major trading hub it is today.
The cliffs of Osheau tower over the strait by almost 400 feet. At the pinnacle of the cliff is Highguard Tower. This used to be the elven lookout tower but a lighthouse feature was added once the first piers were constructed to help sailors avoid crashing into the cliffs.
There city has two harbors, one north of the strait off the Windswept Gulf and the south of the strait off the Sea of the Dawn. Each harbor have several wharves to allow for many ships to be docked at the same time.
Demographics
Government
Highguard is goverened by a city council. This council is composed of representatives for each major elven family, the heads of the major guilds, and representatives from the city districts. These members of the council, however, don't all hold the same sway.
Founding Date
1500 D.A.
Alternative Name(s)
The Hub
Type
Metropolis
Population
approx. 100,000
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