Tortelia

Life seems to slow down here.

^{Ethnic enclave - Tortle, medium guard presence.}
Tortelia is located in the north-east of the Hillclimb, and is bordered by the Dragonmark to the north, River's Low to the south, and the Hillclimb borough to the west. The buildings here slowly become more distinct the closer one gets to the river's bank. The streets are no longer cobbled, but seem to be covered in a thin layer of sand upon the stone. Buildings become more rounded until they are dome-like in shape, the walls adorned with shells and paintings. A large sundial stands at the center of the borough, with close by both an amphitheater and a market. Nets and other fishing equipment hang about walls, as do lines of drying fish. Distinct flat-bottomed boats are dragged and tied down on the river's bank. Only a limited number of Tortles live here permanently, however. Most come here in between their travels to converse, and almost all return to seek a mate at the end of their lives. There are several hatcheries, which are heavily guarded, and the young Tortles set out into the Mists at only a few years old.

Type

Neighbourhood

Location under

Hillclimb District

Owner/Ruler

Laeral Silverhand

Owning Organization

The City-state of Wittering